The development of a workable framework for a co-ordinated approach to digital identity is proving to be a tough nut to crack. But there is at least now plenty...
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned against an uncoordinated approach to digital identity, saying this would lead to “inefficiencies” and security risks. Addressing the Business Banking Summit last...
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The NSW government is on track to have four million MyServiceNSW active online account holders by next year, improving the state’s case for evolving it from a handy way...
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The NSW government might be developing plans to invest $2 billion on new sporting stadiums in Sydney. But there are no concrete plans to build next-generation infrastructure for the...
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The political leadership of the Five Eyes’ law enforcement infrastructure has put the world’s tech giants on notice that governments expect them to open up encrypted data – and...
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Industry groups from the tech and startup sectors must focus more on productive services for their members, rather than lobbying government for increased support, according to Innovation and Science...
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It may not happen overnight, but Australia’s efforts to develop a universal digital identity to streamline and eliminate costs involved in hundreds, if not thousands, of transactions between individuals...
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Focus has moved away from the Digital iD project at Australia Post, with a reduction in funding and staff changes, InnovationAus.com understands. Multiple sources have confirmed that focus has...
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Respected open data and government expert Pia Andrews (nee Waugh) has left one of the New Zealand government’s top innovation gigs to return to Australia to take one of...
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The Digital Transformation Agency remains an executive agency in the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio with no change to ministerial responsibility. This is despite the Minister for Digital Transformation...
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Changes of Prime Minister, just like changes of government, can be a fraught time for business. The uncertainty created can be a confidence killer. It is noteworthy that the...
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The Queensland government will review the state’s current innovation policy in a move to ensure any future programs are prepared for future economic, social, and community challenges caused by...
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The federal government would do better making “big bets” on technology and moonshot industries, rather than just dishing out startup grants as a route to kick-starting innovation in Australia,...
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The Victorian Opposition has finally made its position known on the state government’s plans for a “flagship” Apple store at Federation Square. It doesn’t like the idea. Nine months...