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Petra Andrén on how Horizon Europe can help Australia scale deep tech

Australia’s association with Horizon Europe is expected to open new opportunities for researchers, universities and deep-tech companies, strengthening international collaboration while expanding pathways for commercialisation

Featured Leader, Fraud & Security

Sarah Sloan on why Australian government agencies are losing ground in the fight against payment fraud

As governments worldwide grapple with escalating payment fraud, the challenge has shifted from isolated incidents to highly organised, technology-enabled crime operating at scale. Legacy systems,

Digital Government, Opinion

‘You’ll never guess what I heard last week’ – the trusted insider and how government agencies can improve integrity

There’s a running joke in Canberra public sector circles about the obligatory shoulder check that occurs before discussing current work activity in public. We’ve all

Australia’s new Whole-of-Government Cloud Policy marks a significant shift in how government-aligned agencies approach technology investment.

Why Government agencies now face a new standard for cloud and AI spend

Matt Pinter

Australia’s recent Federal Budget demonstrates a clear commitment to building resilience amidst rising uncertainty.

Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?

Zak Menegazzi

Public sector and government agencies are under pressure to deliver always-on digital services while facing growing cyber threats.

Why the public sector needs observability to fight AI threats

Christine Low

Investment in cloud technologies continues to accelerate. AU’s cloud migration services market is forecasted to reach US$3.6 billion by 2030.

Why public sector agencies are shifting from cloud-first to cloud-smart strategies

George Harb

Why public sector agencies are shifting from cloud-first to cloud-smart strategies

George Harb

By understanding business goals and adopting risk-aware frameworks, leadership can connect cybersecurity decisions with business objectives.

Align risk with business objectives: Strategic data risk management is the answer

Nazy Fouladirad

Rapid AI adoption across Australia and New Zealand is exposing a growing challenge for organisations: the gap between AI ambition and data readiness.

Data quality and governance emerge as top AI investment priorities in ANZ

Editors Publicspectrum

A UNSW-led audit has found most school-endorsed apps start harvesting children’s data within seconds, often in breach of their own privacy policies.

Researchers warn institutional trust in education apps may be misplaced

Adrianne Saplagio

Data Management, News

Privacy Commissioner rules tracking pixels breached patient privacy

Australia’s Privacy Commissioner has ruled that two health providers breached privacy laws after using website tracking pixels to collect sensitive health information without obtaining appropriate

Digital Government, Opinion

‘You’ll never guess what I heard last week’ – the trusted insider and how government agencies can improve integrity

There’s a running joke in Canberra public sector circles about the obligatory shoulder check that occurs before discussing current work activity in public. We’ve all

Why the public sector needs observability to fight AI threats

Christine Low

The Albanese Government is allocating $11.6 million to expand free community Wi-Fi access in remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.

Government expands community Wi-Fi to close digital gap in remote Australia

Adrianne Saplagio

The social media minimum age law is proving effective, with millions of under-16 accounts already deactivated, removed or restricted.The social media minimum age law is proving effective, with millions of under-16 accounts already deactivated, removed or restricted.The social media minimum age law is proving effective, with millions of under-16 accounts already deactivated, removed or restricted.

Australia’s minimum age law shuts down 4.7 million under-16 social media accounts

Editors Publicspectrum

Strategic project assurance is a critical enabler that strengthens decision-making, protects public value, and builds delivery confidence.

Project assurance as a strategic enabler

Wayne Coulston and Nicoll Parton

Digital Government, Opinion

‘You’ll never guess what I heard last week’ – the trusted insider and how government agencies can improve integrity

There’s a running joke in Canberra public sector circles about the obligatory shoulder check that occurs before discussing current work activity in public. We’ve all

Why the public sector needs observability to fight AI threats

Government expands community Wi-Fi to close digital gap in remote Australia

Data Privacy and Protection, News

Researchers warn institutional trust in education apps may be misplaced

A UNSW-led audit of nearly 200 school-endorsed apps found most begin harvesting children’s data within seconds. The findings expose gaps in oversight across schools, developers

Cyber Security, News

Why Zero Trust biometrics are reshaping physical and digital security

As organisations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, protecting digital systems alone is no longer enough. Security leaders are also strengthening physical access controls, recognising that

Financial crime in Superannuation the risk is real

Artificial Intelligence, News

Humanoid robots move closer to industry as labour shortages accelerate

Humanoid robots are moving from research laboratories towards real-world workplaces as companies explore new ways to address growing labour shortages, improve productivity, and support workers