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
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
In this episode of the Commercial Disco, editorial director James Riley talks to PEXA chief technology officer Eglantine Etiemble about the evolution of the company from a Council of Australian Governments (COAG) initiative into a listed company processing more than 90 per cent of property transactions in Australia.
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
In this episode of The Commercial Disco, James Riley talks to Koki Mashita about the intersection of climate action, sovereign capability and the innovation economy.
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
On this episode of the Commercial Disco, editorial director James Riley talks with Cicada Innovations chief executive Sally Ann Williams about the need to address a fragmented policy landscape and switch on procurement as the most powerful tool of industrial transformation.
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Australian Computer Society chief executive officer Josh Griggs discuss the importance of building sovereign AI infrastructure and capability, and says it will take a $2 billion to $4 billion investment to achieve this.
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
In the episode of the Commercial Disco, ACTU assistant secretary talks about managing the impact of AI in the workplace. Early engagement with workers is key to extracting maximum value from the new technology.
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
In this episode - James Riley talks to InnovationAus editor Justin Hendry about the news of the week, from Allegra Spender proposing a revenue-based Digital Services Tax, to AWS plans for $20 billion in spending and the Treasurer's big, beautiful focus on productivity.
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
In this episode of the Commercial Disco, CSIRO chief executive Doug Hilton tells James Riley that Australia has reached "a fork in the road" and that the government's Strategic Examination of R&D (SERD) has arrived at an opportune moment.
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
In this episode of the InnovationAus.com News Wrap podcast, host James Riley discusses the big news stories this week with editor Justin Hendry, including the latest from Industry minister Tim Ayres on AI.
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
In this episode of The Commercial Disco, James Riley talks with Industry and Innovation Minister Tim Ayres about artificial intelligence opportunities, and his priorities for the next three years.
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
In this episode of the InnovationAus.com News Wrap podcast, host James Riley discusses the big news stories this week with editor Justin Hendry, including Industry and Innovation minister Tim Ayres' opening address at the AFR AI Summit.