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Capital Brief

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Capital Brief

@CapitalBrief

Intelligence for the new Australian economy.

Australia

Joined June 2023

Capital Brief
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Apr 30, 2024
SCOOP: Anthony Albanese's office sent a secret manual to government departments on how to sidestep questions on notice from Senate estimates. Current and former senators say the edict, seen by Capital Brief, represents contempt of the Senate. Read more: capitalbrief.com/newsletter/the…
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Jan 11, 2024
The Judith Neilson Institute is set to return to the Australian media landscape with around $72m to support journalism initiatives. But this time major publishers like The Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review will miss out.
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Media giants to miss out as Judith Neilson restarts journalism fund with $72m
The Judith Neilson Institute is set to return to the Australian media landscape - but in a markedly different way to the past with major newspapers no longer in line for funding.
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Jan 14, 2024
Will 2024 see Australia's nascent space tech sector liftoff? A maiden rocket launch for Queensland-based @GilmourSpace next month could lead the way for a growing cohort of Australian space tech companies already punching above their weight.
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Why 2024 is a make or break year for Australia's nascent space tech sector
A maiden rocket launch for Queensland-based Gilmour Space Technologies could mean liftoff for a growing cohort of Australian space tech companies already punching above their weight.
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Sep 7, 2023
The sale of Sun Cable to Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Ventures and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has been finalised, with the tech billionaire looking to build the world's largest solar array in the NT and an undersea cable connecting it to Singapore
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SunCable sale to Cannon-Brookes' Grok and Quinbrook finalised
The sale of SunCable to Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Ventures and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has been finalised, with the tech billionaire looking to build the world's largest solar array in the...
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Feb 1, 2024
It's hard to think of commercial lawyers as edgy, but that's exactly how Michael Bradley describes his firm @marquelawyers, which he says operates "in the sort of edgier areas of the law." But it's AI that's occupying Bradley's mind most right now.
Marque Lawyers is Australia's edgiest law firm (if that's possible)
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Sep 1, 2023
In a huge week for the ACCC and chair Gina Cass-Gotlieb, Qantas is being sued for allegedly advertising tickets for thousands of flights it had already cancelled. @L_K_Henning recently sat down with Cass-Gotlieb for an extensive interview. Here's more🧵
Competitive streak: Gina Cass-Gottlieb's mission at the ACCC
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Nov 22, 2023
Australian startup @EarlyworkHQ has closed a $1.5m seed round to expand its tech sales bootcamp to new roles and regions
Earlywork raises $1.5m to expand tech sales school
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Jul 23, 2024
Senior Labor sources have told Capital Brief a ministerial reshuffle is imminent, with many expecting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to make an announcement this Sunday 🧵
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Nov 18, 2023
Stephen Koukoulas is best known as a high-profile economic commentator. But the former political adviser now has a side hustle selling... giant multicoloured apples.
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How do you like them apples? The Kouk’s surprising side hustle
Stephen Koukoulas is best known as a high-profile economic commentator. But the former political adviser now has a side hustle selling giant multicoloured apples.
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Mar 25, 2024
One of the largest startup investor networks in Australia is closing in on $100m under management – without even raising a fund. @TEN13vc managing partner @StewGlynn is now on the hunt for 'picks and shovels' AI deals as his firm appoints new partners. capitalbrief.com/article/vc-syn…
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Aug 23, 2023
Jim Chalmers has an economic story he’s desperate to tell. And he’s told it to our economics correspondent @JennieDuke. Here’s her take on the federal treasurer’s vision👇
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Jim Chalmers lays out his vision for Australia's economic future
In an extensive interview with Capital Brief, the Treasurer lays out his vision for an economy that will be markedly different to the past.
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Aug 16, 2023
📣 Special access offer for waitlist members📣 We’re busy preparing for the upcoming launch of Capital Brief and can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on! Go to capitalbrief.com to join the waitlist and receive special access at launch.
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Feb 14, 2024
BREAKING: Japan's Renesas is set to acquire Australian tech company Altium in a deal worth $68.50 per share in cash, valuing the business at $9.1 billion. Read more: capitalbrief.com/article/japans…
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Capital Brief
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Nov 15, 2023
Stephen Koukoulas (aka @TheKouk) is best known as a high-profile economic commentator. But the former political adviser now has a side hustle selling... giant multicoloured apples.
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How do you like them apples? The Kouk’s surprising side hustle
Stephen Koukoulas is best known as a high-profile economic commentator. But the former political adviser now has a side hustle selling giant multicoloured apples.
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