Tag: Sovereign Capability

Southern Launch confirms second rocket launch attempt

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Southern Launch’s second attempt at launching a rocket from the site of its proposed Whalers’ Way Orbital Launch Complex in South Australia will take place later this month, after...

A Minister for ICT Capability would secure sovereign needs

Posted on   |  by Dr Gary Waters
Information and communication technology (ICT), encompassing digital services, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, software, and so on, is ubiquitous throughout the Australian economy and society at large. As a result, Australia’s...

Albo’s election pitch puts manufacturing at the centre

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has made his case for government in a wide-ranging speech with a focus on sovereign capability and manufacturing. Mr Albanese kicked off the election year...

Arthur Sinodinos on submarines and future industries

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The technology transfer opportunities of the new AUKUS submarine arrangements are a two-way street, but industry must start the hard work now to identify and focus on areas of...

Porter ‘open minded’ on software R&D tax

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Industry minister Christian Porter says he is open-minded about a separate R&D Tax Incentive scheme for software but will not consider the issue until a Senate committee reports in...

Falling short on sovereign capability advice

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has called on government to establish a ‘Made in Australia’ Office to assess domestic capability gaps in the information technology supply chain. But...

Manufacturers look to reshore operations: Report

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
More than half of Australian manufacturers are looking to reshore their operations locally in the next two years, a new report has found, as sovereign capability in the sector...