James Riley and the InnovationAus team talks to corporate, academic and political leaders about what’s driving the transformation of Australia’s economy toward a 21st Century mindset. InnovationAus is an independent publication that reports on government policy as it affects technology-based innovation across the nation’s growth industries. From mining and agriculture to financial services, MedTech, cyber security and advanced manufacturing. The journalism focuses on the opportunities that align with Australia’s strategic priorities and connects government, institutional researchers, investors, entrepreneurs and the mainstream business community.
Episodes
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The Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (SB3) has embarked on a project supported by the Rozetta Institute to develop a National Semiconductor Roadmap. Dr Cathy Foley, having previously worked on the National Quantum Roadmap while she was at CSIRO, talks to James Riley about where Australia has capability in semiconductors.
2 days ago
2 days ago
In this episode of Delivery: A GovTech Podcast, we talk to Finance department Chief AI Officer about the roll-out of artificial intelligence across the federal government, and the best ways to engage with government on AI projects.
3 days ago
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Rhys Kissell is an electrical engineer who focused on the electro-magnetic spectrum. He is ex-Navy and an electronic warfare specialist. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Mr Kissell talks about a recent visit to a defence technology trade show in Ukraine, and how he is building a DefenceTech startup call Panop to help the war effort.
7 days ago
7 days ago
The long awaited Data Centre Principles landed this week (albeit re-branded as 'expectations') and the federal government announced that it would fast-track negotiations to join the $155 billion Horizon Europe research program. Justin Hendry and James Riley talk through the biggest stories in Australian tech policy.
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Science and Technology Australia CEO Ryan Winn joins editorial director James Riley on the Commercial Disco to pick through the entrails of the Strategic Examination of R&D (SERD review), outlining the highlights for science of its 20 recommendations.
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
In this episode of NewsWrap, James Riley and InnovationAus.com editor Justin Hendry unpick the many threads of the Strategic Examination of R&D and its many recommendations.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Science communicator Zion Lights has been a prominent voice in the UK on issues of climate and energy. She is a one-time spokesperson for environmental group Extinction Rebellion, but has changed her views and now argues forcefully for nuclear energy as the most effective way to decarbonise the grid.
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
In this episode of Commercial Disco, InnovationAus.com publisher Corrie McLeod talks to the global CEO of Smart Communications Leigh Segall about what's next for digital government, and explores emerging issues of Trust and Technology in the public sector.
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
In this special episode of NewsWrap [LIVE] InnovationAus.com editor Justin Hendry talks to James Riley about the biggest tech stories of the week, including Atlassian's 1,600 job cuts, Allegra Spender's tax reform proposals, and the new AI CRC dollar commitments that won't arrive until 2028.