Industry News
NSW PSC to trial digital skills uplift program
New South Wales' Public Service Commission is seeking contributions of content that can be used to help develop public servants' digital skills. [ + ]
ADHA CEO steps down
The Australian Digital Health Agency will conduct a search for a new CEO to replace Tim Kelsey, who is resigning from the position early next year. [ + ]
WA digitses state 'treasures' for online viewing
Internet users worldwide can now access WA's treasures from the comfort of their homes via a new digital portal. [ + ]
DTA to publish updated Style Manual in 2020
The DTA plans to publish an update to the 20-year-old Australian Government Style Manual next year, including material on new digital platforms. [ + ]
Infosys to digitise Australia's welfare entitlements
Services Australia has contracted Infosys to transform the entitlement calculation engine underpinning Australia's welfare system. [ + ]
Digital Transformation Strategy hits first anniversary
The DTA has published the Year One update covering progress with the implementation of the government-wide Digital Transformation Strategy. [ + ]
ONDC to hold data reform webinar in Dec
The Office of the National Data Commissioner will hold a webinar in December to discuss feedback from consultations on the planned public sector data reforms. [ + ]
ADHA holds summit to help draft digital health roadmap
Health experts from across Australia convened last week to collaborate on a draft roadmap for equipping Australia's health workforce for a digital future. [ + ]
OVIC publishes updated privacy principle guidelines
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has published updated guidelines for applying the state's Information Privacy Principles. [ + ]
National Data Advisory Council holds third meeting
The National Data Advisory Council used its third meeting to advise on a range of issues related to the government's planned public sector data sharing reforms. [ + ]
NSW developing data sharing template tool
NSW is developing a tool aimed at encouraging data sharing across government by simplifying the process of creating data sharing agreements. [ + ]
Local governments urged to protect residents' privacy
Digital Rights Watch is calling on local governments to sign up to an international declaration aimed at protecting residents' and visitors' digital rights. [ + ]
UK parliament seeking Director of Cyber Security
The UK House of Commons has posted a job listing for a Director of Cyber Security to oversee UK Parliament's cybersecurity function. [ + ]
Every frontline WA Police officer getting an iPhone 11
Telstra has secured an $8 million contract to deliver iPhone 11s installed with apps supporting vital police functions to every frontline WA Police officer. [ + ]
OVIC publishes revised data security standards
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has brought version 2.0 of the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards into full effect. [ + ]
