Author: Justin Hendry

Australia’s future depends on systems, not silos

Posted on   |  by Sally-Ann Williams
The National Reconstruction Fund is about to deploy $15 billion into the types of deep technologies capable of safeguarding our future economy. Yet this $15 billion is just the...

AIIA urges govt to use tech budget to reach net zero goal

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The carbon footprint of the federal government’s vast technology estate should be measured as a first step toward incentivising agencies to redirect billions in spending to energy-efficient clouds and...

It’s time for the government to act on digital ID

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Imagine if you could choose to have a digital identity established with a ‘trusted digital identity provider’ — and use that to apply for a passport, mobile phone, bank...

Tech Council balks at EU-style AI Act

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia risks an exodus of artificial intelligence capability and investment if new technology-specific regulations are introduced and the country’s existing copyright regime is tightened, the Tech Council of Australia...

Tech giants could face new file scanning rules by year-end

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s eSafety regulator is working to have online safety standards that will force tech giants to scan cloud storage services for illegal and harmful internet content in place before...

Local software firms score $190m WA schools deal

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Local software companies Compass and TechnologyOne will deliver the new student management system for more than 800 public schools in Western Australia in a deal worth almost $190 million...