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

TPP critics lose formal access to negotiators

TPP critics lose formal access to negotiators

New format promotes discussion, US says.
John Hilvert Apr 10 2012 7:19AM Telco/ISP
ACCC races Budget to build new website

ACCC races Budget to build new website

Seeks Drupal vendor to replace its Sytadel CMS.
John Hilvert Apr 4 2012 2:00PM Strategy
Federal Government opens up to smaller cloud deals

Federal Government opens up to smaller cloud deals

Develops guidelines for deals worth up to $80,000.
John Hilvert Apr 3 2012 3:12PM Strategy
Customs swaps out content systems

Customs swaps out content systems

Trades Open Text for Objective.
John Hilvert Apr 3 2012 7:41AM Software
Rights holders' big win in copyright review terms

Rights holders' big win in copyright review terms

Opinion: Law Reform Commission hobbled.
John Hilvert Mar 30 2012 12:10PM Telco/ISP
Australia reserves Open Government decision

Australia reserves Open Government decision

Tight-lipped after reportedly declining membership.
John Hilvert Mar 28 2012 3:35PM Strategy
Technology drives FOI reform proposal

Technology drives FOI reform proposal

Bring charges in line with IT advances.
John Hilvert Mar 28 2012 2:15PM Storage
Defence researcher warns against firewall-based security

Defence researcher warns against firewall-based security

Develops biometric and intrusion detection techniques.
John Hilvert Mar 26 2012 1:45PM Strategy
ACTA treaty mauled in hearings

ACTA treaty mauled in hearings

Power to rights holders is a reason not to ratify agreement, say critics.
John Hilvert Mar 23 2012 2:01PM Software
Defence partners for specialist skills

Defence partners for specialist skills

Farr talks tough on new partnership models with suppliers.
John Hilvert Mar 21 2012 1:14PM Strategy
Senate Committee qualifies e-health approval

Senate Committee qualifies e-health approval

Coalition Senators seek pushback.
John Hilvert Mar 21 2012 12:15PM Software
Government defends against ACTA attacks

Government defends against ACTA attacks

No country ready to ratify agreement yet.
John Hilvert Mar 19 2012 4:02PM Telco/ISP
National Archives unveils digitisation strategy

National Archives unveils digitisation strategy

Eyes $200m in annual savings.
John Hilvert Mar 16 2012 7:00AM Storage
Govt reappoints Data#3 as sole Microsoft reseller

Govt reappoints Data#3 as sole Microsoft reseller

Update: Retains exclusivity under new testing regime.
John Hilvert Mar 15 2012 1:26PM Financial Services
AIIA eyes vetting role for Govt panels

AIIA eyes vetting role for Govt panels

Victorian eServices Panel review leads to small business rethink.
John Hilvert Mar 14 2012 2:15PM Financial Services
Trans-Pacific Partnership talks in disarray

Trans-Pacific Partnership talks in disarray

Analysis: US copyright proposals rebuffed.
John Hilvert Mar 14 2012 7:16AM Strategy
Feds back new security standards body

Feds back new security standards body

Former Federal Police high-tech crime chief to lead organisation.
John Hilvert Mar 12 2012 12:00PM Security
Aussie negotiator declines TPP assurances

Aussie negotiator declines TPP assurances

Talks occur in good faith but could undermine local laws.
John Hilvert Mar 8 2012 6:00AM Telco/ISP
ATO toughens IT systems against data leaks

ATO toughens IT systems against data leaks

Multi-year project revealed.
John Hilvert Mar 7 2012 2:48PM Security
Basware eyes Govt business with cloud invoicing

Basware eyes Govt business with cloud invoicing

No local servers... yet.
John Hilvert Mar 6 2012 1:15PM Financial Services

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