Govt wants AI solutions to help councils with DAs

The NSW government is calling on industry to submit AI technology solutions to help streamline development applications for councils.

14 February, 2024

Online safety review brought forward

Former deputy ACCC commissioner Delia Rickard will lead a government review of Australia’s online safety laws.

12 February, 2024

Human-mimicking robot measures urban heat in Capital

A robot that simulates how humans experience heat is measuring outdoor conditions in locations across Canberra’s City Centre.

12 February, 2024

SA working with states on AI assurance framework

South Australia is working with the other states on a common AI assurance framework built on the NSW model.

12 February, 2024

DTA red flags key digital investments

The DTA has raised red flags over some of the federal government’s most strategically significant digital and ICT investments.

7 February, 2024

Productivity Commission releases AI playbook for govt

The Productivity Commission has released a government playbook for developing regulatory protections around AI.

5 February, 2024

OECD index rates Aus highly for digitised public sector

Australia is doing well when it comes to digital transformation but falls down on transparency.

1 February, 2024

What’s on the local government Tech agenda in 2024?

With 2024 now fully in swing, here’s a rundown on what local government needs to focus on in terms of tech over this year – whether it’s cyber security, staffing or serving the community better.

31 January, 2024

Former WA minister to head regional telecoms review

WA’s former regional development minister Alannah MacTiernan will lead the regional telecommunications review.

29 January, 2024

Value for money questioned in $1.2b satellite contract

Geoscience Australia will have a hard time showing value for money for a $1.18 billion satellite system, the audit office says.

23 January, 2024

APS cyber security ‘not up to scratch’

A breakthrough in last year’s Medibank attack investigation has raised concerns about the government’s cyber security.

23 January, 2024

Govt uses cyber sanction powers for first time

The government has exercised  its cyber sanctions powers for the first time after identifying a man linked to last year’s Medibank attack.

23 January, 2024

Vic digital licence gets thumbs up from expert

Victoria’s digital drivers licence will provide a more secure and convenient system, an expert says.

22 January, 2024

NSW public sector audit finds deficiencies

A NSW audit has found governance failures relating to the management of councils, grants, IT and Sydney Metro contractors.

7 January, 2024