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Merger reform to restrict growth of big tech power

Big tech merger proposals that “entrench, materially increase, or materially extend a firm’s position to substantial market power” could soon be grounds for rejection, as the federal government releases options for...

Govt too focused on AI regulation: Fletcher

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal government is focused too much on regulating artificial intelligence and not enough on the “real public policy issue” of building local AI skills, according to shadow minister for...

CDC Data Centres to accelerate expansion plans

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The largest provider of data centre services to the federal government, CDC Data Centres, will accelerate development of data centres to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence. The firm...

Legacy ‘tech debt’ is strangling govt digital budgets

Posted on   |  by Simon Bush
Citizens rightly expect governments to deliver seamless services, with digital the preferred mode for ease of accessibility and convenience. This is the case whether its for digital drivers’ licenses,...

First transaction between eConveyancers lands

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australian ministers have welcomed the first transaction between eConveyancing service providers, which paves the way for greater competition and full compatibility between their networks by the end of 2025....

ServicesAus chief executive Rebecca Skinner retires

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Services Australia chief executive Rebecca Skinner, who oversaw the delivery agency through a tumultuous period of Covid, the robotdebt recovery, and the upgrade of the myGov portal, will retire...

Tech and clean energy to combat productivity slump

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Clean energy, data and digital technologies will be key parts of the Albanese government’s response to an intergenerational report forecasting continued challenges to productivity and Australian innovation. Treasurer Jim...