Government News

The South Australian Government announced the opening of a $4.38 million Global Security Intelligence Centre, a government-backed initiative spurred by investment from NEC Australia.

The Federal Government has earmarked $130.8 million for the development of new data analytics initiative.

DXC Technology would be  given nearly $1.4 million in a bid to boost its Tasmanian operation’s job count and filed further jobs in the state’s IT sector.

Major technology organisations across New Zealand have released a manifesto for the nation’s digital future and called for the creation of a dedicated ministry.

The 2017 Federal Budget has unveiled a ‘once-in-a-generation’ $75 billion spending program for infrastructure projects nationally.

During Privacy Awareness Week (15th-19th May), a national survey has warned that consumers and business need better mechanisms to tackle privacy and the sharing of personal data.

A four-year funding program is being managed by the Digital Transformation Agency, together with a new advisory body that will monitor cyber-security, digital and ICT projects. 

The federal and Western Australian governments have signed off on a major infrastructure spending program that will fast-track investments in transport hubs, road and rail projects.

Australia is leading the pack with investments in open government data, according to figures released by the Global Open Data Index that offers a snapshot of international trends. 

Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has developed a new tool for financial planners to help fight serious financial crime, including money laundering, and the financing of terrorist activity.

Tactical cyber-security and planning is taking a front seat across industry and government, against a backdrop of growing threats, according to a recent ASX report.

The Turnbull government has reaffirmed its commitment to building local skills for science and technology, under reforms outlined by the minister for industry, innovation and science, Arthur Sinodinos.

A new cyber-security node is being rolled out 1st July in Canberra, following on from an earlier launch in Melbourne this year by the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network.

Dr Ian Oppermann, a keynote speaker at the FST Government South Australia conference, has foreshadowed an increased use of big data and analytics to tackle “wicked policy problems.”

More than 10,000 iPhones and iPads are being delivered to Police and Protective Services Officers under a Mobile Technology Project that is part of a $227 million modernisation program.