An Australian researcher has detailed how the impact of climate change could have dire consequences for the country’s aging population. Senior Research Consultant in the CSIRO, Dr Claire Naughtin, made the comments at Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Conference of Major Superannuation Funds (CMSF) in Melbourne on Wednesday. Dr NaughtinContinue Reading
A new agency to lead Australia’s response to major cyber attacks by state-sponsored hackers is set to be announced by the federal government. The National Office for Cyber Security will be established within the Department of Home Affairs to better prepare how the nation responds to attacks such as theContinue Reading
Australia is in danger of being swept up in attacks from cyber criminals targeting critical infrastructure. Critical parts of the energy grid and essential services such as sewage treatment plants could be hit by cyber attacks, shutting down operations and threatening lives, according to Microsoft‘s latest Cyber Signals report. 75Continue Reading
Australia is keeping an open mind on establishing a digital currency, but the Reserve Bank is unconvinced there is a case for it. The central bank is undertaking a pilot program for a digital eAUD currency. While it has attracted significant interest from industry, assistant governor Brad Jones is unsureContinue Reading