Spotlight on Federal Government Spotlight on Federal Government

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.

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
TPG Telecom makes fresh play to be a 'more robust competitor to NBN Co'

TPG Telecom makes fresh play to be a 'more robust competitor to NBN Co'

Decision expected by early February 2022.
Ry Crozier Nov 19 2021 12:42AM Telco/ISP
Labor to give 30,000 families free NBN for a year

Labor to give 30,000 families free NBN for a year

While it comes up with a permanent strategy to bridge the digital divide.
Ry Crozier Nov 18 2021 1:21PM Telco/ISP
Australia to invest $111 million in quantum technology

Australia to invest $111 million in quantum technology

One of nine technology areas deemed "critical" to the national interest.
Colin Packham Nov 17 2021 9:21AM Hardware
Vandals topple second Vic NBN wireless tower in four years

Vandals topple second Vic NBN wireless tower in four years

May have taken up to a fortnight to fall over.
Ry Crozier Nov 17 2021 6:52AM Telco/ISP
Labor's early election pledge to offer fibre to "nearly 7 in 8" FTTN users

Labor's early election pledge to offer fibre to "nearly 7 in 8" FTTN users

Not just the lucky half.
Ry Crozier Nov 16 2021 10:00PM Telco/ISP
Google Research Australia to be set up

Google Research Australia to be set up

As part of a five-year, $1bn investment agreement.
Ry Crozier Nov 16 2021 12:22PM Strategy
Telstra distances 5G fixed wireless from being an NBN 'replacement'

Telstra distances 5G fixed wireless from being an NBN 'replacement'

But says it could be useful for people on NBN FTTN or wireless.
Ry Crozier Nov 16 2021 12:07PM Telco/ISP
Superloop sees challenger ISPs taking one-third of Australia's fixed broadband market

Superloop sees challenger ISPs taking one-third of Australia's fixed broadband market

Wants to triple its own share of consumer connections.
Ry Crozier Nov 11 2021 11:36AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co caps fibre upgrade trial numbers to a maximum of 525 premises

NBN Co caps fibre upgrade trial numbers to a maximum of 525 premises

Regardless of how many orders retailers place.
Ry Crozier Nov 10 2021 10:17AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co puts broadband tax target back on cellular, LEO operators

NBN Co puts broadband tax target back on cellular, LEO operators

Copper end-of-life weighs on wireless cost projections.
Ry Crozier Nov 9 2021 1:14PM Telco/ISP

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