Technology
How can Australia grasp the opportunities and manage the risks of disruptive technologies such as AI?
16 July 2026
The rapid development and implementation of Australia’s social media age restrictions has led to a global race, as well as challenges in enforcement, implementation and evaluation here at home. Broader digital duty of care legislation could help address some of the underlying issues and better protect young people online.
Terry Flew
Digital technologies are evolving rapidly, offering enormous potential – but the platforms shaping this future are driven by profit, not necessarily the public interest. Securing Australia’s sovereignty over digital infrastructure is essential to building an online ecosystem grounded in democratic values.
Raffaele Ciriello
SMEs are critical to NSW and Australia’s manufacturing landscape and are vital to economic renewal. However, manufacturing SMEs have struggled to increase productivity by harnessing advanced technologies. As government deepens its focus on industry policy, here’s how to fix that.
Dilupa Nakandala
Australia needs a more deliberate approach to industrial policy to achieve a productivity dividend within tight budget constraints – here’s how.
Christopher Day
