Top companies doubt Australian innovation
[1] Based on an NAB survey, 27% of Australians think they’re innovative but they’re not sure of everyone else. [2] NAB also found out the primary motivation for innovation was to focus on...
Australia’s Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne: Crowdfunding is A ‘Highest Priority’
[1] Australia’s Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne recently reiterated that governments were sleeping on crowdfunding changes, and now, it’s being considered as a top priority. [2] During ...
“Put Australia at front of the queue”: Shorten sweet on startup sector
[1] Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says startup accelerators like the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Accelerator Program are going to help Australians find jobs and boost the nation’s ...
Universities Australia urges major investment in innovation amid bipartisan embrace of the future
[1] Universities Australia firmly agrees with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s strong emphasis on innovation. [2] Universities Australia’s chair and vice...
Kiwi startup Banqer takes an innovation award in Sydney
[1] New Zealand-based startup Banqer is utilizing technology to help students become financially literate. [2] After winning the Best in Innovation Show award in Sydney, the startup will soon be openi...
NAB launches partnership with Sydney coworking community Fishburners
[1] Sydney coworking community Fishburners has partnered with the National Australia Bank (NAB) to provide support for its startups. [2] The deal will see NAB get a desk in the space, giving it the o...
New South Wales (NSW) Government to legislate to open up data for scrutiny
[1] The NSW Government has signaled its plans to bring in strong legislation to require government agencies to share real-time data with its new, whole-of-government Data Analytics Centre (DAC). [2] ...
ISPs request changes to Australian Internet Security Initiative
[1] ISPs in Australia have proposed major improvements to the Australian Internet Security Initiative (AISI) portal to include more detailed information on malware infections. [2] The Australian Comm...