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 puts first G.fast capable kerbside kit in the ground

NBN Co puts first G.fast capable kerbside kit in the ground

But won't say when the faster speeds will be switched on.
Ry Crozier Nov 29 2018 10:01AM Telco/ISP
Site blocking expansion waved through committee

Site blocking expansion waved through committee

High number of rights holder submissions used as evidence of need.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2018 10:05AM Telco/ISP
Four hour 'top secret' briefing used to press encryption law need

Four hour 'top secret' briefing used to press encryption law need

Idea floated to limited use cases to counter-terrorism only.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2018 6:15PM Security
NBN supplier Tandem at centre of $400m class action vows to defend case

NBN supplier Tandem at centre of $400m class action vows to defend case

"Reviewed by relevant regulators with no adverse findings".
Julian Bajkowski Nov 26 2018 7:00AM Strategy
$400m sham contracting class action rocks NBN supplier, telco sector

$400m sham contracting class action rocks NBN supplier, telco sector

Biggest employment class action ever in Australia.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 23 2018 12:03PM Financial Services
Encryption committee caught in crossfire as debate flares

Encryption committee caught in crossfire as debate flares

Don’t buckle to govt pressure, says industry.
Staff Writer Nov 23 2018 7:10AM Security
Amazon stops geoblocking Australians from US site

Amazon stops geoblocking Australians from US site

Just in time for Christmas.
Staff Writer Nov 22 2018 10:55AM Financial Services
NBN fixed wireless issues should be disclosed upfront, says ACCC

NBN fixed wireless issues should be disclosed upfront, says ACCC

Marketing changes finally revealed.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2018 4:12PM Telco/ISP
Dutton tries to speed up encryption bill

Dutton tries to speed up encryption bill

Claims 'urgent' need for laws.
Ry Crozier Nov 21 2018 10:37AM Security
NBN provider Mungi goes into administration

NBN provider Mungi goes into administration

Blames inability to achieve scale.
Ry Crozier Nov 20 2018 4:49PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co urged to move into Layer 3

NBN Co urged to move into Layer 3

For satellite and fixed wireless services.
Ry Crozier Nov 20 2018 10:39AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co looks to business purse for half of ARPU uplift

NBN Co looks to business purse for half of ARPU uplift

Won’t raise residential prices to get to $52.
Ry Crozier Nov 19 2018 10:54AM Telco/ISP
Greens propose $250m NBN migration assistance fund

Greens propose $250m NBN migration assistance fund

To bridge affordability gap.
Ry Crozier Nov 14 2018 7:00PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co gives first sign its FTTC targets are achievable

NBN Co gives first sign its FTTC targets are achievable

As new numbers also show Vodafone’s early NBN success.
Ry Crozier Nov 13 2018 11:40AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co proposes to unmeter some Sky Muster traffic

NBN Co proposes to unmeter some Sky Muster traffic

While allowing services to burst above 25Mbps.
Ry Crozier Nov 12 2018 9:09AM Telco/ISP
Vodafone's infrastructure boost to combat 'not great' iPhone launches

Vodafone's infrastructure boost to combat 'not great' iPhone launches

Site stays up despite telco jumping the gun on sales.
Ry Crozier Nov 8 2018 11:48AM Cloud
NBN users may cop speed hit from sub-wholesalers

NBN users may cop speed hit from sub-wholesalers

What a direct link to NBN Co could be worth.
Ry Crozier Nov 5 2018 11:51AM Telco/ISP
NBN Co to cull 200 network ops roles

NBN Co to cull 200 network ops roles

Exclusive: Partially offset with 100 new positions.
Ry Crozier Nov 1 2018 5:30PM Networking
NBN Co staff reap $42.7m in bonus payments

NBN Co staff reap $42.7m in bonus payments

But cost increases and delays crimp payouts.
Ry Crozier Oct 31 2018 2:58PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co will have to face any 5G substitution threat itself

NBN Co will have to face any 5G substitution threat itself

Regulator wants to stay out of it.
Ry Crozier Oct 30 2018 4:39PM Telco/ISP

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