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's digital driver's licence faces final test

NSW's digital driver's licence faces final test

Trial expands to Albury ahead of state-wide rollout.
Justin Hendry May 29 2019 7:31AM Software
Did Morrison just kill the DTA?

Did Morrison just kill the DTA?

Analysis: Services Australia is nigh. So where to now for digital govt?
Justin Hendry May 28 2019 7:00AM Strategy
Vic Budget rolls $150m in digital radio upgrades

Vic Budget rolls $150m in digital radio upgrades

2019 budget focuses on transport, justice and education IT.
Justin Hendry May 27 2019 4:10PM Strategy
SA Police finds first new CIO in 20 years

SA Police finds first new CIO in 20 years

Looks across state govt for new blood.
Justin Hendry May 24 2019 12:55PM Training & Development
Bureau of Meteorology hunts new CISO

Bureau of Meteorology hunts new CISO

After last chief moved to ANU.
Justin Hendry May 24 2019 7:09AM Security
ATO buys 12,000 new Dell devices

ATO buys 12,000 new Dell devices

To replace end-of-life HP fleet.
Justin Hendry May 23 2019 12:18PM Hardware
Human Services told to fix broken child support IT system immediately

Human Services told to fix broken child support IT system immediately

Does not achieve core outcomes of the original business case: Deloitte review.
Justin Hendry May 23 2019 7:20AM Strategy
Victoria unlocks govt data with API gateway

Victoria unlocks govt data with API gateway

Launches portal for developers.
Justin Hendry May 22 2019 12:45PM Software
Dept Home Affairs appoints new CIO, restructures tech group

Dept Home Affairs appoints new CIO, restructures tech group

Merges IT, major capability divisions.
Justin Hendry May 22 2019 7:00AM Strategy
Qld govt axes $60m debt recovery IT system contract

Qld govt axes $60m debt recovery IT system contract

After delays, cost blowouts.
Justin Hendry May 21 2019 1:16PM Strategy
Govt IT contractor charged over cryptocurrency mining

Govt IT contractor charged over cryptocurrency mining

More than $9000 allegedly mined on agency IT systems.
Justin Hendry May 21 2019 8:47AM Security
NSW govt appoints new cyber chief

NSW govt appoints new cyber chief

And creates a newly realigned office.
Justin Hendry May 20 2019 4:00PM Strategy
Sydney Trains brings real-time occupancy data to stations

Sydney Trains brings real-time occupancy data to stations

Indicator boards now show seat availability.
Justin Hendry May 20 2019 12:32PM Software
NSW Police closes in on new core system vendor

NSW Police closes in on new core system vendor

Three vendors fight it out.
Justin Hendry May 20 2019 10:41AM Strategy
WA guns database sprayed over integrity issues

WA guns database sprayed over integrity issues

Police staff resort to spreadsheets.
Justin Hendry May 17 2019 7:00AM Strategy
Australian Cyber Security Centre stands up government flying squad

Australian Cyber Security Centre stands up government flying squad

Team tasked with uplifting agency cyber posture.
Justin Hendry May 16 2019 11:55AM Strategy
Horizon Power's biggest cyber-attack risk is its HR team

Horizon Power's biggest cyber-attack risk is its HR team

Auditor zaps sloppy tech hiring.
Justin Hendry May 16 2019 7:23AM Security
Ministers cane NAPLAN online after IT glitches; teachers want it expelled

Ministers cane NAPLAN online after IT glitches; teachers want it expelled

Confidence in exam "shattered".
Justin Hendry May 15 2019 7:01PM Software
Qld to introduce real-time drug tracking system

Qld to introduce real-time drug tracking system

Latest to commit to stopping 'doctor shopping'.
Justin Hendry May 15 2019 1:30PM Strategy
NSW Transport winds back Uber-style bus services

NSW Transport winds back Uber-style bus services

But pilots racing ahead in other areas.
Justin Hendry May 15 2019 1:30PM Strategy

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