federal government
Criminal intelligence agency appoints new CIO after restructure
As fingerprint database overhaul gets underway.
Jan 21 2022 12:52PM
IT contracts through Digital Marketplace top $3bn in nine months
More than first four years combined.
Jan 19 2022 1:11PM
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator picks new IT services provider
ASG wins contract.
Jan 18 2022 3:25PM
Treasury appoints new tech chief
After former CIO made internal jump last year.
Jan 17 2022 6:45AM
Infosys gets another $71m for Centrelink calculation engine work
As build moves to delivery phase.
Jan 13 2022 12:55PM
DTA loses half its leadership team to Defence, Services Australia
As agency focus turns to digital advice, oversight.
Dec 22 2021 2:05AM
Tens of thousands locked out of ATO Online accounts after payroll hack
Precautionary measure taken while investigation continues.
Dec 17 2021 4:18PM
Gov to spend another $161m on digital identity system
Part of $252.5m digital economy package in MYEFO 2021.
Dec 16 2021 6:35PM
Australian Army runs AI over combat radio comms
Prototype automates transcription, analysis.
Dec 16 2021 1:08PM
Gov unveils Australia's first-ever data strategy
Plans ‘one-stop shop’ for open data.
Dec 14 2021 12:32PM
IDEMIA scores $180m deal to upgrade Australia's fingerprint system
Will shift system to protected cloud platform.
Dec 14 2021 7:02AM
Services Australia appoints new CIDO from within
Transformation projects deputy CEO gets gig.
Dec 13 2021 6:55AM
DTA gauges private sector interest in digital ID system accreditation
Ahead of planned expansion.
Dec 7 2021 12:12PM
Gov sets new assurance regime for IT investments
As technology architecture, re-use catalogue released.
Dec 3 2021 1:56PM
Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner
Designate role until controversial bill passes.
Dec 2 2021 1:15PM
Microsoft becomes 'certified strategic' cloud provider
Joins existing four providers.
Nov 30 2021 6:52AM
Telcos get new powers to block malicious SMS scams at scale
As Telstra begins piloting its 'cyber safety capability'.
Nov 29 2021 12:50PM
NSW moves to build out digital birth certificates for all Australians
After delivering proof-of-concept.
Nov 26 2021 1:30PM
Gov told to "immediately" release digital capability review
Senate committee concerned by lack of progress after two years.
Nov 26 2021 1:18PM
Sovereign push for gov cyber hubs ahead of expansion
DTA calls for industry input.
Nov 23 2021 12:31PM
