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Before the Treasurer even begins delivering his budget speech on Tuesday night, weâll already be fully across the governmentâs âdigital economy strategyâ after days of big-noting its plans.
The government has spent the run-up to the budget, talking up its digital economy ideas.Â
Joe Armao
Its approach is always the same: use digital technology and innovation to generate positive headlines, projecting an image of forward thinking and investment in national capability. While the approach might be consistent, delivery rarely follows.
At the heart of Coalition industry and innovation policy is a yawning absence of enduring commitment or recognition of the vital role these sectors will play in Australiaâs future.