Justin Hendry

Justin Hendry is a Sydney-based journalist and the deputy editor of iTnews. He covers all things government IT. Before joining iTnews in 2017, Hendry worked as a journalist at public sector research house Intermedium. He is a graduate of Macquarie University in Sydney.

Recent articles by Justin Hendry

Melbourne's Eastern Health hit by suspected cyber attack

Melbourne's Eastern Health hit by suspected cyber attack

Some elective surgery cancelled.
Justin Hendry Mar 18 2021 1:03PM Security
Services Australia's IT contractor dependency slammed by union

Services Australia's IT contractor dependency slammed by union

Technology services group now mostly non-APS staff.
Justin Hendry Mar 18 2021 6:55AM Strategy
NSW govt names inaugural AI committee members

NSW govt names inaugural AI committee members

Eleven member expert panel appointed.
Justin Hendry Mar 17 2021 12:33PM Strategy
Govt urged to bring Veterans' Affairs dept IT back in-house

Govt urged to bring Veterans' Affairs dept IT back in-house

CPSU wants Services Australia shared services arrangement reviewed.
Justin Hendry Mar 16 2021 12:46PM Strategy
ATO taps iProov for myGovID face verification

ATO taps iProov for myGovID face verification

Public beta planned for mid-year.
Justin Hendry Mar 16 2021 6:57AM Strategy
NSW Customer Service dept hunts CISO for 'expanded' role

NSW Customer Service dept hunts CISO for 'expanded' role

Leadership position elevated.
Justin Hendry Mar 15 2021 6:55AM Training & Development
Online safety laws get senate committee green light

Online safety laws get senate committee green light

No major changes recommended.
Justin Hendry Mar 15 2021 6:43AM Telco/ISP
Qantas begins trialling vaccine passport app

Qantas begins trialling vaccine passport app

Starts with international repatriation flights.
Justin Hendry Mar 12 2021 3:22PM Software
Cirrus Networks ousts DXC at Geoscience Australia

Cirrus Networks ousts DXC at Geoscience Australia

Wins $13 million IT services deal.
Justin Hendry Mar 12 2021 12:12PM Strategy
Ex-contractor accessed Vic govt IT system 260 times a year after leaving

Ex-contractor accessed Vic govt IT system 260 times a year after leaving

Former department breached privacy laws.
Justin Hendry Mar 12 2021 6:55AM Security
NSW Police to use SMS geo-targeting to help locate missing persons

NSW Police to use SMS geo-targeting to help locate missing persons

Taps national Emergency Alert warning system.
Justin Hendry Mar 11 2021 5:29PM Strategy
Service NSW app outage knocks QR code check-ins offline

Service NSW app outage knocks QR code check-ins offline

Digital driver licence access also impacted.
Justin Hendry Mar 11 2021 4:26PM Software
DTA spins up hosting certification regime

DTA spins up hosting certification regime

Two years after releasing strategy.
Justin Hendry Mar 10 2021 7:12PM Strategy
NSW govt to create on-demand IT contractor pool for 'burst' work

NSW govt to create on-demand IT contractor pool for 'burst' work

As urgent work requests, digital programs climb.
Justin Hendry Mar 10 2021 12:38PM Strategy
Defence taps Fujitsu, Leidos for $175 million deployed IT overhaul

Defence taps Fujitsu, Leidos for $175 million deployed IT overhaul

Updated: Support arrangements get a shakeup.
Justin Hendry Mar 9 2021 12:50PM Strategy
HealthEngine to build Australia's vaccine booking platform

HealthEngine to build Australia's vaccine booking platform

Expected to be live within weeks.
Justin Hendry Mar 8 2021 4:41PM Strategy
VicRoads to partner with private sector for rego system overhaul

VicRoads to partner with private sector for rego system overhaul

Joint venture model proposed.
Justin Hendry Mar 8 2021 12:32PM Strategy
eftpos applies to become first non-govt digital ID exchange operator

eftpos applies to become first non-govt digital ID exchange operator

Ahead of connectID launch in June.
Justin Hendry Mar 5 2021 12:42PM Strategy
NSW govt's mandatory data breach reporting scheme unlikely before 2022

NSW govt's mandatory data breach reporting scheme unlikely before 2022

Another round of consultations now on the cards.
Justin Hendry Mar 5 2021 6:50AM Security
DTA reveals Canberra's 84 costliest in-flight IT projects

DTA reveals Canberra's 84 costliest in-flight IT projects

Home Affairs tops the list.
Justin Hendry Mar 4 2021 12:15PM Strategy

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