Neural Notes: CSIRO’s AI blueprint, Leigh’s big data vision and Adobe’s AI advancements
This week: Andrew Leigh on AI and big data, David Pocock's proposal, CSIRO reports and Adobe's new products.
“Breaking Female Founders”: FOI reveals more “appalling” BFF grant issues
FOI documents into Boosting Female Founders reveals more mishandling of the program by the federal government, and the effect that has had.
Australian tech sector celebrates Kate Pounder’s achievements after resignation announcement
The resignation of Kate Pounder as CEO of the TCA has resulted in an outpouring of gratitude for what she has achieved for the tech sector.
Why Labor’s $392 million Industry Growth Program sounds familiar
Industry Minister Ed Husic has announced a new grant program for SMEs called the Industry Growth Program. But it sounds very familiar.
“Completely useless”: Boosting Female Founders program continues to hold back startups
According to sources round three of Boosting Female Founders may be delayed until the new year. Meanwhile it has been causing problems for women-led startups.
Australia Post wants to shut down post offices due to ‘oversupply’
Australia Post CEO Paul Graham appeared at Senate Estimates to ask for regulatory changes to reduce the amount of post offices in over saturated areas.
Forty years in the making: Microsoft’s record $5 billion investment into Australia’s digital future
Microsoft directs $5 billion into AI, cybersecurity and cloud in Australia — its most substantial investment in the region in four decades,
Crypto regulation bill rejected, Labor’s token mapping plan still MIA
A Senate committee has rejected Andrew Bragg's crypto regulation bill. Meanwhile Labor has remained quiet on its own token mapping plans.
Billion-dollar profits, Covid travel credits and a $250 million lawsuit: What’s going on with Qantas?
Qantas is in hot water again with the ACCC threatening a $250 million lawsuit. But what about the impact on SMEs?
NSW Labor might unplug EV incentives, despite Australia already being decades behind
NSW Premier Chris Minns has said $3,000 EV rebate may be removed in the next state budget, despite Australia already being woefully behind.
$14.6 million Startup Year loan scheme now open to student entrepreneurs
The HELP-funded Startup Year program has opened expressions interests for prospective student entrepreneurs.
Eight things businesses and customers need to know about digital ID in Australia
We answer you biggest questions about digital ID in Australia, from what it is, to privacy concerns to how it might impact on businesses.
