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National Transport Commission seeks feedback on autonomous vehicle rules
First 5000 | May 20, 2018Submissions for a new consultation into the regulation of driverless vehicles are now being accepted by the National Transport Commission.
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Embrace the 4th industrial age or become a backwater
Albert Palazzo | May 19, 2018Australia has a choice to make: whether to undergo the social, political and cultural disruption that will result from the embrace of emerging technologies, or to continue to support an economy based on the status quo.
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Australian agribusiness law: sensible regulation, or red tape gone mad?
Mick Keogh | May 19, 2018ACCC Commissioner Mick Keogh delivered this address to the Third Annual Australian Agribusiness Law Conference on the topic of regulation in the agriculture industry.
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Australian winemakers cannot afford a China-Australia trade dispute
First 5000 | May 19, 2018IBISWorld examines the impacts of the China-Australia trade dispute, as Chinese wine exports have accounted for over 75% of all industry revenue growth over the past five years.
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Strong start for Queensland’s labour hire scheme
First 5000 | May 18, 2018The Palaszczuk Government’s new labour hire scheme has received more than 1,300 applications in its first month of operation.
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Fewer than 1 in 3 firms prepared for May 25 GDPR deadline
First 5000 | May 18, 2018The GDPR compliance deadline is looming on May 25, but only 29 per cent of companies in APAC will be ready, according to a new global survey conducted by ISACA.
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Blockchain: lucrative buzzword or legitimate game changer?
Briena Barrett | May 18, 2018Blockchain technology is commonly associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but that’s only the beginning of its ability to secure transactions across commerce and society.
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Nice work, if you can get it
Dan Woodman | May 17, 2018Internships can offer a useful bridge between education and employment for young people looking to enter a changing labour market, but how can we ensure they gain useful experience, rather than be exploited and discarded as unpaid serfs?
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CSIRO opens new Augmented Reality lab
First 5000 | May 17, 2018CSIRO’s Data61 has announced the opening of its new Immersive Environments Lab, a facility purpose-built for applied research into novel augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D Web technologies – industries predicted to be worth $143 billion by 2021.
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Small manufacturers funded to embrace digital technology
First 5000 | May 17, 2018The Federal government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) will offer small Australian manufacturers grants to increase their use of digital technology and boost their productivity.
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Australia’s annual geo-economic statement
Graeme Dobell | May 16, 2018While the federal budget is a largely domestic affair, the Treasury also issues a geoeconomic report card every year, offering fascinating insights into global trends and government thinking.
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What Australian consumers really think about data privacy
First 5000 | May 16, 2018A new report on consumer attitudes to privacy reveals public discontent with the value they receive from giving up their personal data to commercial companies.
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Workers not reporting safety breaches over fears they’ll be sacked
First 5000 | May 16, 2018A recent survey of Australian workers found one in ten are afraid to report a safety breach over fears it will cost them their job. One in five said they had made a safety complaint that was not addressed by their employers.
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‘Run Your Business Better’ – Free book giveaway
First 5000 | May 15, 2018Win a free copy of business consultant Stephen Barnes’ book ‘Run Your Business Better’.
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Can we bank on the future of financial services?
First 5000 | May 15, 2018IBISWorld outlines the anticipated effects of the Royal Commission on banks and other financial institutions, shareholders and customers.