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.

NBN Co offers to upgrade up to 6000 FTTN customers from this month

NBN Co offers to upgrade up to 6000 FTTN customers from this month

As $2.9bn fibre upgrade program moves into trial phase.
Ry Crozier Nov 8 2021 12:29PM Telco/ISP
Telstra to open its 5G-powered internet service to more users

Telstra to open its 5G-powered internet service to more users

Caps number per postcode.
Ry Crozier Nov 3 2021 4:10PM Telco/ISP
Vic motorist sues Toyota Australia for car navi's 'silly' routes

Vic motorist sues Toyota Australia for car navi's 'silly' routes

Allegedly led to missed flights and recommended non-existent roads.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2021 12:35PM Software
ACCC wants browser choice screen offered to all Android device users in Australia

ACCC wants browser choice screen offered to all Android device users in Australia

Will ask for new powers to break Google's search dominance.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2021 9:48AM Software
NBN price inquiry 'encouraged' to give 'in-depth consideration' to keeping CVC

NBN price inquiry 'encouraged' to give 'in-depth consideration' to keeping CVC

Revamped pricing model proposed.
Ry Crozier Oct 27 2021 12:37PM Telco/ISP
Gov asked to revise NBN SoE to cover field force work conditions

Gov asked to revise NBN SoE to cover field force work conditions

After inquiry uncovered concerning issues.
Ry Crozier Oct 21 2021 12:43PM Telco/ISP
Cyber incident takeover powers reintroduced to parliament

Cyber incident takeover powers reintroduced to parliament

As ASIO raises 'concerns' about malware injection.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2021 1:18PM Security
Australia to make permanent company laws allowing virtual AGMs

Australia to make permanent company laws allowing virtual AGMs

After temporary arrangement through pandemic.
Staff Writer Oct 20 2021 12:15PM Cloud
Aussie Broadband watches its NBN excess bandwidth bill climb

Aussie Broadband watches its NBN excess bandwidth bill climb

Despite NBN Co downplaying industry-generated internet usage numbers.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2021 10:27AM Telco/ISP
7-Eleven disables facial image capture on customer feedback tablets

7-Eleven disables facial image capture on customer feedback tablets

After adverse privacy ruling.
Ry Crozier Oct 14 2021 12:33PM Hardware
Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia

Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia

A day after the government threatened tougher laws.
Byron Kaye Oct 12 2021 6:07AM Software
Australia mulls measures making social media giants responsible for defamatory postings

Australia mulls measures making social media giants responsible for defamatory postings

Escalates talk of crackdown.
Staff Writer Oct 11 2021 6:33AM Software
AWS, Telstra, L'Oreal Australia line up against cyber security director liability plan

AWS, Telstra, L'Oreal Australia line up against cyber security director liability plan

Govt proposal garners little support.
Ry Crozier Oct 7 2021 12:29PM Security
TIO Judi Jones resigns

TIO Judi Jones resigns

After more than five years.
Kate Weber Oct 7 2021 12:28PM Strategy
Telstra broaches ADSL's 'end of life'

Telstra broaches ADSL's 'end of life'

Intends to decide on a date in "the next couple of years".
Ry Crozier Sep 29 2021 7:05AM Telco/ISP
UK's Wise to join the New Payments Platform in Australia

UK's Wise to join the New Payments Platform in Australia

Chases faster and lower cost transfers.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2021 6:42AM Financial Services
NBN RSPs again ask NBN Co chief, Comms Minister for relief

NBN RSPs again ask NBN Co chief, Comms Minister for relief

Say NBN Co has a 'social responsibility' to act.
Ry Crozier Sep 23 2021 4:41PM Telco/ISP
Queensland court overturns $136k costs ruling in failed NBN tower battle

Queensland court overturns $136k costs ruling in failed NBN tower battle

But upholds dismissal of the case.
Ry Crozier Sep 23 2021 7:02AM Telco/ISP
Facebook wraps up deals with Australian media firms

Facebook wraps up deals with Australian media firms

SBS excluded.
Byron Kaye Sep 23 2021 2:57AM Software
Pact with US, Britain, will see Australia scrap French sub deal

Pact with US, Britain, will see Australia scrap French sub deal

While sharing AI, cyber security, quantum computing and other information.
Staff Writers Sep 16 2021 6:22AM Security

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