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Allyship is the missing piece to the leadership puzzle

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Allyship, especially from male leaders, is emerging as the crucial lever to dismantle subtle barriers keeping women from top technical roles.
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Working better, not just harder: why inclusion is Australia's next productivity lever

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Australia's productivity hinges on AI skills for all, with inclusive training and leadership key to unlocking AUD $115 billion by 2030.
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The future of work could be women's biggest opportunity in tech

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As work shifts to flexible, capability-led models, women in tech gain a rare chance to turn non-linear careers into leadership power.
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Beyond the peripheral: Why Australia must master the gender gap in tech

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Australia's tech sector is missing out on a USD $6.5 billion boost by failing to close the gender gap and fully harness female talent.
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Tech Council of Australia appoints new Chief Executive

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Tech Council of Australia appoints Brighte's Katherine McConnell to its board and names LaunchVic chief Kate Cornick as incoming CEO.
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AI shift to operations exposes Australia readiness gap

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Australian tech leaders shift AI from trials to daily operations, but warn a gap in skills and infrastructure risks stalling productivity gains.
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Microsoft & unions sign landmark AI workplace deal

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Microsoft and the ACTU have struck a first-of-its-kind AI pact to boost worker skills, protect union roles and shape fairer tech policy.
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Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Australian ex-serviceman Brett Earle's shift to senior web developer highlights a surge in mid-career changes, amid rising demand for tech skills nationwide.
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Collabra joins Tech Council to help shape responsible AI regulation

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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risk & compliance
Sydney-based AI firm Collabra has joined the Tech Council of Australia to help shape responsible AI regulation and standards nationwide.
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What the 90s taught us about ERP: A legacy of failure

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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The 90s ERP boom led to costly legacy systems, warning companies today against rushed AI investments without strategy and quality data management.
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Cloud & AI adoption could save Australia AUD $13.5bn by 2035

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Accelerating cloud and AI adoption in Australian government could save AUD $13.5 billion by 2035, boosting productivity and cutting IT costs by 13% annually.
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FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launch a 12-month pilot to upskill 30,000 educators and boost AI skills in Australia's vocational education sector.
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Aerologix joins new national alliance to boost tech resilience

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Aerologix joins National Security Tech Alliance to advance Australia's tech resilience, focusing on drones, AI, and national defence innovation.
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Tech professionals seek flexibility despite shrinking job market

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Despite a shrinking tech job market and rising unemployment in Australia, 61% of tech professionals plan to switch jobs seeking flexibility and career growth.
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Australia risks falling behind as AI talent & planning lag

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Australia risks falling behind in AI as talent shortages and unclear strategies hamper progress amid rising investment and workforce concerns.
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Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.
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SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.
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Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity

Thu, 8th May 2025
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GitHub's Sharryn Napier highlights how agentic AI is transforming developers into orchestrators, boosting productivity and happiness globally.
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AI's impact on Australian software engineering industry

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Sabrina Farmer, Chief Technology Officer at GitLab, asserts that AI will transform Australian workplaces without eliminating software engineers' roles.
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Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.