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InnovationAus Podcast

James Riley and the InnovationAus team talks to corporate, academic and political leaders about what’s driving the transformation of Australia’s economy toward a 21st Century mindset. InnovationAus is an independent publication that reports on government policy as it affects technology-based innovation across the nation’s growth industries. From mining and agriculture to financial services, MedTech, cyber security and advanced manufacturing. The journalism focuses on the opportunities that align

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16:03

News Wrap: Friday 23 May 2025

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2025/05/22

In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, host James Riley discusses the big news stories this week with editor Justin Hendry, including new industry and innovation minister Tim Ayres’ first speech.

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16:31

Navigating global instability: technology’s role in...

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2025/05/21

In this Commercial Disco podcast hosted by Corrie McLeod, publisher of InnovationAus.com, Verizon’s vice president for Asia Pacific, Rob Le Busque and ABC’s Hamish McDonald unpack the escalating risks tied to these technological pillars, emphasising their vulnerabilities and the urgent need for resilience in an era of relentless change.

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13:23

David Elliot, Chief Executive Officer, Agile Digital

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Improving federal government technology procurement outcomes. In this episode of The Commercial Disco, James Riley talks to David Elliot, chief executive at Canberra-based software engineering firm Agile Digital and a local industry leader in policy discussions about fostering domestic capability in the technology sector.

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11:34

Launch update: Adam Gilmour on the scrubbed missions

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2025/05/19

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the Gilmour Space Technologies crew after two scrubbed launch attempts in the past week. In this episode, co-founder Adam Gilmour talks through the technical issues, and provides an update on how the company will fix the issues.

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13:23

David Elliot, chief executive of Agile Digital

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Government procurement is not always straight-forward or inclusive of the home-grown tech sector. In this episode of The Commercial Disco, James Riley talks to David Elliot in his new role as chair of the Australian Information Industry Association’s Domestic Capabilities policy advisory network (PAN) about procurement, FMiA, the definition of an Australian company, and what's on the new minister's to-do lists for the early months of their tenure. Mr Elliot is also chief executive of Canberra-based

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16:17

News Wrap - Tech appointments shaping Albo's second...

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled his new ministry on Monday. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, James Riley and Justin Hendry discuss the key appointees who will help drive key tech policy levers for Labor's second term - including AI, cybersecurity, digital and telecommunications – and the implications for the tech sector.

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20:08

Securing AI. Ep3: GenAI in mainstream Australian...

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/10/29

In this episode of Verizon's Securing AI podcast, Robert Le Busque, regional vice president for Asia Pacific at Verizon, and Dr Huon Curtis from the Tech Policy Design Centre discuss the growing importance of Large Language Model firewalls for Australian businesses. They highlight the risks generative AI poses to sensitive enterprise data and how LLM firewalls can safeguard it by controlling data flow and ensuring compliance. These safeguards are particularly crucial in sectors like

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22:21

Securing AI. Ep2: The importance of securing AI

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/08/21

If we spend an extra million dollars on cybersecurity, are we a million dollars safer? This is a question Louise McGrath, Head of Industry Development and Policy at Australian Industry (Ai) Group, often hears from her members as they battle to keep costs down while securing their future with innovation. She discussed these issues with Chris Novak, Head of Cybersecurity Consulting at Verizon, in the latest episode of Verizon’s Securing AI podcast series. Moderated by InnovationAus.com publisher

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21:56

Infosys - Advancing Business in the Age of AI - Ep1...

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/07/31

Strategic implementation and responsible usage are at the core of the impact of generative AI on businesses. In the first episode of a two-part podcast series, Advancing Business in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Sunil Senan, Global Head of Data, Analytics, and AI at Infosys discusses the shift from digital-first to AI-first strategies. Following the success of large language models like ChatGPT, businesses of all shapes and sizes are experimenting with the potential application of similar

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23:19

Securing AI. Ep1: AI Democratisation

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/07/26

As the AI arms race heats up across APAC, the technology is cementing itself as a disinformation tool and a shield against cyber threats. In this episode of Verizon’s Securing AI podcast series, Corrie McLeod talks to Mike Bareja, former deputy director of Cyber, Technology and Security at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), and John Hines, head of cybersecurity APAC at Verizon Business, about the democratisation of AI. This hard-hitting conversation explores the dangerous potential of

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16:36

Granicus Ep4: Bundaberg’s One Million Trees project

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/06/13

This podcast is the latest episode in The Loop series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Granicus. In Bundaberg Qld, data meets nature's challenge in the quest for Net Zero and planting a million trees by the end of 2024. With her finger on the data pulse, Carmen Bracken joins publisher Corrie McLeod to discuss the struggle as she strives for civic action, precisely mapping every tree's journey. As trees bloom, data and people shape new narratives around building world-class digital

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26:17

Granicus Ep3: The DNA of respectful debate

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/05/16

This podcast is the latest episode in The Loop series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Granicus. In a vast country like Australia, ensuring citizens who live in sparsely populated regions are heard is a real challenge for government and decision makers. Wicked infrastructure problems add up to $30 billion in bottlenecks, but there's a path forward. Marion Short from IAP2 and Mel Hagedorn from Granicus tackle these challenges head-on, exploring how empathy, dialogue, and a quest for

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27:22

Grant Dooley, CEO, Breakthrough Victoria

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/04/14

Governments around the world have embraced more interventionist industrial policies, including in Australia. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, the CEO of the state-owned fund Breakthrough Victoria Grant Dooley talks about the role of government in helping to build capability – and wealth – for the state.This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst.

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30:42

Digital twins: Aussie startups reshaping the US

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/04/11

This special podcast focuses on Building trust in the network digital twin, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Verizon. Digital twins bring enormous value to network infrastructure, with the ability to test and optimise equipment configurations. They simplify managing energy efficiency, enabling smarter, faster decisions when building complex infrastructure like airports, hospitals or Olympic stadiums. Australian startups Exergenics and Willow are making inroads into the US after

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37:03

Piers Grove, Founder, Boomerang Lab, EnergyLabs &...

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/04/04

Imagine a world where waste doesn't exist — where every product is designed with its subsequent life in mind. Piers Grove, Co-founder of Boomerang Lab, EnergyLabs and Former Publisher of Betoota Advocate is a visionary challenging Australia's recycling norms. From revolutionising packaging practices to redefining recycling, his initiatives are not just about treating symptoms but curing the disease of waste. In this episode of the Commercial Disco(very), Piers unpacks how startup disruptors across

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24:31

Johanna Weaver, Director, ANU Tech Policy Design Centre

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/03/28

Australia emerges as a key player in global technology standards under the strategic guidance of Professor Johanna Weaver. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, the Professor shares her insights into Australia's potential to help shape tech policy, and how Australia can be at the forefront of technological governance and global influence by fostering international collaborations and innovative frameworks. This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s

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27:45

Dr Miah Hammond-Errey, Founder, Technology & Security...

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/03/21

Drawing on 18 years with the Australian Federal Government and her pivotal role in the MH17 investigation, Dr Miah Hammond-Errey has become a leading voice in understanding the intersection of technology, intelligence, and security. In this episode of the Commercial Disco(very) she unveils the evolving power dynamics between state intelligence and global tech giants, influenced by her extensive research and interviews with nearly 50 intelligence leaders and offers a profound look into a

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19:51

Peter Middendorf, Professor and Vice-Rector Transfer...

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/03/14

Discover the groundbreaking work of Professor Peter Middendorf as he reveals the inner workings of ARENA2036, a revolutionary industry-on-campus initiative reshaping the landscape of collaboration between academia and industry. Learn the intricate mechanisms driving innovation at this cutting-edge hub and contemplate its potential impact on the future of Australian industry.This episode of The Commercial Disco is proudly brought to you by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and innovation

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24:46

Professor Nicholas Opie, Founding Director, Synchron

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/03/08

Professor Nicholas Opie is a pioneer in the field of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. He is a founding director at Synchron, and head of the Vascular Bionics Laboratory at the University of Melbourne. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, Professor Opie talks about the challenges of building a global deep tech startup from Australia.

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29:14

SentinelOne Series. Ep 2: The proliferating landscape...

InnovationAus Podcast ·

2024/02/20

This vodcast is the latest in the Securing critical infrastructure: the regulatory vs the practical series, produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with SentinelOne. As companies deploy generative AI as a frontline defence, is governance being overlooked in their bid to avoid interruption of activities inside critical infrastructure due to cyber threats? David Fariman, Chief Information Officer & Chief Security Officer, Netskope, joins publisher Corrie McLeod and SentinelOne’s Wayne

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