NZ allocates NZ$7.2m for open data
22 June, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand will ensure more access to open data to help meet its commitment to taking an 'open by default' approach to government data.
Government needs to lead in digital
20 June, 2017 by Sarah Adam-Gedge, Managing Director, Avanade AustraliaCan the federal government gain the trust of the public and start leading the way in digital services?
Queensland allocates $40m for digital transformation
14 June, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAllocation will help develop a central portal for access to government services, a digital archive solution and more.
Griffith University opens crime analytics lab
09 June, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's new social analytics laboratory at Griffith University's Mount Gravatt campus will provide researchers with access to anonymised crime data from the state police's QPRIME database.
Skyfii secures SaaS contract with NMA
07 June, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe National Museum of Australia will use data collection and analytics software to help better understand the visitor experience and tweak exhibits and patronage flow to suit visitor preferences.
SA appoints chief advisor on innovation
06 June, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTech entrepreneur Dr Tom Hajdu has been appointed as South Australia's chief advisor on innovation, tasked with attracting more entrepreneurial talent to the state.
WA updates MyCouncil to track council spending
05 June, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe WA government's MyCouncil local government portal has been updated to allow ratepayers to view and compare information such as how councils are raising and spending money.
DIBP joins D2D CRC
31 May, 2017The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has joined the Data to Decisions Cooperative Research Centre as a participant.
Digital Marketplace to support smart city collaboration
31 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government's Digital Marketplace has been upgraded to enable local councils to collaborate on smart city projects from their very inception.
NZ considers census modernisation
30 May, 2017 by Jonathan NallyNew 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
30 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland'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
29 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe 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.
Outback Qld internet speeds up
26 May, 2017Internet speeds will be increased in outback Queensland with the implementation of a $16.5 fibre-optic network.
DTA revamps myGov portal to lift usability
24 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUser frustration at the complexity of the myGov online government services portal has led to a revamp of its design and layout.
NSW launches digital transformation strategy
23 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe 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.
