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Digital Assets Bill introduced to parliament
Senator moves to regulate digital currencies.
Apr 3 2023 11:44AM
NSW parties undecided on telling gambling venues which facial rec to use
Technology choices in the spotlight.
Feb 3 2023 6:41AM
Tech sector reacts to new Labor government
Lobbies, carries seek rapid reform.
May 23 2022 4:49PM
Labor promises $3m for quantum technology PhDs
Looks to attract and retain talent at universities.
May 19 2022 10:20AM
Labor promises $1 billion to support local tech sector
Quantum computing, robotics, AI and software.
May 13 2022 1:00PM
Labor promises audit to improve myGov
Online services platform "not up to scratch".
May 2 2022 12:09PM
Labor to create new defence technology research agency
Modelled on US agency credited with inventing the internet.
Apr 28 2022 4:45PM
Labor pledges $650m-plus for regional communications
Will fit Australia Post vehicles with mobile signal measuring devices.
Apr 6 2022 8:39AM
Talent crisis raises questions over $10bn REDSPICE cyber plan: Labor
Calls for detail on plan to double size of ASD.
Mar 30 2022 5:01PM
Labor wants to tackle Sky Muster satellite beam congestion
Backs cash injection to upgrade NBN wireless network.
Mar 28 2022 1:07PM
Labor pledges to help create 340k new tech jobs by 2030
Adopts Tech Council of Australia’s target.
Mar 24 2022 12:41PM
Labor pledges to reform Canberra's cyber security culture
Wants to "normalise" involvement of private sector, security researchers.
Feb 4 2022 4:25PM
Gov holds off extending encryption powers to anti-corruption bodies
Labor wants answers after U-turn.
Jan 11 2022 4:44PM
Labor to give 30,000 families free NBN for a year
While it comes up with a permanent strategy to bridge the digital divide.
Nov 18 2021 1:21PM
Labor's early election pledge to offer fibre to "nearly 7 in 8" FTTN users
Not just the lucky half.
Nov 16 2021 10:00PM
Labor pledges 'Buy Australian' plan to boost domestic gov spending
Procurement overhaul would see more spent locally.
Oct 11 2021 12:09PM
Labor reintroduces ransomware bill in the senate
Accuses govt of putting off debate.
Aug 12 2021 12:59PM
Labor introduces bill to mandate ransomware payment reporting
After spate of high-profile attacks.
Jun 21 2021 12:31PM
Labor sees new data source emerge to identify children without connectivity
Pandemic response may provide fresh mechanism.
Apr 1 2020 3:24PM
Poor debate, understanding damaging tech laws: Labor
"Policy has fallen too far behind the pace of technological change".
Nov 20 2019 1:37PM
