If you don’t look, you don’t see

Australia’s chief scientist, Dr. Alan Finkel, argues that Australia’s innovation performance is much better than many critics assume and outlines the pursuit of new metrics to capture its true value in the economy.

Humanizing technology

Blockchain expert Kayila Young argues that it’s easier to turn technology in the direction of democracy and social justice when it’s developed with social and emotional intelligence.

Australia deserves a better debate and 5 ‘quick wins’ for ‘wicked’ problems

Australia21 urges politicians to embrace evidence based policy making and engage in constructive discussion of more effective strategies to address inequality, trauma related stress, illicit drugs, the future of work and climate change.

Science is the key to a brighter future but it needs our committed support

Professor Emma Johnston delivers a message of hope about how scientists are working towards solutions for major issues such as climate, health, cyber-security, energy, and transport.

The future of mental health

Depression is expected to become the largest single healthcare burden by 2030. The Black Dog Institute’s Dr Peter Baldwin looks at the role technology can play in the transformation of mental health.

Time for a New Space strategy for Defence

Space is opening up commercially and militarily which Adam Gilmour, CEO & Founder of Gilmour Space Technologies, suggests is the perfect time for Australian Defence to look at the capability of home-grown companies for new technologies.

Protecting the New Frontier

A new GAP taskforce report warns about the vulnerability of Australian businesses to cyber attacks and calls for more research, better education and higher standards to harden Australia against criminal intrusions. GAP managing director Catherine Fritz-Kalish introduces the recommendations.