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.

A-G: Filter won't drive users to encryption

A-G: Filter won't drive users to encryption

Attorney General's Dept backs Conroy's filter plan.
Ry Crozier Oct 5 2010 11:43AM Telco/ISP
ACTA agreement to be released "shortly"

ACTA agreement to be released "shortly"

Business leaders got special invite.
Liam Tung Oct 5 2010 6:39AM Software
Turnbull backtracks on NBN demolition

Turnbull backtracks on NBN demolition

Tries to poke holes in justification instead.
Ry Crozier Sep 30 2010 11:29AM Telco/ISP
Attorney General reveals CERT workload

Attorney General reveals CERT workload

First stats on new response team.
Ry Crozier Sep 29 2010 4:03PM Security
Telstra pushes back NBN deal approval dates

Telstra pushes back NBN deal approval dates

Blames Government formation and legislation timeline.
Ry Crozier Sep 29 2010 11:51AM Telco/ISP
Gungahlin residents offered time with NBN Co

Gungahlin residents offered time with NBN Co

Broadband blackspot in line for fibre.
Ry Crozier Sep 28 2010 2:13PM Telco/ISP
Turnbull lays out case for NBN cost-benefit

Turnbull lays out case for NBN cost-benefit

Opposition communications spokesman to meet NBN Co CEO, debate Conroy.
Nate Cochrane Sep 24 2010 8:28PM Telco/ISP
Telstra trials retail broadband on Tassie NBN

Telstra trials retail broadband on Tassie NBN

Free fibre services for 100 existing Telstra customers.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2010 1:53PM Telco/ISP
Coalition promises "refined" broadband policy

Coalition promises "refined" broadband policy

Christopher Pyne says it's a long way to the next election.
Staff Writers Sep 20 2010 10:54AM Telco/ISP
NBN must avoid becoming 'failed state'

NBN must avoid becoming 'failed state'

Arbor Networks urges NBN Co to build a network that is secure by design.
Ry Crozier Sep 17 2010 1:52PM Security
NBN Co builds for video, sharing

NBN Co builds for video, sharing

Retail service providers to approach customers with confidence for first time.
Nate Cochrane Sep 16 2010 4:12PM Telco/ISP
Austrade organises Asian broadband tour

Austrade organises Asian broadband tour

Industry invited for ‘Digital Economy and Broadband Applications Mission’.
Liz Tay Sep 16 2010 11:15AM Strategy
Abbott: Telstra "bought, not convinced" on NBN

Abbott: Telstra "bought, not convinced" on NBN

Hopes to change independents' minds.
Ry Crozier Sep 15 2010 11:03AM Telco/ISP
Turnbull blasts NBN waste, internet filter

Turnbull blasts NBN waste, internet filter

Shadow comms minister predicts "massive destruction of wealth".
Ry Crozier Sep 14 2010 5:51PM Telco/ISP
Turnbull attacks rejigged NBN

Turnbull attacks rejigged NBN

Bad news for internet users in outer suburbs.
Ry Crozier Sep 14 2010 5:18PM Telco/ISP
Turnbull nabs communications portfolio

Turnbull nabs communications portfolio

Tony Smith shown the door.
Ry Crozier Sep 14 2010 3:56PM Telco/ISP
Optus white lists cable-compatible security devices

Optus white lists cable-compatible security devices

Nine to 12-month turnaround for HFC-compliant alarm firmware.
Nate Cochrane Sep 14 2010 6:12AM Security
NBN obsoletes a million security systems: ASIAL

NBN obsoletes a million security systems: ASIAL

Industry fears broadband upgrade neither alarms nor alerts Australians.
Nate Cochrane Sep 13 2010 1:18PM Security
NBN priority not promised to independents: Conroy

NBN priority not promised to independents: Conroy

Regional rollout re-jig.
Ry Crozier Sep 9 2010 6:57AM Telco/ISP
Conroy to rejig NBN rollout schedule

Conroy to rejig NBN rollout schedule

Priority fibre for regional areas.
Ry Crozier Sep 8 2010 1:38PM Telco/ISP

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