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Governments everywhere have come to realise that digital service delivery can be both more effective and less costly.

Which is why Australia’s Federal government established the Digital Transformation Agency to pave the way for an aggressive push into digital services.

iTnews has chronicled the resulting stream of new initiatives that change the way citizens and businesses work with government.

For this year’s benchmark we received entries from federal agencies detailing such efforts and showcasing how Canberra is not just talking technology, but using it to deliver outcomes that matter for Australians.

NBN Co can't say which premises are eligible for a free fibre upgrade

NBN Co can't say which premises are eligible for a free fibre upgrade

In advance of construction.
Ry Crozier Dec 17 2021 11:52AM Telco/ISP
Australia and US sign CLOUD Act deal for cross-border data access

Australia and US sign CLOUD Act deal for cross-border data access

Law enforcement agencies get streamlined path for data requests.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2021 1:16PM Security
NBN Co has one-third of its IT workloads in public cloud

NBN Co has one-third of its IT workloads in public cloud

Offers a rare look inside its cloud migration works.
Ry Crozier Dec 16 2021 7:04AM Cloud
NBN Co tables new 'price construct' to industry

NBN Co tables new 'price construct' to industry

Offers to widen application of flat wholesale pricing "over time".
Ry Crozier Dec 14 2021 11:49PM Telco/ISP
US, Australia, Denmark, Norway to curb tech exports to human rights abusers

US, Australia, Denmark, Norway to curb tech exports to human rights abusers

As part of 'Summit for Democracy'.
Staff Writer Dec 13 2021 8:56AM Strategy
Australia, Japan, US agree to jointly fund new Pacific subsea cable

Australia, Japan, US agree to jointly fund new Pacific subsea cable

Extend regional investments in subsea infrastructure.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2021 4:42AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co says not 'all' brownfields premises will have attainable 25Mbps speed by the end of 2022

NBN Co says not 'all' brownfields premises will have attainable 25Mbps speed by the end of 2022

In response to Labor questions.
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2021 7:14AM Telco/ISP
Police analyse 19 million messages captured in AN0M encrypted comms sting

Police analyse 19 million messages captured in AN0M encrypted comms sting

Identifies a fresh set of targets.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2021 10:46AM Hardware
Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor largely prevails in US trial

Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor largely prevails in US trial

"I feel completely vindicated," Craig Wright says.
Jonathan Stempel Dec 7 2021 12:45PM Financial Services
Gov plots new telco data access or surveillance powers for ATO, Border Force, others

Gov plots new telco data access or surveillance powers for ATO, Border Force, others

First proposals under sweeping surveillance reforms released.
Ry Crozier Dec 6 2021 1:21PM Security
ASD says quantum no immediate threat to encrypted government data

ASD says quantum no immediate threat to encrypted government data

Algorithms unlikely to be cracked if approved.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2021 7:00AM Security
Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner

Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner

Designate role until controversial bill passes.
Justin Hendry Dec 2 2021 1:15PM Strategy
Anti-troll laws to compel social media to unmask anonymous commenters

Anti-troll laws to compel social media to unmask anonymous commenters

Or be liable themselves.
Justin Hendry Dec 1 2021 5:14PM Security
Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour

Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour

Under threat of even more legislation.
Colin Packham Dec 1 2021 6:14AM Software
Australia to introduce laws to 'unmask' anonymous commenters online

Australia to introduce laws to 'unmask' anonymous commenters online

Technical implementation left to the platforms to work out.
Ry Crozier Nov 28 2021 6:19PM Strategy
HyperOne doubles number of 'on-ramps' to its national fibre backbone

HyperOne doubles number of 'on-ramps' to its national fibre backbone

Now more than 2000, with the goal to bridge the digital divide.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2021 6:44AM Telco/ISP
ASIC says cryptocurrency investors 'on their own' for now

ASIC says cryptocurrency investors 'on their own' for now

While rules are worked on.
Paulina Duran Nov 23 2021 3:30AM Financial Services
NBN Co chair Dr Ziggy Switkowski to step down

NBN Co chair Dr Ziggy Switkowski to step down

New chair and non-executive director appointed.
Ry Crozier Nov 22 2021 4:54PM Telco/ISP
Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook

Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook

Will submit collective bargaining application to the ACCC.
Staff Writer Nov 22 2021 12:11PM Strategy
Australia, US agree to protect sensitive quantum tech, share knowledge

Australia, US agree to protect sensitive quantum tech, share knowledge

Under new pact.
Justin Hendry Nov 19 2021 12:36PM Strategy

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