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.

Gillard promises ministerial changes

Gillard promises ministerial changes

To call an election in ‘coming months’.
Liz Tay Jun 24 2010 1:15PM Strategy
Conroy amends Telstra separation bill

Conroy amends Telstra separation bill

Urges support from Opposition and minor parties.
Staff Writers Jun 23 2010 5:17PM Telco/ISP
WA Health drags heels on IT system development

WA Health drags heels on IT system development

Hospital eyes contingency funding source.
Ry Crozier Jun 23 2010 4:41PM Software
Ciena sets up Australian office to fill Nortel void

Ciena sets up Australian office to fill Nortel void

Optical networking kit vendor borne of Nortel unit.
Ry Crozier Jun 23 2010 2:21PM Networking
Minor parties keen to talk on Telstra deal

Minor parties keen to talk on Telstra deal

Willing to do their own deals.
Brett Winterford Jun 23 2010 6:58AM Telco/ISP
Telstra Wholesale partners charmed by NBN deal

Telstra Wholesale partners charmed by NBN deal

Deal worth "millions".
Negar Salek Jun 22 2010 6:58AM Telco/ISP
Opinion: A real test of Telstra's marketing muscle

Opinion: A real test of Telstra's marketing muscle

Can Telstra sell its customers and win them back again?
Brett Winterford Jun 21 2010 3:17PM Telco/ISP
Coalition vows to scrap $11bn NBN Co-Telstra deal

Coalition vows to scrap $11bn NBN Co-Telstra deal

Industry welcomes agreement.
Ry Crozier Jun 21 2010 8:04AM Telco/ISP
NBN committee pushes for cost-benefit analysis

NBN committee pushes for cost-benefit analysis

But Government makes no cost-benefit commitments.
Liz Tay Jun 17 2010 7:44PM Telco/ISP
Conroy touts 50 percent uptake for NBN pilot

Conroy touts 50 percent uptake for NBN pilot

Tasmanian fibre services to launch shortly.
Liz Tay Jun 15 2010 4:12PM Networking
Austrade claims fifth largest ICT industry in Asia

Austrade claims fifth largest ICT industry in Asia

Agency boasts of a “burgeoning” industry.
Staff Writers Jun 15 2010 2:43PM Strategy
Internode undercuts iiNet, Primus on Tassie fibre plans

Internode undercuts iiNet, Primus on Tassie fibre plans

Prices start at $29.95 per month.
Mahesh Sharma Jun 8 2010 10:43AM Telco/ISP
NBN phone service to support legacy devices

NBN phone service to support legacy devices

Comms Alliance releases discussion paper for NBN telephony.
Juha Saarinen Jun 7 2010 1:20PM Telco/ISP
Do cost-benefit doubts strengthen NBN argument?

Do cost-benefit doubts strengthen NBN argument?

If companies won’t do it, Government may have to.
Liz Tay Jun 4 2010 1:34PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co puts greenfields on roadmap

NBN Co puts greenfields on roadmap

Business plan to be developed.
Ry Crozier May 28 2010 2:07PM Telco/ISP
Photos: The arrival - an iPad 3G unboxing

Photos: The arrival - an iPad 3G unboxing

A very close look at Apple's sleek new web device.
May 28 2010 1:39PM Hardware
Future Fund: Telstra shares can't go much lower

Future Fund: Telstra shares can't go much lower

Hit for six in an uncertain market.
Ry Crozier May 26 2010 5:02PM Financial Services
NBN $2 billion equity source under question

NBN $2 billion equity source under question

Hole in funding allocation for next-generation network.
Ry Crozier May 26 2010 4:49PM Financial Services
CeBIT to address shortage of booth babe attire

CeBIT to address shortage of booth babe attire

Stallholders go a little too skimpy.
Brett Winterford May 26 2010 3:52PM Oddware
Energy Australia buzzed about 4G network

Energy Australia buzzed about 4G network

Smart grid project hits another milestone.
Ry Crozier May 26 2010 12:42PM Networking

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