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CSIRO shakeout is all about data

The CSIRO will shed 350 jobs and redirect its research priorities as part of a major shake-up under new CEO Larry Marshall, that includes an organisation-wide focus on data...

Data61 confronts next big challenge

Posted on   |  by James Riley
There is a lot to like about Data61 and the unmatched ambition of its strategic plan, announced to the media a week ago. And there is a lot to...

Are there no women in Camelot?

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The list of senior leadership appointments to the Commonwealth’s innovation infrastructure is impressive, bringing a diversity of business and commercial experience to the roles that had perhaps been lacking....

The Interview: Karen Andrews

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Assistant Minister for Science Karen Andrews says there should be a discussion in Australia about nuclear power in relation to the nation’s energy requirements for the future. A couple...

PM appoints new Chief Scientist

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Prime Minister has clearly got the man he wanted as the nation’s new Chief Scientist with the appointment of Dr Alan Finkel, who can claim not only a...

Alston backs Data61’s Turner

Posted on   |  by James Riley
With its creation last Friday heralded ingloriously by a “taking out the trash” ministerial statement, Data61 was the best outcome among many unappealing alternatives, according to NICTA board member...

NICTA now calls CSIRO home

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australia has a new research agency today with the creation of Data61 from the merged interests of Australia’s premier ICT research house NICTA, with the Digital Productivity flagship of...

Innovation Index: what a crock

Posted on   |  by James Riley
In releasing its strategy document Australia’s Innovation Catalyst the CSIRO has described the document as “its masterplan to improve Australia’s record in innovation and help the country respond to...