Tag: Sovereign Capability

Push for sovereign capability may enable rent-seeking: PC

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Productivity Commission has cast doubt on the effectiveness of greater ‘sovereign capability’ in boosting productivity and has advocated for increased liberalisation of trade to boost innovation diffusion. A...

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...