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

Defence puts $600m Navy IT upgrade to market

Defence puts $600m Navy IT upgrade to market

Proposes panel arrangement to source hardware, software.
Justin Hendry Jan 10 2020 12:22PM Hardware
ATO reveals cause of tax time IT outage

ATO reveals cause of tax time IT outage

Fault traced to two routers after traffic spike.
Justin Hendry Jan 10 2020 12:20PM Strategy
ATO hands Macquarie Telecom $20m internet gateway deal

ATO hands Macquarie Telecom $20m internet gateway deal

Will leverage telco's as-a-service SOC play.
Justin Hendry Dec 23 2019 3:18PM Security
AFP to deploy body-cams at major airports

AFP to deploy body-cams at major airports

Rollout to begin in February.
Justin Hendry Dec 20 2019 3:46PM Strategy
NSW to trial digital Opal card next year

NSW to trial digital Opal card next year

Takes next step toward Netflix model for transport.
Justin Hendry Dec 20 2019 11:43AM Strategy
AUSTRAC revokes first crypto exchange licences

AUSTRAC revokes first crypto exchange licences

Three operators have registrations cancelled.
Justin Hendry Dec 20 2019 7:10AM Financial Services
Home Affairs delays Australia's airport smartgate upgrade

Home Affairs delays Australia's airport smartgate upgrade

Rollout now planned from 2021.
Justin Hendry Dec 20 2019 7:05AM Strategy
Australian Digital Health Agency names interim chief

Australian Digital Health Agency names interim chief

Outgoing COO delays departure.
Justin Hendry Dec 19 2019 12:13PM Strategy
IT contractor faces new charges over LandMark White data breaches

IT contractor faces new charges over LandMark White data breaches

Suspect remains in custody.
Justin Hendry Dec 19 2019 10:50AM Security
Australia's digital identity bill tops $200m

Australia's digital identity bill tops $200m

DTA reveals Govpass cost since 2015 Turnbull directive.
Justin Hendry Dec 19 2019 6:59AM Strategy
Google pays $481.5m to settle Aussie tax dispute

Google pays $481.5m to settle Aussie tax dispute

After extensive audit.
Justin Hendry Dec 18 2019 4:06PM Strategy
Govt rejects calls to give DTA more clout

Govt rejects calls to give DTA more clout

Won’t change agency's current mandate, at least for now.
Justin Hendry Dec 17 2019 12:26PM Strategy
Feds to conduct 'urgent' audit to forge new IT blueprint

Feds to conduct 'urgent' audit to forge new IT blueprint

After APS review finds system stocktake necessary for reform.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2019 4:45PM Strategy
ATO gets $151m for better storage, security

ATO gets $151m for better storage, security

MYEFO: While Home Affairs gets $31m to improve visa and citizenship processing ICT.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2019 1:38PM Strategy
Massive single business register consolidation scores $60m

Massive single business register consolidation scores $60m

MYEFO: New platforms get a start.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2019 1:28PM Strategy
Govt resuscitates Medicare legacy payments system with another $37m

Govt resuscitates Medicare legacy payments system with another $37m

MYEFO: And prepares to restart apprenticeship IT system overhaul.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2019 1:15PM Strategy
ACSC chief Rachel Noble ascends to head ASD

ACSC chief Rachel Noble ascends to head ASD

Replaces Mike Burgess.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2019 12:45AM Strategy
NSW govt told to urgently improve cyber security resilience

NSW govt told to urgently improve cyber security resilience

Auditor reveals poor agency self-assessment results.
Justin Hendry Dec 13 2019 12:02PM Strategy
The tech giants that paid no Aussie tax last year

The tech giants that paid no Aussie tax last year

ATO reveals 2018 data.
Justin Hendry Dec 12 2019 1:53PM Strategy
Victoria Police completes body-worn camera rollout

Victoria Police completes body-worn camera rollout

More than 9000 devices now deployed.
Justin Hendry Dec 11 2019 6:19PM Strategy

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