October 2023
‘We are hurting’: The remote town that voted 92pc Yes
Wadeye is a community of nearly 2000, deeply divided by 22 clan groups, but on the question of if there should be an Indigenous Voice to parliament, it was united.
May 2022
‘Massive point of difference’: tech leaders back Labor
Technology bosses say the ALP is outgunning the government on innovation policy, urging the Coalition to find its voice and its chequebook to support growth.
March 2022
SMEs get government contract leg up
Small and medium contractors will find it easier to win infrastructure, defence and other government procurement contracts as a result of a new budget measure.
October 2021
PM’s friends and franking credits warrior promoted in reshuffle
Scott Morrison has elevated two of his closest supporters, plus the man who helped defeat Labor’s franking credit policy at the last election.
September 2021
Minister wants better bang for defence bucks
The defence industry minister is looking to overhaul innovation funding to ensure Australia doesn’t fall behind in the arms race amid rising regional tensions.
April 2021
Big defence companies must ‘do better’ on local content promises
Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price, who has been elevated to cabinet, says companies can no longer use the excuse that Australian components cost more.
February 2021
The military is losing the war against business jargon
Soldiers should prize clear communication. Instead, the Defence Department hides sales pitches behind convoluted language.
Defence firms losing business due to cyber attack concerns
The government is seeking to lift cyber security standards after 40 per cent of small and medium businesses missed out on defence contracts due to lax protections.
Army wants a shore thing with new amphibious fleet
An $800 million project to replace the army’s amphibious vessels will enhance Australia’s Pacific engagement.
September 2020
Defence companies told to boost local jobs or lose future contracts
Major defence companies that fail to meet local content promises could be locked out of future military contracts under new audit requirements.
July 2020
Defence grants body attracts Labor fire
An obscure defence agency costs the same to administer as the money it doles out to small businesses.
March 2020
Defence firms answer coronavirus call to arms
An urgent need for ventilators is seeing defence companies being brought in to produce medical supplies.
February 2020
SMEs demand share of Defence billions
Local defence SMEs say promises of jobs and contracts are yet to materialise despite the government committing to spending $200 billion on new military kit.
Defence companies to be audited over promises of local jobs
Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price is demanding foreign-owned major contractors maximise the involvement of Australian firms in $200 billion worth of projects.
Submarine jobs poised to go west
The Morrison government is leaning towards sending ASC's submarine maintenance blue collar jobs to Perth, risking its relationship with key senator Rex Patrick.
November 2019
Local defence firms put a rocket up Morrison over jobs promises
Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price is facing pressure from local suppliers angry at foreign firms winning lucrative defence contracts.
October 2019
Divers turned boat builders take the pain out of navy inflatables
The region's biggest maritime expo gets underway in Sydney this week, giving start-ups a chance to show their wares.
September 2019
Australian companies bid to win more defence work
Turkey's ban from the Joint Strike Fighter project has opened the door for eleven Australian firms, Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price says ahead of US trip.
August 2019
The states slug it out in submarine warfare
Upgraded Collins class submarines are vital to our defence future. But first comes a battle between WA and SA for the work, writes Andrew Tillett.