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GUEST OPINION:  Following the release of the 2025–2026 Federal Budget, unified Cybersecurity platform, WatchGuard are calling on stronger and more targeted cyber investment for Australian SMEs to improve national resilience.

The ACS, formerly the Australian Computer society, which claims to be the professional association for Australia's technology sector, has welcomed the IT and STEM measures in the Federal Budget.

FinTech Australia is calling on the Federal Government to address the challenging capital raising environment for startups and renew its support for Austrade’s effort to promote our local sector abroad.

GUEST OPINION by Nathan McGregor, senior vice president Asia Pacific, Cradlepoint: As part of the 2023-24 Federal Budget, the Australian Government has committed to spend $10.1 million setting up a central taskforce to deliver a public safety mobile broadband (PSMB) service.

GUEST OPINION: Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, has welcomed the Australian Government’s investment in new technology, skills, and cybersecurity in its Federal Budget. Leading executives from Kyndryl ANZ have also called for urgent modernisation of ICT systems for Defence and deeper development of the MyGov app as a way for Government to communicate directly with individual citizens and radically reduce scamming.

GUEST OPINION: Following the release of the Federal Budget, tech CEOs and executives have shared their insights on how it will affect the tech sector in general.

GUEST OPINION:  The Stone & Chalk Group welcomes the Federal Budget's focus as we transform Australia into a sustainable technology-driven economy.

GUEST OPINION by Paul Weingarth co-founder, CEO of fintech Slyp: The government has the opportunity in this revised Federal budget to prioritise the uptake of technology in the business and retail sector to support the transition to a circular, net-zero-driven economy.

Australia’s small businesses are investing in their recovery, with the Commonwealth Bank saying that financing for equipment and machinery across the sector is up 17% so far this financial year, compared with the same period last year - and investing in IT is also on the investment lists for SMEs.

Australia's 2022-23 Federal Budget has certainly garnered a lot of commentary and opinions, with this fourth article showcasing the thoughts of more tech leaders in Australia and beyond - please read on!

We've received yet more great commentary from tech leaders regarding Australia's 2022-23 Federal Budget, so click here and read on!

The NBN holds a unique position in the Federal Budget – no matter who is voted to power in the forthcoming Federal Election, the short-term changes proposed will remain, independent telecommunications analyst Paul Budde says.

Here's more reaction from a range of top tech companies on Australia's 2022-23 Federal Budget - so please read on!

We've already heard from the AIIA, but what is the reaction from a range of top tech companies in Australia?

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has praised the Federal Government’s commitment to invest in the digital economy and support skills in the Federal Budget, but what are its 24 recommendations?

MEGA UPDATED: More than FIFTY top IT companies in Australia have provided IT industry commentary on Australia’s 2021 Federal Budget, focusing on the digital economy, cyber security, business and more.

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) says South Australia’s injection of $120 million in funding for the ICT industry signals that digital transformation and sovereignty is a key priority for the State with funds going towards projects that support an improved digital experience and further access to both businesses and individuals.

GUEST OPINION by Brett Barningham, Managing Director of Local and State Government ANZ, Civica. The government’s latest Budget has been described by some as one of “shock and awe” levels of spending, including billions on regional infrastructure. The figures are truly eye-watering – and confirmation that the government is seeking to use its purchasing power to enhance overall demand amid a record recession.

Research into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of Adeaide has received a $20 milion boost in funding from the Federal Government to underpin the establishment of a new national centre for AI research and development.

The Federal Government's commitment of $800 million in the budget to advance Australia's digital economy has been welcomed by cyber security firm Tenable's ANZ country manager Scott McKinnel.