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.

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
NBN Co to charge free fibre recipients that don't stick with higher speed plans

NBN Co to charge free fibre recipients that don't stick with higher speed plans

For at least a year.
Ry Crozier Sep 15 2021 11:56AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co accused of turning a blind eye to its subcontractor workforce

NBN Co accused of turning a blind eye to its subcontractor workforce

Pay rate row escalates.
Ry Crozier Sep 14 2021 5:18PM Telco/ISP
NBN subcontractors describe diabolical working conditions

NBN subcontractors describe diabolical working conditions

With a workforce practically dependent on a temporary payment.
Ry Crozier Sep 14 2021 1:47PM Telco/ISP
Tiger Global-backed startup brings $3 brokerage to Australia

Tiger Global-backed startup brings $3 brokerage to Australia

Online stock broker launches.
Paulina Duran Sep 13 2021 12:31PM Financial Services
NBN Co asked once more to produce detailed financial data

NBN Co asked once more to produce detailed financial data

For industry examination as part of regulated price review.
Ry Crozier Sep 13 2021 12:13PM Telco/ISP
Australia's top RSPs say NBN ARPU is already $15 too high

Australia's top RSPs say NBN ARPU is already $15 too high

Telstra, Optus, TPG, Vocus and Aussie Broadband give first indication of NBN price negotiation position.
Ry Crozier Sep 13 2021 6:01AM Telco/ISP
NAB keeps a close watch on budding Euro, Australian AI rules

NAB keeps a close watch on budding Euro, Australian AI rules

Looks for future direction on ethical use of data and algorithms.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2021 6:59AM Financial Services
NBN Co delays app throttling plans for fixed wireless

NBN Co delays app throttling plans for fixed wireless

While continuing to consult on what to do about heavy fixed-line users.
Ry Crozier Sep 3 2021 12:45PM Telco/ISP
RBA to trial digital wholesale currency with international central banks

RBA to trial digital wholesale currency with international central banks

Partners with Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa.
Alun John Sep 3 2021 6:50AM Software
Australia's insurers, banks alarmed at having to pay victims for data breaches

Australia's insurers, banks alarmed at having to pay victims for data breaches

Under proposal aired by Home Affairs in July.
Ry Crozier Sep 2 2021 11:59AM Financial Services

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