Tag: Andrew Bragg

New software R&D scheme better than RDTI tinker

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
An entirely new, standalone R&D scheme for software companies would be more effective than further tinkering with the existing tax incentive program, according to StartupAUS chief executive Alex McCauley....

On the brink: Big Tech fight escalates

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Google’s incendiary threat to shut its internet search services in Australia is simply the latest expression – albeit the nuclear option – of a campaign against a proposed law...

Emma Lo Russo on Australia’s Tech Future

Posted on   |  by Emma Lo Russo
Last week, StartupAus held an online debate to discuss Australia’s technology future. The background and context were centered firmly on the Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory...

Bragg to regulators: Stay in your lane

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Australia’s regulators need to stay in their lane and encourage competition to avoid innovative tech companies being “hacked to death by regulations”, according to Liberal senator and FinTech committee...

Andrew Bragg on the next wave of FinTech

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Coalition senator leading a government review of the FinTech sector is expected to outline early thinking on the next phase of policy reform aimed at boosting the startup...

FinTechs get a new Senate focus

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A senate committee has been formed to conduct a year-long inquiry into the Australian FinTech and RegTech industries as potential areas for further reform, with the expectation it will...