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

NBN Co defends controversial supplier decisions

NBN Co defends controversial supplier decisions

Changed risk profile taken on by NBN Co probed by committee.
John Hilvert Jul 6 2011 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Tough rules loom for Government IT procurement

Tough rules loom for Government IT procurement

Sanctions on the table.
John Hilvert Jul 4 2011 1:47PM Financial Services
Vic Government slashes IT service provider panel

Vic Government slashes IT service provider panel

Complaints lodged, investigation launched.
John Hilvert Jun 29 2011 12:58PM Financial Services
OECD internet policy guidelines hit turbulence

OECD internet policy guidelines hit turbulence

Privacy advocates warn draft text cracks down on freedom.
John Hilvert Jun 29 2011 7:18AM Telco/ISP
Audit heralds improved IT management in Government

Audit heralds improved IT management in Government

But Defence procurement system and manual ATO processes raise concerns.
John Hilvert Jun 27 2011 6:43AM Strategy
Senate Committee divided on classification reform

Senate Committee divided on classification reform

Government senators agree with only three of 30 recommendations.
John Hilvert Jun 24 2011 6:51AM Strategy
IIA recruits award-winning journalist as new chief

IIA recruits award-winning journalist as new chief

Steve Burrell to take position after September 2011.
John Hilvert Jun 23 2011 12:19PM Telco/ISP
Government softens stance on data retention

Government softens stance on data retention

Extends laws to comply with the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrime.
John Hilvert Jun 22 2011 11:43AM Security
NBN Co recruits MIPI chief

NBN Co recruits MIPI chief

Departure follows public spat over ISP liability.
John Hilvert Jun 21 2011 6:00AM Telco/ISP
No support for ISP filter in Cyber-Safety report

No support for ISP filter in Cyber-Safety report

Government committee questions whether mandatory ISP filtering proposal would prove effective.
John Hilvert Jun 20 2011 10:35PM Strategy
Turnbull tests NBN Co-pays amendment for greenfields

Turnbull tests NBN Co-pays amendment for greenfields

Fork out for ownership of passive infrastructure and third-party fibre.
James Hutchinson , John Hilvert Jun 17 2011 6:10PM Telco/ISP
RIM chief expects pent-up demand for PlayBook

RIM chief expects pent-up demand for PlayBook

Won't reveal Australian sales targets.
John Hilvert Jun 17 2011 10:44AM Hardware
NBN chief talks up Tassie take-up

NBN chief talks up Tassie take-up

Ready to bill services from August.
John Hilvert Jun 17 2011 7:15AM Telco/ISP
Feds quietly close mandatory internet filtering branch

Feds quietly close mandatory internet filtering branch

But remains committed to mandatory filtering regime.
John Hilvert Jun 16 2011 2:15PM Security
Seven firms win place on Govt telco panel

Seven firms win place on Govt telco panel

Only two pure-play carriers.
John Hilvert Jun 14 2011 9:52PM Financial Services
Tempers flare over national emergency warning system

Tempers flare over national emergency warning system

Australian Governments accused of backing the wrong horse.
John Hilvert Jun 14 2011 4:42PM Networking
Task force backs US security breach disclosure laws

Task force backs US security breach disclosure laws

Combat threats in partnership with industry.
John Hilvert Jun 10 2011 12:42PM Security
Ten tips for winning Government IT deals

Ten tips for winning Government IT deals

How SMEs can avoid the common pitfalls of Canberra's IT market.
John Hilvert Jun 7 2011 2:45PM Strategy
Interview: Wadeson opens up on Government IT

Interview: Wadeson opens up on Government IT

The Australian Government's longest-serving, most influential CIO reveals all on his retirement.
John Hilvert Jun 3 2011 6:42AM Strategy
EU outlines ambitious eGovernment program

EU outlines ambitious eGovernment program

Some common ground with Australian policy direction.
John Hilvert Jun 1 2011 3:49PM Strategy

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