As May 2025 comes to a close, it’s clear that Australia continues to make significant strides in the tech landscape. From groundbreaking AI developments and digital infrastructure upgrades to strong policy moves around cybersecurity and data privacy, the nation is positioning itself as a key player
Social Media Age Verification Trials Under Scrutiny
Australia’s world-first Age Assurance Technology Trial, involving over 50 platforms including Meta and Snapchat, is under scrutiny.
Critics question the reliability of biometric and document-based age checks, particularly in ethnically diverse populations. The initiative, meant to support a ban on under-16s using social media, is now facing doubts about both its accuracy and inclusiveness.
RBA’s Interest Rate Cut Spurs Tech Sector Growth
Lower interest rates boost growth sectors like technology by cutting borrowing costs and increasing profitability. The RBA’s cut makes Australian tech stocks more attractive, supported by global trends like AI and cloud, offering investors opportunities in tech ETFs and growth stocks.
Cuts the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% due to a sharp drop in inflation, sparking a rise in the Australian stock market—ASX 200 up 0.58% and All Ordinaries up 0.57%
Logicalis Australia Appoints Peter Cardassis New Technical Services Director
Logicalis Australia has finalised its leadership structure with the appointment of Peter Cardassis as Technical Services Director.
Cardassis will lead the company’s consulting, implementation, support, and managed services teams, with a focus on improving operational efficiency, driving profitability, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
NBN Retailers Fear New High Speed Plans Will Be Hard To Market
Come September, some Australians may enjoy a turbocharged internet boost—at least on paper. NBN Co’s widely touted upgrade will see the ‘Home Fast’ tier jump from 100/20Mbps to a potential 500/50Mbps, but only for those with the right infrastructure.
But instead of excitement, some NBN retailers are bracing for a different reality: confusion, frustration, and a marketing minefield.
As the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) flagged in a consultation paper released this week, the coming changes aren’t as simple as a speed dial being turned up.
Google Cloud Brings Innovative Cyber Insurance Program to Australia Amid Heightened Threat Landscape
Google Cloud has announced the expansion of its Risk Protection Program (RPP) into the Australian market, offering local organisations a new path to more efficient, tailored cyber insurance coverage in the face of growing regulatory pressure and escalating cyber threats.
At the same time the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) are tightening the compliance landscape through new frameworks like CPS 230 and CPS 234, setting higher expectations for operational risk and information security.
76% of Australian Orgs Hit By Major Cyber Incidents Disrupting Core Operations in Past Year
New global study, The State of Enterprise Cyber Crisis Readiness, which highlights a dangerous gap between perceived readiness and real-world response capabilities in Australian organisations.
The report revealed 76% of Australian organisations experienced at least one high-impact cyber event that halted critical business functions in past year
Wyndham City Council Future-Proofs Operations With New ERP System Amid Rapid Growth
Wyndham City Council prepares for major growth with a future-proof ERP transition, completing an on-time, on-budget upgrade to TechnologyOne’s OneCouncil ERP, eliminating inefficiencies and data silos.
Phase one integrates a $160 million capital works program to support growth as the area prepares for 500,000 residents by 2040.
Phase two of Wyndham City Council’s digital transformation will enhance its capacity to manage both new and existing infrastructure, supporting decision-making from development through to maintenance and decommissioning
May 2025 Tech News Round Up
With local startups gaining momentum and international partnerships growing stronger, the future of technology in Australia looks both innovative and inclusive.
As we move into the second half of the year, all eyes will be on how these advancements shape everyday life, business, and the broader digital economy across the country.
