Industry News
Victoria commits $45m to lifting regional connectivity
Victoria will spend $45m on regional broadband and mobile connectivity and $84.3m on improving ICT in the state's schools. [ + ]
NT's $45m police database overhaul
The Northern Territory's latest budget includes $45m to replace the ageing police records database, as well as $5m towards establishing an Office of Digital Government. [ + ]
First invoice using Australian e-invoicing standard sent
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has completed its first test end-to-end digital transaction using the new Australian standard for e-invoices. [ + ]
New Australian information standard launched
The National Archives has laid out a new government standard for business information management and reiterated its call for all agencies to create a chief information governance officer role. [ + ]
NT to spend $259m on integrated health system
The NT Government will spend millions more on the largest ICT reform it has ever undertaken, with a provider expected to be chosen this month. [ + ]
Queensland crime stats data slammed
An unacceptable amount of Queensland crime data is "incomplete, inaccurate and wrongly classified", says an Audit Office report. [ + ]
eHealth event attracts top speakers
The eHealth Queensland Expo will feature a line-up of both national and international speakers. [ + ]
Risk-based approach best for govt security: NASCIO
The US National Association of State CIOs has published a report arguing that a risk-based approach is the ideal security posture for state government agencies and stressing the importance of robust data classification. [ + ]
Qld payroll project on track for end-2018 completion
The Queensland government has rejected reports claiming that a project to overhaul the payroll system for four government agencies is significantly behind schedule, stating that the program is back on track for completion by the end of next year. [ + ]
Qld police receive QLite capability
A new QLite capability has been rolled out for Queensland police officers, meaning they will not need to spend as much time behind their desks. [ + ]
DTA working on secure cloud strategy
The Digital Transformation Agency wants to encourage adoption of secure and reliable cloud services among government departments. [ + ]
SmartStart awarded for innovation
The SmartStart program, run by the Department of Internal Affairs, has been awarded for its excellence in innovation and communication. [ + ]
Website helps flood victims rebuild
A new tool designed to help flood-affected residents in the Northern Rivers has been launched by the NSW Government. [ + ]
Reference group developed for cities policy
A Cities Reference Group has been established to advise the federal government on cities policy. [ + ]
Open source is changing the build or buy question
When weighing whether to build or buy IT, government departments should consider whether the use of open source software changes the equation, US Social Security Administration CIO Rob Klopp said. [ + ]
