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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 13 March 2024
The latest data breaches report from the OAIC, has found a continuing high number of breaches involving third-parties, mostly a cloud or software provider.
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 13 March 2024
The DTA has commenced a six-month trial of Microsoft's AI capability for its 365 suite, Copilot, with over 50 APS agencies and over 7,400 public servants participating.
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 13 March 2024
Australia Post has inked a multi-year deal with Salesforce to leverage the its data and AI solutions for the Post's ongoing CX transformation.
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 12 March 2024
Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a one-of-a-kind Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support safe and secure online experiences. Managed by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications...
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 12 March 2024
A new report from the NSW Auditor-General has found TfNSW's driver vehicle systemis at " end of life", with the agency criticised for not better managing the system's growth.
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 14 February 2024
Cloud security software provider, Lacework, announced its platform has achieved the Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) certification in Australia.
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 14 February 2024
The ANAO has handed down the results of its third audit into the DFAT's handling of passport services in the 12 months from June 2022.
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 14 February 2024
In the wake of the Government releasing its interim response to the Safe and Responsible AI in Australia consultation, Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic announced an Artificial Intelligence Expert Group had been established.
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 14 February 2024
Australia has come in fifth spot on the 2023 OECD Digital Government Index, its first appearance on the index alongside 38 other participating nations.
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 14 February 2024
The Queensland Government has announced an $8 million investment to review its current Transport Registration and Integrated Licensing System, after the 31-year-old structure suffered several technical failures in the past 12 months.
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  • Yasmine Masi
  • 14 February 2024
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public health system and in simplifying development application (DA) processes has become the centre of a new taskforce established by NSW Health and an industry proposal call-out from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).
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  • Oksana Patron
  • 13 December 2023
The occupations with the highest level of skill-sets are more likely to be affected by generative AI systems.
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  • Chris Buxton
  • 13 December 2023
New Zealand's new coalition government has indicated it will stop work on the Industry Transformation Plans (ITP).
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  • Oksana Patron
  • 13 December 2023
Australia will need to effectively turn AI research into commercial opportunities to strengthen its position in the AI field globally.
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  • Oksana Patron
  • 13 December 2023
AUSTRAC has identified digital currency exchanges and payment platforms as two of the sectors that will attract more regulatory scrutiny.
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