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

Demand for ICT jobs slows

Demand for ICT jobs slows

Far fewer vacancies in New South Wales.
John Hilvert Dec 15 2011 11:45AM Training & Development
2012: Who holds the power in Government IT?

2012: Who holds the power in Government IT?

Comment: Will AGIMO drive the agenda?
John Hilvert Dec 14 2011 11:50AM Financial Services
Conroy comes out swinging on broadband

Conroy comes out swinging on broadband

Slams opposition plan.
John Hilvert Dec 13 2011 6:14PM Telco/ISP
Australian Government wimps out on WISP

Australian Government wimps out on WISP

Portfolio autonomy wins over the WISP agenda.
John Hilvert Dec 12 2011 2:05PM Financial Services
Ministers can't find steady footing on cloud

Ministers can't find steady footing on cloud

Government in catch-up mode, says industry analyst.
John Hilvert Dec 12 2011 7:11AM Financial Services
Plea for Google competition inquiry fails

Plea for Google competition inquiry fails

Little love for Microsoft-sponsored lobby group in Productivity Report.
John Hilvert Dec 12 2011 6:39AM Financial Services
Codan wins national export award

Codan wins national export award

One of eight finalists.
John Hilvert Dec 9 2011 9:01AM Financial Services
NSW Police facial recognition exported

NSW Police facial recognition exported

Technology allows quick ID checks in major accidents.
John Hilvert Dec 8 2011 10:39AM Security
How ISPs got caught up in the Internet wars

How ISPs got caught up in the Internet wars

Prepare for new crackdowns.
John Hilvert Dec 7 2011 2:32PM Security
Unisys ID technology can get a head

Unisys ID technology can get a head

Export potential for Unisys' SIMS face matching technology.
John Hilvert Dec 7 2011 12:43PM Security
iiTrial: High Court weighs ISP responsibilities

iiTrial: High Court weighs ISP responsibilities

Analysis: What can one internet service provider do?
John Hilvert Dec 5 2011 10:07AM Telco/ISP
iiTrial: AFACT dismisses individual user suits

iiTrial: AFACT dismisses individual user suits

No case precedent.
John Hilvert Dec 2 2011 1:18PM Telco/ISP
iiTrial: ISPs 'set up' by rights holders

iiTrial: ISPs 'set up' by rights holders

Twist in contest over copyright enforcement.
John Hilvert Dec 2 2011 7:06AM Telco/ISP
iiTrial: Court mulls 'partially effective' ISP warnings

iiTrial: Court mulls 'partially effective' ISP warnings

iiNet, APRA have their day in High Court.
John Hilvert Dec 1 2011 6:26PM Telco/ISP
iiTrial: AFACT grilled on 'reasonable steps' for iiNet

iiTrial: AFACT grilled on 'reasonable steps' for iiNet

Business models pursued by content owners questioned.
John Hilvert Dec 1 2011 7:16AM Telco/ISP
iiTrial: Comms Alliance, APRA allowed to intervene

iiTrial: Comms Alliance, APRA allowed to intervene

Copyright appeal begins.
John Hilvert Nov 30 2011 1:55PM Software
Government struggles to fill ICT posts

Government struggles to fill ICT posts

Human Services tops employer list.
John Hilvert Nov 28 2011 7:16AM Training & Development
'Authorisation' a lost opportunity in AFACT appeal

'Authorisation' a lost opportunity in AFACT appeal

Analysis: Will the appeal solve anything?
James Hutchinson , John Hilvert Nov 25 2011 12:59PM Telco/ISP
Finance creates three-year ICT panel

Finance creates three-year ICT panel

Updated: WISP panel announcement yet to come.
John Hilvert Nov 24 2011 10:37AM Financial Services
High Court gives hope to iiTrial interveners

High Court gives hope to iiTrial interveners

Half-day hearing added to schedule.
James Hutchinson , John Hilvert Nov 24 2011 7:03AM Telco/ISP

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