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News - Friday, June 17, 2011 15:03 - 0 Comments
Watch out, Victoria: NSW wants to lead Australian ICT
Victoria looks to have a dogfight on its hands to retain its title as Australia’s technology capital, with the new Coalition State Government in NSW today vowing it would lead the nation when it came to the sector.
Although Sydney houses the Australian headquarters for most multinational technology giants operating Down Under, as well as large facilities owned by local companies like Telstra and Optus, successive New South Wales State Governments have placed little focus on developing the local technology sector, preferring instead to focus on other areas such as tourism.
In comparison, both Victoria and Queensland State Governments have indicated a strong focus on developing the local technology sector over the past half-decade, appointing ministers for to interact with the sector and outlining incentive programs for technology firms to set up shop in their states. Victoria has been particularly active in the portfolio in a sustained way over the past decade.








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