Tag: Karen Andrews

Summer Reading Bonanza 2019

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Ho Ho Ho merry readers and welcome to your ultimate guide to summer reading. It’s bloody hot outside Australia! So keep yourselves well hydrated – I recommend mango daiquiris...

Adam Gilmour is on a mission

Posted on   |  by James Riley
A non-binding statement of intent and cooperation doesn’t sound like it would carry much weight. But when it’s a small Queensland rocket startup seeking customers for its first commercial...

Labor ‘unconvinced’ by R&D tax changes

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Opposition has a voiced concerns with the government’s reintroduced legislation that shaves $1.8 billion from the research and development tax incentive, setting up a potential fight in Parliament...

MoG changes bury innovation focus

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The machinery of government changes announced by Scott Morrison on Friday does nothing to boost the profile of innovation policy within his government and more likely will have the...

R&D tax changes back on the table

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government has put its changes to the research and development tax incentive (RDTI) back on the table, with plans to shave $1.8 billion from the scheme. Treasurer...

AI roadmap points to co-creation

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government has unveiled its industry roadmap for building a viable Australian artificial intelligence sector to coincide with the Karen Andrews-inspired AI Summit at Old Parliament House . The...

Govt AI ethics ignore our laws

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The government should focus on enforcing existing laws and strengthening regulations to govern the use of artificial intelligence, rather than its “fluffy” ethics framework, according to Deakin University senior...

AI ethics guide is a PR exercise

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government’s unveiling of artificial intelligence ethical guidelines for Australian business is a PR exercise that won’t change the actions of companies, according to former Digital Transformation Office...

Entrepreneur plan gets a facelift

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government is preparing to hand out $182 million to potential partners to help deliver and promote its Entrepreneurs’ Programme after a significant refocusing of the flagship scheme....