New push for entrepreneurship visa
[1] After the newly reformed employee share option scheme, StartupAUS is now eyeing for other policy measures that will help build up Australia’s startup ecosystem. [2] StartupAUS chief executiv...
CSIRO plan on the right track, but don’t rely on research organisations to produce startups: Baxter
[1] The CSIRO’s report, released on Thursday, has emphasized on Australia’s less efficient innovation strategies and research-business joint efforts. [2] Australian investor and entreprene...
Labor wants customer consent for offshore data storage
[1] New privacy provisions to its national policy platform has been added by the Australian Labor Party that would force businesses to obtain consent from customers before hosting personal data offsho...
AI researchers, scientists want autonomous weapons banned
[1] Technologists and leaders in artificial intelligence research worldwide have petitioned the United Nations to ban the development and use of autonomous weapons. [2] The main point of concern is th...
Digital transformation could save Australian governments $26.6b
[1] According to a new Deloitte report, Australians transact about 800 million with federal or state government departments annually, with 40 per cent of the transactions being done through phone or p...
WTO reaches deal to cut tariffs on IT products
[1] Australian high-tech exporters are expected to benefit from a deal announced by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that will remove tariffs on nearly 201 IT products over the next three years. [2]...
Industry slams govt’s telco network security draft reform
[1] A coalition of industry groups has slammed the Federal Government’s draft legislation into telecommunications infrastructure security with a series of concerns to be looked at. [2] The coalition...
Value for money driving online shopping, free shipping helps: Australia Post survey
[1] Australia Post conducted a survey of 10,000 Australians which focused on consumers’ shopping habits, attitudes, favorites, and others. [2] Paul Fanthorpe, Australia Post’s general manager...
Innovation Bay finally makes it to Melbourne
[1] Innovation Bay has been helping startups in Sydney for the past eight years and now it’s coming to Melbourne in August. [2] Innovation Bay’s Sydney events have been well attended by Me...
Brisbane startup gives venue hire industry peer-to-peer makeover
[1] If you’re looking for unique spaces for hosting your events, Use Our Place is the answer. [2] Through this platform, users can check out various venue listings and get quotes from the owne...