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

NSW loses digital govt lead Pia Andrews

NSW loses digital govt lead Pia Andrews

Canberra-Sydney commute takes its toll.
Justin Hendry Sep 19 2019 10:48PM Strategy
Former Qld Health CIO cleared by corruption watchdog

Former Qld Health CIO cleared by corruption watchdog

After conflict of interest allegations.
Justin Hendry Sep 19 2019 12:32PM Strategy
NSW Police request telco data from 14 years ago

NSW Police request telco data from 14 years ago

To crosscheck against new evidence that emerges in cold cases.
Justin Hendry Sep 18 2019 3:33PM Security
Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts

Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts

Up to $10m allegedly stolen.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2019 4:47PM Security
Govt looks to banks for digital ID buy-in

Govt looks to banks for digital ID buy-in

Consults on accreditation requirements.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2019 1:55PM Strategy
First states upload data to national facial recognition system

First states upload data to national facial recognition system

Victoria, Tasmania play national guinea pigs.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2019 11:57AM Strategy
Accenture's $915m My Health Record deal prepped for market

Accenture's $915m My Health Record deal prepped for market

Ten-year contract nears expiry.
Justin Hendry Sep 16 2019 1:09PM Strategy
WA Education pauses $32m student system core overhaul

WA Education pauses $32m student system core overhaul

After Civica software failed testing.
Justin Hendry Sep 16 2019 6:59AM Strategy
Service NSW to shift all on-prem workloads to AWS

Service NSW to shift all on-prem workloads to AWS

Plans to go all-in for compute, storage.
Justin Hendry Sep 16 2019 6:59AM Strategy
Stability issues forced NSW to delay digital driver's licence launch

Stability issues forced NSW to delay digital driver's licence launch

Additional assurances were needed.
Justin Hendry Sep 13 2019 1:04PM Strategy
Qld Police want telco data held for seven years

Qld Police want telco data held for seven years

Two years too short for lengthy investigations.
Justin Hendry Sep 11 2019 4:26PM Security
Qld deploys new Unisys biometrics system for licence applications

Qld deploys new Unisys biometrics system for licence applications

Continues fight against identity fraud.
Justin Hendry Sep 11 2019 11:25AM Software
DTA to create govt-wide telco marketplace

DTA to create govt-wide telco marketplace

Plan to consolidate existing panels moves forward.
Justin Hendry Sep 11 2019 7:07AM Strategy
NSW Health to trial body-worn cameras on paramedics

NSW Health to trial body-worn cameras on paramedics

To deter violence against personnel.
Justin Hendry Sep 10 2019 2:45PM Strategy
DTA reveals cost of new govt-wide Microsoft cloud deal with Data#3

DTA reveals cost of new govt-wide Microsoft cloud deal with Data#3

Now worth $97m over three years.
Justin Hendry Sep 10 2019 12:43PM Strategy
Govts band together to create national disability dataset

Govts band together to create national disability dataset

Pilot to cost $15 million.
Justin Hendry Sep 6 2019 5:13PM Strategy
Queensland reveals first trial sites for digital licences

Queensland reveals first trial sites for digital licences

Learner licences, photo ID picked for pilot.
Justin Hendry Sep 6 2019 2:50PM Strategy
Queensland Health gets a new CIO

Queensland Health gets a new CIO

After last chief suddenly quit.
Justin Hendry Sep 6 2019 12:36PM Strategy
Feds call for input on Australia's next cyber security strategy

Feds call for input on Australia's next cyber security strategy

Ask whether greater state intervention in business systems needed.
Justin Hendry Sep 6 2019 11:47AM Strategy
Services Australia minister floats single govt app for citizens

Services Australia minister floats single govt app for citizens

But questions remain.
Justin Hendry Sep 6 2019 7:05AM Strategy

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