http://www.governmentnews.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@governmentnews.com.au (The Editor) http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/17/article/WA-Police-fights-crime-from-the-air/SIGRSJAUKQ.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/17/article/WA-Police-fights-crime-from-the-air/SIGRSJAUKQ.html The Western Australian Air Wing fleet will use a second high tech helicopter for traffic enforcement and police pursuits. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:37:00 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/17/article/Fujitsu-upgrades-Victorian-data-centre/WFRODINCVU.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/17/article/Fujitsu-upgrades-Victorian-data-centre/WFRODINCVU.html Global technology provider, Fujitsu has upgraded its Noble Park data centre in Victoria with sustainability and security as the main focus. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:47 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/17/article/RailCorp-shake-up-causes-job-losses/HPEGTUPHSU.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/17/article/RailCorp-shake-up-causes-job-losses/HPEGTUPHSU.html Middle management bureaucracies will be slashed in the NSW railway service to make way for a re-organised specialist system. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:38:06 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Telstra-gets-cloudy-with-Healthways-Australia/NCTQXFJEWS.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Telstra-gets-cloudy-with-Healthways-Australia/NCTQXFJEWS.html Telstra Business has struck a deal with the Australian arm of telehealth provider, Healthways, worth $1.9 million. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:12:17 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/15/article/IDC-says-NSW-strategy-depends-on-management/ORPUXVTEHI.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/15/article/IDC-says-NSW-strategy-depends-on-management/ORPUXVTEHI.html The benefits of the NSW Government ICT Strategy 2012 depend on management evolving and adapting with the plan, according to analyst firm, IDC. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:54:21 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/15/article/NSW-data-centres-reduce-IT-load/EQXLIBEWRL.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/15/article/NSW-data-centres-reduce-IT-load/EQXLIBEWRL.html Two data centres will be built in Western Sydney and Illawarra to consolidate NSW Government data storage. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:43:15 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/15/article/SA-councils-will-recover-roads/DDVMJIPYUO.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/15/article/SA-councils-will-recover-roads/DDVMJIPYUO.html Local road funding will be delivered to South Australian councils for over five years. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:48:17 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/14/article/Penrith-has-Jack-Thompson-in-the-act/EKPBNUDVIT.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/14/article/Penrith-has-Jack-Thompson-in-the-act/EKPBNUDVIT.html Penrith City Council will host a bicentenary of the 1813 Blue Mountains crossing in 2013 with veteran Australian actor, Jack Thompson representing the events. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:15:12 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/11/article/More-local-government-opporutnites-through-NBN/WCBQSAWOHH.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/11/article/More-local-government-opporutnites-through-NBN/WCBQSAWOHH.html The north-west New South Wales town of Bourke will be one of ten towns across Australia that will have a satellite ground station, while 11 more councils are eligible for digital funding. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:48:14 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/11/article/Stopping-fraud-in-government-payment/AWREGRWZLG.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/11/article/Stopping-fraud-in-government-payment/AWREGRWZLG.html Government agencies can fight improper payments, fraudulent behaviour and anomolies with fraud detecting software and services. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:21:44 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/11/article/Tribunal-blocks-council-re-categorisation/NGCMSPJYGM.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/11/article/Tribunal-blocks-council-re-categorisation/NGCMSPJYGM.html Council categories in New South Wales were assessed by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, but the submission has been declined until 2015. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:13:50 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/11/article/ICT-strategy-presents-challenges/OBLLSRHLED.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/11/article/ICT-strategy-presents-challenges/OBLLSRHLED.html Standardisation, existing contracts, engaging with industry and cultural rigidity are challenges to overcome in the NSW Government ICT Strategy 2012. Fri, 11 May 2012 10:48:36 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/10/article/Fujitsu-General-launches-AIRSTAGE-VR-II-heat-recovery-system/GLONSJPKNG.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/10/article/Fujitsu-General-launches-AIRSTAGE-VR-II-heat-recovery-system/GLONSJPKNG.html Bringing its expertise to life at ARBS, global air conditioning specialist Fujitsu General has launched its AIRSTAGE VR-II heat recovery system. Thu, 10 May 2012 17:52:14 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/09/article/Councils-get-lessons-on-electronic-waste/DAHDUGXIYD.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/09/article/Councils-get-lessons-on-electronic-waste/DAHDUGXIYD.html Electronic waste recycling information sessions for local councils are scheduled for Melbourne and Sydney. Wed, 09 May 2012 14:35:32 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Federal-budget-takes-care-of-local-government/WCKCLBPQCV.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Federal-budget-takes-care-of-local-government/WCKCLBPQCV.html The Federal Government's 2012 budget has been described as 'austere' and a missed opportunity to 'develop the nation's infrastructure', although it will continue financial assistance grants to local governments. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:05:29 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Funding-fight-for-NSWs-rail-plans/WTGYLMBGCY.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Funding-fight-for-NSWs-rail-plans/WTGYLMBGCY.html A compelling case for the NSW government's North West Rail Link, (linking western Sydney to the business district), hasn't been made, Infrastructure Australia said. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:48:36 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Submarines-surface-to-the-next-stage/EBPASEYLNB.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Submarines-surface-to-the-next-stage/EBPASEYLNB.html Detailed studies and analysis will receive funding to inform the Australian Government's decision on the next stage of the Future Submarine Project. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:34:02 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Quiet-intrusion-of-technology-for-workers/TSPQAZSHPM.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Quiet-intrusion-of-technology-for-workers/TSPQAZSHPM.html There's been a quiet creeping intrusion of communications technology into the lives of office workers, including those that work in the public sector. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:19:16 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Securing-government-faxes/FZVPGSAHFP.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Securing-government-faxes/FZVPGSAHFP.html Ricoh and BNS Group have joined together to develop a combined fax and software product line to allow government agencies to send unclassified faxes from multi function devices. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:08:01 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/NSW-changes-ways-in-ICT-procurement/LQIKKOPOEA.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/NSW-changes-ways-in-ICT-procurement/LQIKKOPOEA.html Procurement strategies in ICT will be reformed by introducing centralised standards and more flexibility in doing business with the NSW Government. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:19:25 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Onkaparinga-teaches-NBN-literacy/KNQBDDQFOF.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Onkaparinga-teaches-NBN-literacy/KNQBDDQFOF.html A digital hub will be launched to improve digital literacy on the National Broadband Network. Tue, 08 May 2012 09:26:16 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/Making-the-most-of-Facebook-and-email/CTAVFDPKMH.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/Making-the-most-of-Facebook-and-email/CTAVFDPKMH.html The public sector would do well to examine the way in which global brand names have leveraged social media. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:01:51 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/Victorias-budget-calls-for-creative-IT-projects/CTBADQLOBB.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/Victorias-budget-calls-for-creative-IT-projects/CTBADQLOBB.html The Victorian Government's recent release of its budget gives IT projects a little bit of breathing space, however there are still constraints. Fri, 04 May 2012 11:41:27 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/SAGE-monitors-SA-desalination-project/FFIIPEIKXR.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/SAGE-monitors-SA-desalination-project/FFIIPEIKXR.html Electrical control systems will monitor pipe works in a SA Water project to send desalinated water from the south to the north of Adelaide. Fri, 04 May 2012 11:45:08 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/Industries-outspend-government-in-ICT/CHATJPPUWT.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/Industries-outspend-government-in-ICT/CHATJPPUWT.html Public sector spending on ICT is low compared to other industries, according to a report on the economic impact of cloud computing from KPMG. Fri, 04 May 2012 10:22:59 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/Skills-boosted-for-mining-and-construction/RAKSRQLGNF.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/04/article/Skills-boosted-for-mining-and-construction/RAKSRQLGNF.html Specialist training will be provided in Western Australia in mining and construction following an upgrade of a South Guildford skills centre. Fri, 04 May 2012 09:07:08 +1000 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/03/article/MAV-anger-over-green-light-flip/NWUBJCAYEA.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/05/03/article/MAV-anger-over-green-light-flip/NWUBJCAYEA.html Municipal Association of Victoria has condemned cuts to a plan that would help local councils convert energy efficient steet lighting. Thu, 03 May 2012 14:17:52 +1000