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Canberra sets new SME contract spend targets

The federal government’s small and medium business procurement targets will be pushed to more ambitious levels and buyers will need to seek extra consultancy competition under changes announced by...

Deliveroo loses test case as rider ruled an employee

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that a Deliveroo rider kicked off the platform last year was an “employee” of the tech giant in a decision with ramifications for...

Games sector key to $190m Victorian screen strategy

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The local games development sector is a key focus of the Victorian government’s new $190 million screen strategy, announced just days after the federal government unveiled a tax incentive...

Govt to establish $50m national AI centre

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A new $50 million National Artificial Intelligence Centre will be established within CSIRO and $34 million will be provided to projects using AI to address national challenges as part...

Govt launches $26.5m cyber skills grant program

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Grants of up to $3 million are on offer for cybersecurity training programs as part of a $26.5 million national cybersecurity strategy initiative officially launched by the federal government...