Tag: Election

NSW Labor’s $1bn promise for a state-owned CEFC

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
NSW Labor will create a $1 billion state-owned Energy Security Corporation modelled on the federal Clean Energy Finance Corporation if it is elected next month. Announced on Sunday, the...

Victoria commits to 95% renewables target by 2035

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Victorian Labor government will introduce a 95 per cent renewables target for 2035 alongside $1 billion in investment to build state-controlled renewable energy projects, if it is successfully...

Calls for 10-year manufacturing strategy in Victoria

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A 10-year Victorian Manufacturing Strategy and a $500 million credit scheme for manufacturing, sustainability, and high-tech businesses are among the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recommendations ahead of...

Labor win brings billions for industry development

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Labor will form the next government of Australia, securing enough seats by late Saturday to at least form a minority government, with Anthony Albanese claiming victory just before midnight...

How the major parties’ election tech promises stack up

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Australians will head to the polls on Saturday following a long election campaign which was largely devoid of tech-focused policy and promises until the final week. While there were...

Unis and union unimpressed with election campaign

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
University groups have mixed reviews of the 2022 election campaign, with some seeing promise in commercialisation and tech policies from major parties, and others lamenting the lack of focus...

Accenture brought in to deliver election modernisation program

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Accenture has been brought in by the federal government to deliver the long-awaited and much-needed election modernisation program, with the Irish-domiciled consulting giant to replace the near-30 year old...