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/2012/02/07/article/ALGA-submits-budget-to-Treasury/CLMPSAPBBC.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/07/article/ALGA-submits-budget-to-Treasury/CLMPSAPBBC.html The Australian Local Government Association has finalised and lodged its submission to Government for the 2012-13 budget at the end of January. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:11:28 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Kodak-public-sector-contracts-safe-despite-bankruptcy-filings/ULCLTBIMRS.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Kodak-public-sector-contracts-safe-despite-bankruptcy-filings/ULCLTBIMRS.html In January, pioneering camera company, Eastman Kodak filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States. However, the company has assured GN readers this will not affect local government contracts. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:34:38 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Disabled-children-receive-support-through-NBN/UEUIFZJDET.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Disabled-children-receive-support-through-NBN/UEUIFZJDET.html Regional and remote Australia will have access to specialist services and therapies for children with hearing and vision impairments through the National Broadband Network. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:29:57 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Flooded-interstate-train-tracks-rehabilitated-from-rain-effects/RJYGDJZLVB.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Flooded-interstate-train-tracks-rehabilitated-from-rain-effects/RJYGDJZLVB.html Ballast and drainage systems along the North South rail line connecting Sydney to Melbourne will be refurbished following rain downpour, causing the tracks to be flooded. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:07:11 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Rudd-Kaspersky-attend-Munich-conference-to-discuss-cyber-security/MCFCTWIHDF.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Rudd-Kaspersky-attend-Munich-conference-to-discuss-cyber-security/MCFCTWIHDF.html Former prime minister and current minister for foreign affairs - Kevin Rudd, flew to Munich, Germany to attend the 48th Munich Security Conference (MSC), to discuss issues ranging from the Middle East to the cyber security. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:47:18 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Hervey-Bay-solar-projects-keep-powers-on/MEROSZSWCZ.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Hervey-Bay-solar-projects-keep-powers-on/MEROSZSWCZ.html Energy Minister Stephen Robertson has welcomed another key milestone in the Bligh Government's $4 million plan to help power Hervey Bay with clean energy. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:06:44 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/03/article/People-are-still-weakest-link-in-security-defence/DPBSLHROUV.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/03/article/People-are-still-weakest-link-in-security-defence/DPBSLHROUV.html The responsibility for security within a public sector agency - or any organisation - could not be compartmentalised. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:55:31 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/03/article/No-cloudy-judgement-for-European-Commission/QADJGUWQBC.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/03/article/No-cloudy-judgement-for-European-Commission/QADJGUWQBC.html The European Commission has given cloud procurement an official stamp of approval. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:51:14 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Government-ICT-data-spend-released/FTIGGHXNAK.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Government-ICT-data-spend-released/FTIGGHXNAK.html The Australian Government spent about $5 billion dollars annually on information and communications technology (ICT) during 2009-10. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:47:26 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/02/article/Leichhardt-extends-StorageCraft-data-recovery-offsite/RQSDXJDRHR.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/02/article/Leichhardt-extends-StorageCraft-data-recovery-offsite/RQSDXJDRHR.html NSW-based local government, Leichhardt Council plans to implement backup and restore software for its offsite disaster recovery process. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:14:14 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/02/article/Fire-protection-training-gets-technology-upgrades/TLACRBMVTL.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/02/article/Fire-protection-training-gets-technology-upgrades/TLACRBMVTL.html The fire protection industry has received a training upgrade from the opening of a Fire Protection Centre of Excellence in the Victorian town of Brunswick. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:42:31 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Indigo-gets-creative-in-office-retrofitting/BCTMWJVARF.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Indigo-gets-creative-in-office-retrofitting/BCTMWJVARF.html Victorian-based Indigo Shire Council will redesign and reconstruct its major offices with environmentally sustainable solutions. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:18:11 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/01/article/ICAC-report-analyses-NSW-procurement-corruption/IYAHPPMPEJ.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/01/article/ICAC-report-analyses-NSW-procurement-corruption/IYAHPPMPEJ.html Procurement procedures in NSW have become subject to analysis in a report from the Independent Commission Against Corruption finding it is an activity vulnerable to corruption. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:13 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Australian-data-vulnerable-to-US-counter-terrorism-law/LUALJYTKFO.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Australian-data-vulnerable-to-US-counter-terrorism-law/LUALJYTKFO.html Australian telecommunications company, Macquarie Telecom has addressed concerns over local data being subject to US counter-terrorism legislation, although it is argued other vendors may weigh the risks according to their business needs. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:59:01 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Telstra-selected-to-improve-WA-regional-communications/VLYBEEXSJR.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Telstra-selected-to-improve-WA-regional-communications/VLYBEEXSJR.html Western Australia's regional, rural and remote communities and businesses will receive access to a mobile voice and wireless broadband service. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:42:14 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Wastewater-treatment-plant-given-sustainable-options/ULTQAAULJK.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Wastewater-treatment-plant-given-sustainable-options/ULTQAAULJK.html The Tasmanian Government is initiating a project providing total reuse of wastewater effluent to communities across the state. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:12:04 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Research-hospital-planned-for-Geelong/NKOAWTSQBR.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Research-hospital-planned-for-Geelong/NKOAWTSQBR.html Construction and ongoing jobs will be secured during the building of a hospital in Geelong for about half a billion dollars. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:21:03 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/27/article/NBN-coverage-sought-for-regional-Victoria/KWYHXDJKWP.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/27/article/NBN-coverage-sought-for-regional-Victoria/KWYHXDJKWP.html The National Broadband Network alone does not address all telecommunications services that are critical for regional and rural Victoria, according to the Victorian Government. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:34:46 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/25/article/Schools-given-funds-to-generate-energy/XTTCCAULUZ.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/25/article/Schools-given-funds-to-generate-energy/XTTCCAULUZ.html The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, has announced the latest schools to receive grants as part of the Gillard Government's National Solar Schools Program. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:34:22 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/25/article/Lake-Macquarie-sets-up-for-cycling-environment/XUCOMSYDZK.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/25/article/Lake-Macquarie-sets-up-for-cycling-environment/XUCOMSYDZK.html New South Wales-based city of Lake Macquarie has released its Draft Cycling Strategy, a plan to make cycling an eligible transport option for residents. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:42:03 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/25/article/NBN-to-boost-telehealth-program/PGTNEEKZND.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/25/article/NBN-to-boost-telehealth-program/PGTNEEKZND.html A $20.6 million telehealth program utilising the national broadband network will provide in-home telehealth services to older Australians, people living with cancer and those requiring palliative care. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:39:24 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/25/article/Internet-used-for-government-contact/CAKGSDTWCP.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/25/article/Internet-used-for-government-contact/CAKGSDTWCP.html The internet has established itself as the preferred means of accessing government services, according to a study released by special minister of State Gary Gray. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:20:46 +1100 http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Apple-targets-education-sector-with-textbook-apps-for-iPad/NUIGOATWVV.html http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Apple-targets-education-sector-with-textbook-apps-for-iPad/NUIGOATWVV.html Technology giant, Apple has released a range of applications to aid teachers and students in the classroom. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:43:05 +1100