8 Oct 2020

Tech's role in bushfire battle, Aussies invest in tech

From Nine To Noon, 11:07 am on 8 October 2020

Tech commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about how technology could be harnessed to identify and fight bushfires in Australia, with a plan between Optus and the Australian National University.

Billions of dollars has been earmarked for investment in digital technology and infrastructure in the Australian Budget, and as we get set to vote in this year's general election the issue of online voting is being raised again.

The remains of burnt out buildings are seen along main street in the New South Wales town of Cobargo on December 31, 2019, after bushfires ravaged the town.

The remains of burnt out buildings are seen along main street in the New South Wales town of Cobargo on December 31, 2019, after bushfires ravaged the town. Photo: Sean Davey / AFP