In this episode of NewsWrap, InnovationAus editor Justin Hendry explores the debate around what is a sovereign supplier and the behind the scenes work to change the definition for Defence and tech firms.

In this episode, Corrie McLeod (Publisher, InnovationAus.com and Director, National Press Club of Australia) sits down with Simon Tate, President of Workday APAC, and Dr Stephen King, Productivity Commissioner for Data & Digital, to explore how advanced AI, skills-led workforce models, and intergenerational collaboration can lift Australia’s productivity.

Together, they discuss:

How AI is reshaping productivity at enterprise and national levels

The most critical skills gaps and reskilling priorities for 2025

How government and industry can better align to unlock measurable gains

Strategies to engage and empower a multigenerational workforce

Produced by InnovationAus.com in partnership with Workday.

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In this wrap-up tech and innovation policy news, InnovationAus.com editor Justin Hendry and senior reporter Joseph Brookes dive into the drama from Senate Estimates, unpack Treasury's bizarre AI report and break down why the government's long-awaited 'tell us once' laws actually matter.

In this weekly wrap-up of Australia's tech and innovation policy news, InnovationAus.com senior reporter Joseph Brookes covers the latest discussion from the Strategic Examination of R&D review and the underspend of the Medical Research Future Fund, among other top stories.

In this episode of Commercial Disco, SeeMePlease founder Katie McDermott talks about building a user testing platform that puts accessibility first, the lessons she brought from her time as NSW’s chief digital officer, and the challenges startups face navigating government procurement.

With Anthony Albanese now penciled in for a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on October 20, expect to hear about sizeable investments in data centres and renewables. InnovationAus editor Justin Hendry talks through the week's innovation news with James Riley.

In this episode of Commercial Disco, China tech policy expert Phillippa Jones unpacks how Beijing’s long-term innovation strategy has been reshaped by the “Deep Seek moment” and what it signals for the global technology race. She traces the evolution from Made in China 2025 to new capital market models for funding science and technology, explains how the next five-year plan will set the direction for AI, robotics and quantum, and offers a perspective on where Australia should focus its comparative strengths in critical minerals, processing and energy.

InnovationAus editorial director James Riley speaks with Dawn Massa-Stancavish, CEO of US-based Massa Products Corporation, about the company’s legacy in sonar and its role in supplying the Virginia-class submarines. Dawn shares her perspective on AUKUS, stressing the need for Pillar II to move in parallel with submarine programs and calling for greater involvement of SMEs in defence innovation. She also highlights collaborations with Australian suppliers and universities, and why agile supply chains are key to sovereignty.

In this episode of NewsWrap, senior reporter Joseph Brookes heads to the Tech Council of Australia's summit in Sydney, covering contributions from Industry minister Tim Ayres, NSW Premier Chris Minns and federal assistant minister Andrew Charlton, among others.

In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Dr Andrew Charlton discusses Australia's opportunity to fully participate in the emerging global AI market, both as host to tens of billions of dollars worth of AI data centres, and for Australian companies building AI models and applications for global markets.