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ANZ vendors respond to Australian govt budget announcement
Health Technologies

ANZ vendors respond to Australian govt budget announcement

IT vendors in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific welcome new investments in cyber skills and digital cadetship.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021
AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings
Storage

AU Budget 2019: Tech panel discuss its merits and shortcomings

Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
How the Australian budget will impact SMBs - Reckon
Fintech

How the Australian budget will impact SMBs - Reckon

In light of Australia's 2018 Budget being released yesterday, Reckon ANZ MD Sam Allert comments on the ramifications for Australian small businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

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Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors
Manufacturing

Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors

Tax changes could curb early-stage investment even as the Federal Budget backs critical minerals, AI and renewable project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • 2 days ago
Budget backs deep tech as CGT changes alarm investors
Robotics

Budget backs deep tech as CGT changes alarm investors

Innovation support may lift deep tech, but investors warn the Budget's CGT overhaul could curb startup risk-taking and talent hiring.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • 3 days ago
Budget AI boost hailed as CGT changes draw criticism
Data Protection

Budget AI boost hailed as CGT changes draw criticism

Critics warned the tax changes could deter long-term investment, while fresh funding for AI and digital ID was welcomed as a boost to productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Budget wins praise but business warns of skills gaps
Digital Transformation

Budget wins praise but business warns of skills gaps

Business groups welcomed the Budget's productivity push, but warned small firms and agencies still lack the skills to deliver it.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • 3 days ago
Budget tax changes spare RBA inflation, says economist
Labour Party

Budget tax changes spare RBA inflation, says economist

Relief for the Reserve Bank comes as the federal budget avoids fresh cost-of-living handouts, while tightening tax breaks for higher earners.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Australian SMEs await Budget on investment & hiring
Manufacturing

Australian SMEs await Budget on investment & hiring

Many small businesses may delay investment and hiring unless the Federal Budget delivers tax relief and help with rising costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel
Cybersecurity

DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel

DroneShield has secured a spot on Defence's LAND 156 counter-drone services panel, positioning it for future C-sUAS capability contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
SOTI unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient Australian healthcare
Endpoint Protection

SOTI unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient Australian healthcare

SOTI upgrades its AI-driven platform to boost device management and security in Australian healthcare, addressing legacy system challenges and enabling better patient care.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
FinTech Australia and FDATA call for long needed CDR roadmap
Fintech

FinTech Australia and FDATA call for long needed CDR roadmap

Australia's Fintech industry body and global non-profit FDATA are urging policy-makers to establish a roadmap for CDR implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Australians hit hard by online scams and fraud this year
Email Security

Australians hit hard by online scams and fraud this year

The Government has boosted its funding to combat online scams and fraud, as Australians have now lost almost AUD $200 million to scammers this year alone.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023
Nearmap welcomes govt's commitment towards liveable cities
Smart Cities

Nearmap welcomes govt's commitment towards liveable cities

Nearmap welcomes Australian Government's additional support and funding for small businesses, the environment, disaster preparedness, and liveability in cities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
Co-creation and digital skills are crucial to accelerate Australia's digital economy
Disaster Recovery

Co-creation and digital skills are crucial to accelerate Australia's digital economy

Essential funding from the recent federal budget will promote tech innovation, and foster digital skills that will inevitably drive momentum in our economy.

By Ashok Mysore • 3 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021
IT vendors respond to Federal Government budget
Firewalls

IT vendors respond to Federal Government budget

CrowdStrike, WatchGuard, Zscaler and LogRhythm are amongst several IT vendors responding to the Australian Federal Government's budget announcements.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
ACS says Federal Budget is promising, but still lacking
IT Industry

ACS says Federal Budget is promising, but still lacking

Following the announcement of Australia's 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget
Government

ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019