federal government

Police get online account takeover, data disruption powers

Police get online account takeover, data disruption powers

After "extraordinary" bill passes federal parliament.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2021 5:02PM Security
Triple Zero call tracking tech now deployed Australia-wide

Triple Zero call tracking tech now deployed Australia-wide

Eight-month advanced mobile location rollout complete.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2021 12:03PM Strategy
Defence's Telstra-built network overhaul jumps another $33m

Defence's Telstra-built network overhaul jumps another $33m

As the decade-long project nears its anniversary.
Justin Hendry Aug 24 2021 7:03AM Strategy
Three more data centre providers join govt's 'certified strategic' club

Three more data centre providers join govt's 'certified strategic' club

NextDC, Equinix and Fujitsu get the tick.
Justin Hendry Aug 23 2021 6:53AM Strategy
Parliament hunts for its next CISO

Parliament hunts for its next CISO

Search begins 10 months after role was vacated.
Justin Hendry Aug 19 2021 6:55AM Security
Defence told to stop leaving ERP decisions to contractors

Defence told to stop leaving ERP decisions to contractors

Audit finds IBM, other contractors involved in board decisions.
Justin Hendry Aug 17 2021 3:54PM Strategy
OCR Labs earns govt digital ID accreditation

OCR Labs earns govt digital ID accreditation

Becomes first private identity provider to do so.
Justin Hendry Aug 17 2021 10:20AM Strategy
DTA abandons open source govt design system

DTA abandons open source govt design system

Leaves agencies to their own devices.
Justin Hendry Aug 17 2021 7:01AM Strategy
Govts set first national data sharing priorities

Govts set first national data sharing priorities

Agree to create an 'Australian Data Network'.
Justin Hendry Aug 16 2021 11:36AM Strategy
Govt looks for new SMS warning system to augment Emergency Alert

Govt looks for new SMS warning system to augment Emergency Alert

Turns to market after initial budget funding.
Justin Hendry Aug 16 2021 6:55AM Strategy
Govt tightens bonus rules after NBN Co gifts staff $78m

Govt tightens bonus rules after NBN Co gifts staff $78m

Asks that all entities limit payments.
Justin Hendry Aug 13 2021 12:21PM Telco/ISP
Experts call for rethink of COVIDSafe app

Experts call for rethink of COVIDSafe app

Offer frank assessment in wake of govt report.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2021 7:00AM Strategy
Defence hands EY $10m for a five month job

Defence hands EY $10m for a five month job

For change management around its ERP program.
Justin Hendry Aug 5 2021 1:35PM Strategy
Defence to create data division, appoint data integration chief

Defence to create data division, appoint data integration chief

As part of new strategy.
Justin Hendry Aug 4 2021 1:16PM Strategy
DTA kills last of platform pilots as focus shifts to myGov rebuild

DTA kills last of platform pilots as focus shifts to myGov rebuild

Lights out for Notify.com.au.
Justin Hendry Aug 3 2021 12:41PM Strategy
Govt preparing to tighten social media laws

Govt preparing to tighten social media laws

As it finalises draft legislation.
Kate Weber Aug 3 2021 6:55AM Financial Services
Australian Covid-19 vaccine certificates come to digital wallets

Australian Covid-19 vaccine certificates come to digital wallets

Can now be added by those fully vaccinated.
Justin Hendry Aug 2 2021 3:10PM Software
Victorian govt poaches Services Australia CIO

Victorian govt poaches Services Australia CIO

Michael McNamara named Digital Victoria's inaugural CEO.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 5:17PM Strategy
AFP searches for a tracking system that supports 4G, 5G devices

AFP searches for a tracking system that supports 4G, 5G devices

Universal tracking platform to replace multiple existing systems.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 1:19PM Software
Govt concedes COVIDSafe app 'rarely used' in overdue report

Govt concedes COVIDSafe app 'rarely used' in overdue report

Puts it down to low transmission rates and strong manual tracing.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 7:00AM Software

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