Industry News
NZ considers census modernisation
New Zealand will spend NZ$4.5 million over the next three years in an effort to find new ways of gathering census information. [ + ]
Qld reveals details of planned Data Sharing office
Queensland's planned new Data Sharing and Analytics Office will act as an expanded version of the CITEC Information Brokerage. [ + ]
Data Integration Partnership for Australia established
The government has revealed plans to spend $130.8m over three years to establish data analytics teams tasked with using data to improve program and policy decision-making. [ + ]
Perth launches collaborative map for public works
Hailed by one smart city expert as "cutting edge", a new mapping-based system is designed to reduce congestion and duplication issues associated with infrastructure projects. [ + ]
Outback Qld internet speeds up
Internet speeds will be increased in outback Queensland with the implementation of a $16.5 fibre-optic network. [ + ]
Second Qld agency migrated to Aurion payroll system
Queensland Corrective Services has been successfully migrated onto the state's new Aurion payroll system for public safety agencies. [ + ]
Historical maps added to ACTmapi
The ACT government has upgraded its online interactive map to include maps from the 1800s, providing insight into ways the territory has changed with time. [ + ]
NSW launches digital transformation strategy
The new Designing our Digital Future strategy aims to transform the way technology is used within the NSW government and improve the delivery of digital services for citizens. [ + ]
Melbourne poised to become first cyber-ready city
The Cyber Victoria program has been launched, as part of an effort to help the state become the first cyber-ready city in Australia. [ + ]
Robot rubbish collectors on show at CeBIT
CeBIT Australia will showcase traffic drones and a robotic rubbish collection unit from Bega Valley company Slasher Teck. [ + ]
Govt to invest extra $4bn in Data for Health
The federal government will increase the size of its financial participation in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Data for Health initiative, which aims to improve data record keeping in emerging markets. [ + ]
More Innovation Fund grants available
The second round of the $4 million Fit for the Future Innovation Fund is now open, aimed at boosting digital transformation initiatives at small regional and rural councils. [ + ]
OAIC to develop APS-wide privacy code
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will develop a privacy code that covers the entire Australian Public Service. [ + ]
DTA baking privacy into design of Govpass
The Digital Transformation Agency's Jacob Suidgeest has detailed the steps the agency is taking to ensure privacy is built in to the Govpass identity verification system. [ + ]
Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub launched
A repository for information on natural and other disasters, including resources for preparation, response and recovery, has been launched. [ + ]
