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

Gov looks to close data security 'gaps' with new action plan

Gov looks to close data security 'gaps' with new action plan

After flurry of recent reforms.
Justin Hendry Apr 6 2022 12:06PM Strategy
Victoria to replace wireless myki readers as 3G shutdown nears

Victoria to replace wireless myki readers as 3G shutdown nears

Must get its house in order before 2024.
Justin Hendry Apr 6 2022 6:40AM Hardware
AEC taps Accenture, Epicon for election systems rebuild

AEC taps Accenture, Epicon for election systems rebuild

Will assist with once-in-generation overhaul.
Justin Hendry Apr 6 2022 6:30AM Strategy
ASIC sues Macquarie Bank over fraud monitoring failures

ASIC sues Macquarie Bank over fraud monitoring failures

Systems didn't flag unauthorised transactions from financial advisers.
Justin Hendry Apr 5 2022 12:27PM Financial Services
More cops to start using national real-time criminal intelligence system

More cops to start using national real-time criminal intelligence system

"Late adopters" to come onboard before end of 2022.
Justin Hendry Apr 5 2022 7:00AM Strategy
Defence cancels SkyGuardian drones to fund REDSPICE cyber plan

Defence cancels SkyGuardian drones to fund REDSPICE cyber plan

Billion-dollar project canned.
Justin Hendry Apr 1 2022 3:48PM Strategy
Victoria Police hires long-time health CIO

Victoria Police hires long-time health CIO

As new digital chief.
Justin Hendry Apr 1 2022 12:05PM Training & Development
Public sector data sharing laws pass parliament with Labor changes

Public sector data sharing laws pass parliament with Labor changes

Privacy protections added, while restrictions imposed on corporations.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2022 5:17PM Security
Four industry-run AI centres to share in $44m

Four industry-run AI centres to share in $44m

Will drive research commercialisation.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2022 3:49PM Cloud
AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers

AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers

Commissioner says powers are the 'envy' of the world.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2022 12:20PM Security
Global tech talent visa intake halved amid skills shortage

Global tech talent visa intake halved amid skills shortage

Budget 2022: Visa program slashed.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2022 7:00PM Training & Development
Talent crisis raises questions over $10bn REDSPICE cyber plan: Labor

Talent crisis raises questions over $10bn REDSPICE cyber plan: Labor

Calls for detail on plan to double size of ASD.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2022 5:01PM Security
All the tech in the 2022 federal budget

All the tech in the 2022 federal budget

Budget 2022: Winners revealed.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2022 8:55PM Strategy
Small business tax breaks for cloud, cyber security grow

Small business tax breaks for cloud, cyber security grow

Budget 2022: One-year boost to accelerate digital adoption.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2022 8:44PM Cloud
Medicare payment system upgrade gets big funding boost

Medicare payment system upgrade gets big funding boost

Budget 2022: Services Australia scores millions.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2022 8:30PM Strategy
Gov tops up digital economy strategy with $130m

Gov tops up digital economy strategy with $130m

Budget 2022: Cyber hubs, consumer data right the big winners.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2022 8:27PM Strategy
ASD to double in size after $10bn cyber security funding boost

ASD to double in size after $10bn cyber security funding boost

Budget 2022: Offensive, defence capabilities to grow.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2022 8:02PM Security
COVIDSafe app to endure as pandemic powers lapse

COVIDSafe app to endure as pandemic powers lapse

No immediate plans to discontinue.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2022 6:50AM Software
Second critical infrastructure cyber security bill gets PJCIS green light

Second critical infrastructure cyber security bill gets PJCIS green light

Committee recommends no major changes.
Justin Hendry Mar 28 2022 1:01PM Security
Qld Police stand up Axon portal for community evidence uploads

Qld Police stand up Axon portal for community evidence uploads

Says it is now world's largest user.
Justin Hendry Mar 28 2022 6:47AM Software

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