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

Victoria Police not always activating body-cams where required

Victoria Police not always activating body-cams where required

Audit finds no footage for one in ten incidents.
Justin Hendry Jun 8 2022 5:03PM Hardware
Digital birth certificate holds key to ID verification problem: Dominello

Digital birth certificate holds key to ID verification problem: Dominello

'A big reform, with national consequences'.
Justin Hendry Jun 8 2022 11:57AM Strategy
Fair Work is building an API for award pay rates

Fair Work is building an API for award pay rates

Could help prevent underpayments to employees.
Justin Hendry Jun 8 2022 6:40AM Software
WA gov eyes one-stop shop future for ServiceWA app

WA gov eyes one-stop shop future for ServiceWA app

Adds first new feature with more to follow.
Justin Hendry Jun 7 2022 5:14PM Strategy
Law firm mulls class action over NDIS software provider data breach

Law firm mulls class action over NDIS software provider data breach

Centennial Lawyers starts preliminary investigations.
Justin Hendry Jun 7 2022 11:42AM Security
NAB automates DR management to recover its systems faster

NAB automates DR management to recover its systems faster

As it continues to reduce number of critical incidents.
Justin Hendry Jun 7 2022 6:52AM Financial Services
Qld gov expands smart ticketing system trial to Brisbane

Qld gov expands smart ticketing system trial to Brisbane

Contactless payments come to first SEQ rail line.
Justin Hendry Jun 6 2022 12:45PM Strategy
Former PJCIS chair named shadow cyber security minister

Former PJCIS chair named shadow cyber security minister

James Paterson takes portfolio in Dutton's shadow ministry.
Justin Hendry Jun 6 2022 11:10AM Strategy
NSW gov plans verifiable credentials pilot

NSW gov plans verifiable credentials pilot

As answer to "paper sandwich" conundrum.
Justin Hendry Jun 6 2022 6:55AM Strategy
AFP, Monash Uni crowdsource images to train AI to detect child abuse

AFP, Monash Uni crowdsource images to train AI to detect child abuse

Looks to ethical sourcing after Clearview AI controversy.
Justin Hendry Jun 3 2022 4:24PM Software
SA gov pulls back digital spend after pandemic push

SA gov pulls back digital spend after pandemic push

Flags project reduction in 2022 budget.
Justin Hendry Jun 3 2022 12:10PM Strategy
Service Victoria building reusable digital tool for local gov

Service Victoria building reusable digital tool for local gov

'Council in a Box' to bring together common functions.
Justin Hendry Jun 3 2022 6:54AM Strategy
NSW DCS signs AWS megadeal for $57.6m

NSW DCS signs AWS megadeal for $57.6m

Consolidates consumption by business units.
Justin Hendry Jun 3 2022 6:49AM Cloud
DTA to move from PM&C to Finance

DTA to move from PM&C to Finance

Returns to its AGIMO roots.
Justin Hendry Jun 2 2022 7:00AM Strategy
DTA appoints new CTO, investment exec in leadership reset

DTA appoints new CTO, investment exec in leadership reset

Looks to the Queensland government and within.
Justin Hendry Jun 1 2022 11:31AM Strategy
Albanese elevates cyber security with new standalone minister

Albanese elevates cyber security with new standalone minister

Also appoints comms, industry and gov services ministers.
Justin Hendry May 31 2022 7:29PM Strategy
NDIS case management system provider breached

NDIS case management system provider breached

Updated: "Large volume" of sensitive health data exposed.
Justin Hendry May 31 2022 5:28PM Security
Vic gov adopts Salesforce for wage subsidy grant overhaul

Vic gov adopts Salesforce for wage subsidy grant overhaul

Replaces 12 existing grant management systems with one.
Justin Hendry May 31 2022 11:45AM Strategy
Sydney Water trials acoustic sensors for leaks, saves 9000 megalitres

Sydney Water trials acoustic sensors for leaks, saves 9000 megalitres

Cuts water waste by $20 million.
Justin Hendry May 30 2022 3:40PM Hardware
50k customers caught up in Spirit Super phishing attack

50k customers caught up in Spirit Super phishing attack

Data possibly compromised after attacker overcame MFA.
Justin Hendry May 30 2022 11:20AM Security

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