John Hilvert

Canberra correspondent John Hilvert has twenty years experience in journalism, public policy, web development and research. Writing from Parliament House in Canberra, Hilvert has worked in public policy for five Commonwealth agencies, authored over a dozen education books, worked as communications director for the Internet Industry Association and edited Australian PC User magazine. Hilvert has also worked as a journalist The Australian, MIS and Computerworld Australia, among other titles. He is an unashamed bluegrass tragic.

Recent articles by John Hilvert

Office of Spatial Policy takes over govt data portal

Office of Spatial Policy takes over govt data portal

Agencies call for standardised data formats.
John Hilvert Jun 6 2012 12:30PM Strategy
Chief Defence Scientist eyes project spin-offs

Chief Defence Scientist eyes project spin-offs

As staff cuts loom.
John Hilvert Jun 4 2012 7:12PM Strategy
Rogue staff favour IT sabotage

Rogue staff favour IT sabotage

Researcher warns of malicious insider attacks.
John Hilvert Jun 4 2012 1:00PM Security
GovHack 2012 gently bags Government websites

GovHack 2012 gently bags Government websites

Developers take out $40,000 in prize money.
John Hilvert Jun 3 2012 10:55PM Software
South Australia plans three new e-health systems

South Australia plans three new e-health systems

Public service shrinks.
John Hilvert May 31 2012 7:47PM Financial Services
Storage boom in Government ICT continues

Storage boom in Government ICT continues

Mid-sized servers lose infrastructure share.
John Hilvert May 30 2012 12:31PM Strategy
Defence renews $1.9bn ICT savings pledge

Defence renews $1.9bn ICT savings pledge

Seeks another $550m to fund reform works.
John Hilvert May 30 2012 12:21PM Financial Services
AGIMO eyes mobile-friendly website strategy

AGIMO eyes mobile-friendly website strategy

But no priority, targets yet.
John Hilvert May 24 2012 8:45PM Strategy
Qld mulls centralised ICT purchasing

Qld mulls centralised ICT purchasing

$5.2m ICT audit to identify massive savings.
John Hilvert May 24 2012 6:18PM Financial Services
IT price probe to 'name and shame' gougers

IT price probe to 'name and shame' gougers

Industry ducking the issue, committee claims.
John Hilvert May 24 2012 12:15PM Financial Services
Tax reveals business register improvements

Tax reveals business register improvements

Chases $100m more revenue with Budget funds.
John Hilvert May 23 2012 2:42PM Financial Services
Federal Govt eyes common G-Cloud

Federal Govt eyes common G-Cloud

Pulls large agencies into line.
James Hutchinson , John Hilvert May 22 2012 2:18PM Networking
Parliament website triples navigation confusion

Parliament website triples navigation confusion

Senators insist on post-implementation review.
John Hilvert May 21 2012 8:18PM Financial Services
Clever phishing scams disturb ATO

Clever phishing scams disturb ATO

Social engineering, faxes on the radar.
John Hilvert May 21 2012 12:30PM Security
Health and Police boost IT budgets in the West

Health and Police boost IT budgets in the West

But efficiency dividends and deferred CapEx make savings.
John Hilvert May 18 2012 7:35AM Financial Services
Government websites fail mobile access tests

Government websites fail mobile access tests

Too long to load on mobile devices.
John Hilvert May 17 2012 7:00AM Software
Budget 2012: IT spared in spending cuts

Budget 2012: IT spared in spending cuts

Funds committed for IT to drive health and welfare projects.
John Hilvert May 9 2012 6:11AM Financial Services
Veterans Affairs runs fault-ridden feedback system

Veterans Affairs runs fault-ridden feedback system

Audit reveals privacy risks in legacy Access system.
John Hilvert May 8 2012 5:55PM Security
ACTA internet freedom concerns in Australia misplaced

ACTA internet freedom concerns in Australia misplaced

Focus on 'correct legal environment' for content makers.
John Hilvert May 8 2012 7:10AM Telco/ISP
Veterans Affairs runs fault-ridden feedback system

Veterans Affairs runs fault-ridden feedback system

Audit reveals privacy risks in legacy Access system.
John Hilvert May 7 2012 2:01PM Training & Development

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