InnovationAus

InnovationAus is a standalone publication dedicated to covering how government policies influence technology-driven innovation in Australia's key industries. It addresses sectors such as mining, agriculture, financial services, MedTech, cyber security, and advanced manufacturing. The reporting highlights opportunities that align with Australia’s strategic goals and serves as a bridge between government entities, institutional researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and the broader business community.

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Trump scraps Biden-era plan to limit sale of personal data

9 hours ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is scrapping a proposal issued under former President Joe Biden that would have sharply limited the sale of Americans’ private information by “data brokers”, according to a Federal Register notice issued Wednesday. The agency also yanked proposals that sought to extend consumer protections to the use of new digital payment technologies, including cryptocurrency, that would have prohibited certain terms in the fine print in consumer finance products.
Accenture paid $11m for six months cloud work at Defence

22 hours ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

Defence has handed Accenture more than $11 million to continue work on its enterprise cloud capability over the next six months, ahead of plans to outsource cloud operations. The consulting giant was awarded the latest in a series of extensions to its “cloud capability” contract late last month, bringing the total value of the deal to just over $66 million.
The hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellites

1 day ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

You have probably used space at least 20 times today. Satellites let you buy a coffee with your phone, book a rideshare, navigate your way to meet someone, and check the weather. Satellites are also essential for monitoring floods, cyclones and bushfires, and supporting the people they affect. Farmers depend on satellite data, too, as does everyone trying to understand and tackle climate change, not to mention our military.
Industry department given new ‘sovereign capability’ orders

2 days ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

Sovereign capability has been formally recognised as a policy priority for the Albanese government’s second term, with the Industry department given its marching order to lead the push. The executive government Administrative Arrangements Orders issued on Tuesday afternoon add the new policy priority to the department’s remit and tweaks several others, including its technology policy directive.
Sussan Ley elected Liberal leader after industry stint

2 days ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

Sussan Ley has been chosen to take the Liberal Party forward in the wake of its landslide loss to Labor at the recent federal election, beating Angus Taylor in the race for the leadership. The deputy leader and shadow industry minister was elected the party’s first female leader at a party room meeting on Tuesday, narrowly defeating the assistant treasurer 29 votes to 25.
Nations meet for 'killer robot' talks as regulation lags

2 days ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

Countries are meeting at the United Nations on Monday (Tuesday AEST) to revive efforts to regulate the kinds of AI-controlled autonomous weapons increasingly used in modern warfare, as experts warn time is running out to put guardrails on new lethal technology. Autonomous and artificial intelligence-assisted weapons systems are already playing a greater role in conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza.
Albanese 2.0: A new ministry takes on a new economic agenda

2 days ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

The announcement of the second Albanese ministry gives us some idea of how seriously it will execute its second term economic agenda. Initial reaction has been shaped by the dumping of tech sector champion Ed Husic, who seemed to be the only minister who had ever heard of innovation. The 2025 election campaign was in some ways most notable for the lack of policy announcements. Almost everything Labor proposed was included in its Budget released in March.
Tim Ayres named Industry minister in new-look Cabinet

3 days ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

Manufacturing advocate and former Future Made in Australia assistant minister Tim Ayres has been named Australia’s new Industry minister, replacing Ed Husic after he was spectacularly dumped from the frontbench. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled his new ministry on Monday, naming Senator Ayres as Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, with Andrew Charlton as his deputy.
Gilmour Space shoots for landmark maiden launch this week

3 days ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

Gilmour Space Technologies will attempt the first orbital launch from Australian soil in more than 50 years as early as Thursday morning after receiving final approval from the space agency. The Australian Space Agency on Friday gave the company its final clearance to launch its Eris rocket from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in northern Queensland, opening the launch window on May 15.
Tributes flow for Ed Husic after Cabinet axing

6 days ago | innovationaus.com | Justin Hendry

Outgoing Industry and Science minister Ed Husic has been hailed for his efforts to shift the dial on Australia’s key science and technology challenges during his three years in office. Tributes flowed from industry leaders on Friday as news of Mr Husic’s departure from Cabinet and the all-important Industry portfolio reverberated across the country.