Australian Government stories
Microsoft & unions sign landmark AI workplace deal
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Microsoft and the ACTU have struck a first-of-its-kind AI pact to boost worker skills, protect union roles and shape fairer tech policy.
Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp
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Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.
Clean data as the digital foundation of modern Australia
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Clean, trusted data is emerging as Australia’s invisible infrastructure, vital to unity, fair access to services and a resilient digital future.
Many Australians overestimate ability to spot deepfakes
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Most Australians think they can spot AI scams, but new research shows fewer than half can correctly identify deepfake images in tests.
Navigating the next wave: Five tech predictions for 2026
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Australia bets on AI-ready data centres and resilient networks as five emerging tech shifts redefine its digital competitiveness by 2026.
Watchdog backs copyright licensing for Australian AI
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Australia’s Productivity Commission backs licensing over new copyright exceptions, urging AI firms to pay creators and face tighter scrutiny.
NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades
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NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise
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Australia’s Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.
WithYouWithMe spins out Greenbeam as global SaaS firm
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WithYouWithMe spins out its Greenbeam software arm as an independent global SaaS workforce intelligence firm led by Cia Kouparitsas.
RecordPoint underpins Victoria’s push for safer AI use
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RecordPoint now underpins data governance for most Victorian agencies as the state lays foundations for safer, tightly controlled AI use.
Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity
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Australia’s vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.
MRead wins AUD $1.6m grant for handheld landmine scanner
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MRead secures AUD $1.6m grant to advance MineReader, a handheld magnetic resonance landmine scanner aimed at faster, safer demining.
Security architecture for critical infrastructure: stabilising what cannot stop
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Australia’s critical infrastructure faces rising state-backed cyber threats, forcing a shift to integrated, cloud-first security architectures.
GitHub tips AI agents to surge in Australia’s public sector
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GitHub tips Australian public sector AI agents to surge from 2026, as a National AI Plan and new Chief AI Officers reshape adoption.
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
National AI plan to turbocharge Australia’s AI uptake
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Australia’s National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.
Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.
Can we trust AI? Australia’s industrial sector offers the blueprint
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Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia’s industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.
To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia’s families too
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Australia’s new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.
Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools
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Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.