Archived News for IT Professionals - January, 2023
Australian researchers have developed a program to sift through space signals and search for alien life.
Local content quota coming
Streaming giants may soon have to invest in making local Australian content.
New arts regime outlined
The Federal Government has pledged to restore arts funding cut off by its predecessor.
Robodebt probe told of pressure
The Robodebt inquiry has heard of the pressure that senior leaders put on the Department of Social Services legal team.
Soft 'bot breaks states
Scientists have created a robot that can shift between liquid and solid states, not unlike a tiny T-1000 Terminator.
ACCC seeks hidden ads
The competition regulator is hunting misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers.
WA mulls e-waste ban
Western Australia is considering banning electrical and electronic waste disposal at landfill sites.
Niobate makes new tech
One of the world’s most important artificial materials is coming back in vogue.
Agency seeks NT launch
Advocates want to launch a space mission from NT’s Arnhem Land in coming years.
Defence seeks quantum edge
The Department of Defence wants new minds to work on quantum communication technologies.
NSW goes for online checks
A new disclosure scheme will allow NSW women and men to check their partner's violence history online.
Remote roaming backed
Politicians have joined a call for mandated roaming to improve mobile phone reception in remote areas.
Banks bid on crypto control
National Australia Bank has become Australia’s second major bank to create a ‘stablecoin’.
Optus hack hits rating
New stats show Optus suffered a $1.2 billion blow after last year’s cyberattack.
AEC replacing payroll
The AEC is replacing the payroll system for its giant temporary election workforce.