Tag: Rex Patrick

‘Dubious data’ underpins $100m SME fund

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The government is planning to inject $100 million of taxpayer money into a business growth fund in “complete blindness” using “dubious data”, according to Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick....

Dutton pledge to ‘call out’ China

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Australian government has a “right to call out” China on cybersecurity attacks and intellectual property theft, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has said. Mr Dutton launched a scathing...

Encryption laws a CLOUD deal risk

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Australia’s recently passed encryption laws may undermine the federal government’s hopes of securing a data-sharing deal with the United States, a US House Committee has confirmed. Home Affairs Minister...

Gov’t to abolish innovation patents

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government’s plan to abolish the innovation patent system shows a “disturbing lack of understanding” of the business world and may stifle innovation, according to Centre Alliance senator...

Govt to abolish innovation patents

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government’s plan to abolish the innovation patent system shows a “disturbing lack of understanding” of the business world and may stifle innovation, according to Centre Alliance senator...