Second Girls in Tech event to be held in Melbourne
15 April, 2019The second annual Catalyst Conference in Melbourne will be hosted by Girls in Tech from 15–16 May 2019.
Spark fined NZ$675,000 for overcharging customers
15 April, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand telecommunications company Spark has been fined NZ$675,000 after admitting to have overcharged tens of thousands of customers.
AIIA raises concern over rushed digital legislation
15 April, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe AIIA has criticised the government over legislation rushed through parliament that it says shows a "complete lack of understanding" of the digital economy.
Telco complaints fall 27.7% in 2H18
11 April, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingComplaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman continued to decline during 2H18 due to the efforts of government, regulators and industry.
Blockchain incubator set to bolster Australian industry
11 April, 2019 by Angela SkujinsAustralia's first incubator program dedicated to helping blockchain start-ups get their businesses up and running will be established in Adelaide.
CSIRO, ACS launch blockchain report
10 April, 2019A new report focused on the future of blockchain technology has just been launched.
Women in ICT Pathways Program launches
08 April, 2019The Women in ICT Pathways Program has just been launched by ACS and TasTAFE.
SMEs urged to apply for cyber voucher program
08 April, 2019Small and medium-sized businesses will receive a boost, with a new cyber voucher program designed to help them access the latest university research.
Ethical AI guidelines under construction
05 April, 2019The federal government is currently seeking feedback for the creation of guidelines to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) is developed responsibly in Australia.
Eight APAC tech firms join Sydney Landing Pad
04 April, 2019Eight new expanding technology companies from across the Asia–Pacific are about to join Sydney's Landing Pad in Haymarket HQ.
Budget 2019: Skills in the spotlight
03 April, 2019 by Jonathan NallyIndustry has welcomed Canberra's moves to boost ICT training, but concerns remain that the economy will suffer if the skills shortage is not overcome.
Internet censorship fears over new Bill
03 April, 2019A new Bill being introduced aims to impose criminal liability on social media platform executives if they do not remove violent content from their sites.
Budget 2019: Funds for science, skills and security
03 April, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has announced significant investments for addressing skills shortages and fostering growth in the industries of the future.
Budget 2019: Opportunity and risk in govt IT programs
03 April, 2019 by Jonathan NallyIndustry experts give their take on the government's Budget announcements and identify places where the private sector might fit in.
Budget 2019: More vision required, says StartupAUS
03 April, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe federal Budget offers small gains but lacks vision on technology, according to the head of advocacy group StartupAUS.
