Industry News
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. [ + ]
Reference group developed for cities policy
A Cities Reference Group has been established to advise the federal government on cities policy. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
NZ establishes its own CERT
New Zealand's new dedicated computer emergency response team (CERT) will act as the centrepiece of the nation's cybersecurity architecture. [ + ]
Queensland residents receive telehealth consultations
The convenience of telehealth is making consultations easier for patients in the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. [ + ]
