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

Electoral systems secure after parliament hack, but longing for upgrade

Electoral systems secure after parliament hack, but longing for upgrade

AEC chief reiterates need for IT rebuild.
Justin Hendry Feb 21 2019 12:16PM Strategy
Millions opt-out of My Health Record

Millions opt-out of My Health Record

ADHA reveals final figure.
Justin Hendry Feb 20 2019 4:24PM Strategy
IBM, Accenture fight for massive Defence ERP deal

IBM, Accenture fight for massive Defence ERP deal

System integrators shortlist finally revealed.
Justin Hendry Feb 20 2019 7:27AM Strategy
Questions over DTA's govt-wide IT oversight function

Questions over DTA's govt-wide IT oversight function

After $34m national biometrics system collapse.
Justin Hendry Feb 19 2019 11:48AM Strategy
Incumbent scores big after national biometrics system fail

Incumbent scores big after national biometrics system fail

ACIC hands IDEMIA $34m to continue NAFIS support.
Justin Hendry Feb 19 2019 7:04AM Strategy
Political party networks caught up in parliament's IT breach

Political party networks caught up in parliament's IT breach

But no evidence of electoral interference.
Justin Hendry Feb 18 2019 12:42PM Security
Qld energy utilities prepare for consumer data right

Qld energy utilities prepare for consumer data right

Legislation spurs open data vision.
Justin Hendry Feb 18 2019 7:10AM Strategy
Disability workers personal information to be centralised in new NDIS database

Disability workers personal information to be centralised in new NDIS database

Expected to improve portability of screening checks.
Justin Hendry Feb 15 2019 12:28PM Software
Australian university chiefs applaud restraint in Defence trade controls review

Australian university chiefs applaud restraint in Defence trade controls review

Label considered findings "a win for common sense".
Justin Hendry Feb 15 2019 6:45AM Strategy
Defence's bid for new technology restrictions scuttled by Thom review

Defence's bid for new technology restrictions scuttled by Thom review

More nuanced approach needed to address legislative gaps.
Justin Hendry Feb 14 2019 3:13PM Strategy
Govt moves to extend encryption-busting powers to anti-corruption agencies

Govt moves to extend encryption-busting powers to anti-corruption agencies

Proposes changing 'interception agency' definition.
Justin Hendry Feb 13 2019 5:18PM Security
ASX-listed crypto exchange smacked over disclosure fail

ASX-listed crypto exchange smacked over disclosure fail

ASIC seeks alpha, finds vapour.
Justin Hendry Feb 12 2019 6:33PM Financial Services
DTA warns blockchain is still a solution looking for a problem

DTA warns blockchain is still a solution looking for a problem

Agencies urged to exercise "pragmatism" and mind the business and technical "gaps".
Justin Hendry Feb 12 2019 4:16PM Strategy
Leidos lands $500m Defence intelligence integration gig

Leidos lands $500m Defence intelligence integration gig

Handed key SI role.
Justin Hendry Feb 12 2019 2:05PM Strategy
Qld cops set to commercialise forensic management system

Qld cops set to commercialise forensic management system

Tries to turn a profit.
Justin Hendry Feb 12 2019 12:12PM Strategy
Second Aussie airport gets new contactless arrivals smartgates

Second Aussie airport gets new contactless arrivals smartgates

And another lines up.
Justin Hendry Feb 12 2019 7:20AM Strategy
Sunshine Coast cable landing build gets underway

Sunshine Coast cable landing build gets underway

Will host JGA-South cable spur.
Justin Hendry Feb 11 2019 12:41PM Telco/ISP
Defence dumped unrestricted crypto research permits without warning

Defence dumped unrestricted crypto research permits without warning

But permanent replacement under consideration.
Justin Hendry Feb 8 2019 5:30PM Strategy
Security breach strikes parliament's IT network

Security breach strikes parliament's IT network

All passwords reset.
Justin Hendry Feb 8 2019 10:29AM Security
Former AMP IT contractor pleads guilty to stealing data

Former AMP IT contractor pleads guilty to stealing data

Attempted to board flight to China.
Justin Hendry Feb 7 2019 1:53PM Financial Services

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