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Legislation stories
Regulation delays payroll projects but AI tools beckon
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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hcm
Regulatory uncertainty stalls most payroll projects, yet leaders eye AI tools to cut compliance strain and sharpen workforce planning.
US moves to extend semiconductor tax credit to 2031 for suppliers
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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ai
US lawmakers propose extending semiconductor tax credits to 2031, including critical materials suppliers, to boost domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Vultr is recognised in Omdia's 2025 Sovereign Cloud report for its agile cloud solutions that keep data within national borders, addressing strict privacy laws.
Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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social media
As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
Legal challenge over decision that AI machines cannot be granted patents
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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ai
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opinion
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patents
A legal challenge is being prepared to overturn the Intellectual Property Office's (IPONZ) decision not to recognise a machine as an inventor.
Rage against the machine: Can an AI programme be an inventor?
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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ai
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opinion
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patents
New Zealand has been caught by a global fight between humans and machines that might define intellectual property rights for the rest of the century.
PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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legislation
PledgeMe has received a spot in the HotDesQ programme run by the Queensland government and will be setting up in Brisbane.
Huawei seeks to allay security concerns with NZ politicians
Fri, 10th May 2013
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uc
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firewalls
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network security
Huawei's chief reassured NZ politicians that the tech giant poses no risk to cyber-security, despite prior US accusations. Labour MPs still voice concerns.