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Legal AI startup Ivo has raised $81 million in Series B funding, as demand grows for tools that help in-house teams review and manage contracts.
Dam Secure has raised $6.1 million to help enterprises catch security flaws in AI-generated code before it reaches production.
Sendle staff with deep knowledge of its operations feared for the business’ trajectory long before its merger with two US businesses and subsequent closure.
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Gilmour Space has raised $217 million in a Series E round, lifting the Australian rocket maker to a $1 billion valuation.
OpenAI has finally confirmed ads for ChatGPT, which raises questions about trust, transparency and AI monetisation for e-commerce.
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A late tax return lodgment may seem like no big deal, but its flow-on effects can make things messy, and in some cases, expensive.
Executives and directors selling most of their stake in a company is certainly atypical, but beyond the headlines, the unique tax burden imposed by incentives such as performance rights should be understood.
Small business owners are slightly more confident they can identify AI-generated scams compared to everyday Australians, but both appear just as likely to fall for deepfakes.
From a national cash mandate and merger reforms, to new state-based laws, changes are on the way for Australian businesses in 2026.
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