Industry News
Changes to COVID workers comp clause in schools
The NSW Government has proposed changes to the Workers Compensation Act 1987 relating to staff who catch COVID-19. [ + ]
Data trust in decline amid COVID-19 pandemic
Trust in major institutions to maintain data privacy is falling amid the pandemic, but most Australians are still complying with check-in requirements. [ + ]
Woolworths, TCS extend partnership
Woolworths and Tata Consultancy Services have extended their strategic partnership, with TCS to drive key digital initiatives to support Woolworths' growth. [ + ]
Australian businesses interested in managed KYC services
Seven in 10 Australian businesses express a preference for a managed customer onboarding process that eliminates the need for them to do the heavy lifting. [ + ]
Anchor aims to disrupt cloud MSP model
Sydney-based Anchor has collaborated with AWS to debut a new Agile Cloud Engineering offer that seeks to disrupt the traditional cloud MSP model. [ + ]
Sportsbet fined $135K for breaching gambling ad rules
Sportsbet has been issued its second fine this year for breaching NSW gambling advertising laws following enforcement activity from Liquor & Gaming NSW. [ + ]
Free rapid antigen tests for Victorian schools
To reduce disruption caused by COVID-19, the Victorian Government is introducing free rapid antigen testing in schools. [ + ]
Officeworks calls on Australians to recycle e-waste
Officeworks is urging Australian consumers to bring in their old technology and office waste to be recycled as part of National Recycling Week. [ + ]
Employers, workers have differing expectations of the future of work
A global survey has revealed that business leaders are more satisfied with how they have adjusted to new working norms, compared to their employees. [ + ]
Australian Science Olympiad team chosen
An International Junior Science Olympiad team has been selected in Australia for the first time. [ + ]
Magic Glasses cartoon inspires COVID-safe schools
An educational cartoon is being developed by experts to help primary school children understand COVID-19 hygiene and social distancing. [ + ]
Australians frustrated with remote work tools
Only 10% of Australian employees want to continue working remotely full-time, with many expressing frustrations with the remote work tools they must use. [ + ]
Governor's awards recognise leaders in Vic startup sector
The Governor of Victoria Startup Awards will recognise startups for their outstanding contributions to the fast-growing sector. [ + ]
Blue IoT, Smart Building Certification partner for smarter buildings
Blue IoT and Smart Building Certification have partnered to bring new holistic smart building standards to Australia and the world. [ + ]
NBN Co to upgrade 200,000 more premises with 1 Gbps fibre
NBN Co plans to extend 1 Gbps broadband capabilities to an additional 200,000 premises as part of its ongoing network upgrades. [ + ]
