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.

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
NBN Co back in business

NBN Co back in business

Gillard, Coalition, Greens have their say.
Liz Tay , Ry Crozier Sep 7 2010 6:22PM Telco/ISP
Katter swings to Coalition

Katter swings to Coalition

Announcement catches Australia off-guard.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2010 2:19PM Strategy
Katter pays tribute to the "no vote" NBN

Katter pays tribute to the "no vote" NBN

Project was "great" for Australians.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2010 6:42AM Telco/ISP
Pirate Party supports two-party breakup

Pirate Party supports two-party breakup

Talks politics, spoofs anti-piracy campaign.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2010 6:00AM Software
Consensus evaporates on NBN model

Consensus evaporates on NBN model

Are we back to Square One?
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2010 6:00AM Telco/ISP
Toshiba recalls overheating Satellite laptops

Toshiba recalls overheating Satellite laptops

Melting plastic power input.
Liam Tung Sep 3 2010 1:26PM Hardware
TransACT to build second FTTP gateway

TransACT to build second FTTP gateway

Adds to network expansion.
Ry Crozier Sep 3 2010 10:47AM Telco/ISP
Treasury claims $900m Coalition NBN shortfall

Treasury claims $900m Coalition NBN shortfall

Difference of opinion.
Ry Crozier Sep 2 2010 2:07PM Telco/ISP

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