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Delayed reaction to R&D changes

The government backdown on controversial changes to the R&D tax incentive is a relief to the Australian tech sector, but the crucial scheme was still in a “shambles” and...

Senate: R&D tax changes on hold

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The government’s plan to give the research and development tax incentive a $2.4 billion haircut has hit a roadblock, with its own senate committee calling on the legislation to...

Global Talent on the radar: MYEFO

Posted on   |  by James Riley
A new $13 million global talent scheme program has been unveiled by the federal government, providing fast-tracked visas to STEM-focused companies, following the launch of a pilot program earlier...

Encryption: Tech sector is reeling

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Australian tech sector has been left reeling following the shock passage of controversial encryption legislation last week, with fears the new laws will do “significant damage” to the...

Access to talent is key: Perkins

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Access to talent remains the key to building a successful home-grown tech and innovation sector in Australia, according to one of the nation’s most successful technology entrepreneurs, Melanie Perkins....

Better data leads to better outcomes

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The StartupAus 2018 Crossroads report makes ten recommendations for policy changes that would help make Australia one of the best places in the world to build and grow a...

R&D changes now ‘life or death’

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government’s planned changes to the research and development tax incentive present a “critical risk” to Australian startups, and could lead to the collapse of many companies or...

Crossroads 2018 state of play

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Australian startup sector is at a “tipping point” where it must deliver on its potential in spite of a lack of political love, according to StartupAus chief executive...

A lightning rod for gig economy

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The admission that Foodora riders are “most likely workers” would act as a “lightning rod” for regulation of the gig economy around the world, according to the Transport Workers...

Startup share scheme gets tweak

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The government’s attempt to woo small businesses and startups with proposed changes to the employee share scheme has received a lukewarm reaction, with industry concerns the changes don’t go...