Australia takes the lead in blockchain globally

Australia has carved out an international reputation for blockchain since the technology was first introduced over a decade ago. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews welcomed the launch of a new report, Blockchain 2030: A look at the future from CSIRO’s Data61, in collaboration with the Australian Computer Society, saying blockchain presented an enormous opportunity to create jobs and support…

Boosting post grad power in automotive engineering

107 post graduate engineers will be placed in industry-based automotive projects, under $5 million in grants from the Liberal National Government. The Automotive Engineering Graduate Program will deliver 10 grants to seven universities in Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the post graduates would work on research projects in key knowledge priority areas.…