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 complete massive Apple mobile rollout early

Victoria Police complete massive Apple mobile rollout early

9000-plus iPhones, iPads now deployed.
Justin Hendry Jun 14 2019 12:19PM Strategy
Vic parliament facing 5000 cyber threat events daily

Vic parliament facing 5000 cyber threat events daily

Peaked at 10 million threat events last year.
Justin Hendry Jun 13 2019 1:45PM Security
Qld opposition claims govt IT blowouts nearing $450m

Qld opposition claims govt IT blowouts nearing $450m

Wants CIOs charged with investigating overspend.
Justin Hendry Jun 13 2019 7:15AM Strategy
NSW Police core systems director departs with immediate effect

NSW Police core systems director departs with immediate effect

Exclusive: As COPS overhaul reaches pointy end.
Justin Hendry Jun 12 2019 1:10PM Strategy
Victorians flock to Google Pay myki alternative

Victorians flock to Google Pay myki alternative

Almost 100,000 users in 11 weeks.
Justin Hendry Jun 12 2019 11:23AM Strategy
Qld govt cashes up its internet backhaul play FibreCo

Qld govt cashes up its internet backhaul play FibreCo

Aims to improve regional NBN connectivity.
Justin Hendry Jun 12 2019 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Qld budget sinks $85 million into digital services, cyber security

Qld budget sinks $85 million into digital services, cyber security

Under 'responsive government' initiative.
Justin Hendry Jun 11 2019 5:10PM Strategy
Qld govt races to begin new child safety IT system build

Qld govt races to begin new child safety IT system build

After securing $51 million.
Justin Hendry Jun 11 2019 12:35PM Strategy
Opal card integration with Apple Pay, Google Pay? Dominello dares to dream

Opal card integration with Apple Pay, Google Pay? Dominello dares to dream

NSW Transport focuses on contactless payments rollout.
Justin Hendry Jun 11 2019 7:15AM Strategy
Uber Australia drivers not employees, ombudsman rules

Uber Australia drivers not employees, ombudsman rules

Finds no evidence of an employment relationship.
Justin Hendry Jun 7 2019 12:21PM Software
WA Police turns to AI for digital evidence

WA Police turns to AI for digital evidence

From weeks and months into hours.
Justin Hendry Jun 7 2019 11:31AM Strategy
DTA to live on within Services Australia

DTA to live on within Services Australia

Will remain independent agency.
Justin Hendry Jun 5 2019 11:00AM Strategy
ACT govt puts $70m towards digital health record

ACT govt puts $70m towards digital health record

Budget funding to upgrade core health systems.
Justin Hendry Jun 5 2019 6:59AM Strategy
ATO hit by online services outage

ATO hit by online services outage

Tax agent and other business reporting services affected.
Justin Hendry Jun 4 2019 11:58AM Software
Finance moves to replace Parliament's secure comms backbone

Finance moves to replace Parliament's secure comms backbone

Network used for secret transmissions.
Justin Hendry Jun 3 2019 4:32PM Networking
Former Conroy staffer Watts takes on shadow cyber security duties

Former Conroy staffer Watts takes on shadow cyber security duties

In Labor's new ministry.
Justin Hendry Jun 3 2019 12:06PM Strategy
Qld govt commits $51m to new child safety IT system

Qld govt commits $51m to new child safety IT system

After auditor finds unresolved issues.
Justin Hendry May 31 2019 11:16AM Strategy
DHS claims urgent child support IT problems fixed

DHS claims urgent child support IT problems fixed

But wider overhaul remains postponed.
Justin Hendry May 30 2019 12:30PM Strategy
Dominello "relieved" Service NSW model adopted by Feds

Dominello "relieved" Service NSW model adopted by Feds

Renewed service delivery focus applauded.
Justin Hendry May 30 2019 6:58AM Strategy
Services Australia assumes govt-wide IT function, replaces DHS

Services Australia assumes govt-wide IT function, replaces DHS

Rebadged department gets expanded remit.
Justin Hendry May 29 2019 3:01PM Strategy

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