Industry News
Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub launched
A repository for information on natural and other disasters, including resources for preparation, response and recovery, has been launched. [ + ]
Qld PSA payroll overhaul needs major intervention
An audit into the project to replace the unsupported payroll system used by Queensland public safety agencies found that the project has been mismanaged and needs "significant intervention" to stay on track. [ + ]
Data#3 helps Sunshine Coast University Hospital go mobile
More than 4200 specialist digital health devices will help Sunshine Coast University Hospital staff be more mobile. [ + ]
New CIO joins ABC
A new chief digital and information officer has been appointed at the ABC. [ + ]
Cybersecurity increased with extra funding for DTA
An additional $10.6 million has been provided by the federal government to improve cybersecurity practices. [ + ]
Extra funding for gov digital delivery
Additional funding is being provided by the federal government for the second stage of its digital transformation agenda. [ + ]
Governments are now top cyber targets
Government is at the top of the list for sectors that are most at risk of cyber attack, alongside finance. [ + ]
Australia ranks equal 1st for open gov data
The Open Knowledge Institute's latest ranking of 94 countries by their open data progress has Australia sharing first place with Taiwan. [ + ]
Hub created for Qld cyclone victims
A new digital hub has been launched by the Queensland Government, designed to help those who have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Debbie. [ + ]
Data to be a central plank of govt: Taylor
Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor says work is underway on a strategy to make data a central plank of how government works. [ + ]
More visits to Qld govt online services
Online government services have proved popular in Queensland, with millions of extra visits recorded over the past 12 months. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
