Tag: Google

iOS a ‘major hurdle’ to contact tracing app

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The need for iOS devices to be unlocked and running the contact tracing app in the foreground poses a “major hurdle” to widespread adoption, unless the Australian government chooses...

Govt considers Apple-Google trace plan

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government is considering using the new technology-based COVID-19 contact tracing framework to be provided via an Apple and Google collaboration, as it appears set to launch an...

Tech giants launch SME support platform

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A new website has been launched offering free services from global tech giants for Australian businesses trying to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. The Australian Information Industry Association...

Google to pay ATO $480M

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Google will pay the Australian Taxation Office more than $480 million after settling its 10-year tax dispute. The dispute relates to Google’s tax practices in Australia from 2008 to...

Gov’t responds to digital platform inquiry

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The competition watchdog gets an additional $27 million to fund a new unit to monitor Facebook and Google, while new codes of conduct will be developed and the Privacy...

Alan Noble on the StartupAUS origins

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The first Crossroads report, published in April 2014, contained a foreword written by Adrian Turner that started with the line “Australia is facing some tough decisions that will define...

Tech giants hit back at ACCC report

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Tech giants Google and Facebook have accused the Australian competition watchdog of going beyond its remit in its 18-month inquiry into digital platforms, and warned that its recommendations will...

Disruption and democracy: Shetler

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Serious action is needed now to curb the power of the global tech giants and Australia should be leading the way with a series of reforms, according to former...

Petre warns on ACCC tech report

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The competition watchdog’s proposed changes to merger laws would hurt Australia tech companies and lead to entrepreneurs relocating overseas, according to AirTree Ventures co-founder Daniel Petre. The ACCC’s final...