Tag: tech

Chevron bankrolls WA govt GreenTech hub, Fraunhofer study

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The Western Australian government has founded a new GreenTech hub and grants program backed by fossil fuels giant Chevron, with some funding already committed to a feasibility study on...

Gig Guide: New lead at Curtin Uni-led Trailblazer

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Rohan McDougall is the new director of the Curtin University-led Critical Minerals and Resources Technology Trailblazer, after former director Dr Ross Waring resigned. Mr McDougall will retain his role...

Industry split on govt’s cyber sovereignty plan

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Local cyber industry stakeholders have welcomed the focus on sovereign capability in the federal government’s 2023-2030 Cybersecurity Strategy, but there are differing views on the how effective the government’s...

Online Safety Act changes target child safety and AI

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Amendments to the Online Safety Act are incoming, as government begins consultation on proposed reforms to the Basic Online Safety Expectations which include new measures related to child safety,...

Australia will now need 1.3m tech workers by 2030: ACS

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The Australian Computer Society expects the economy will require at least 100,000 more tech workers than is currently targeted by the federal government by 2030 to capitalise on nine...

Tech forum established in Parliament

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A new cross-party forum has been launched in Parliament to drive engagement and understanding on the role of technology and innovation in the future of Australia’s economy. The Parliamentary...