By Julian Bajkowski and Paul Hemsley Suppliers of data centre services to the federal government are conspicuously boosting their capacity ahead of the May Budget amid growing expectations that Canberra-based agencies will look to various models of cloud computing to slash infrastructure costs and improve performance. Verizon, an entrenched player in the secure government data […]
15 April, 2013
By Julian Bajkowski The pugilistic conduct of federal politicians may not be a tourism winner for Canberra, but that hasn’t stopped the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) engaging in a some serious introspection in an attempt elevate the image of the House on the Hill for those visiting the halls of power. Apparently concerned that […]
21 January, 2013
By Julian Bajkowski The federal government is officially on the hunt for a “visionary leader” to spearhead the Australian arm of a global radioastronomy probe into life, the universe and everything – better known as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education this week released official tender […]
17 January, 2013
By Julian Bajkowski The $400 million superannuation funding shortfall for Victorian councils has prompted a personal visit by Federal Financial Services and Superannuation Minister, Bill Shorten to the town of Bendigo. The urgent talks come as pressure mounts on Canberra to rework how local government super liabilities are met so that councils do not have […]
5 December, 2012
By Julian Bajkowski The City of Greater Bendigo has hit out a decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) wave through the installation of 30 more pokies at Bendigo Stadium, saying its surveys show the majority of the town’s population don’t want the gambling devices. The decision against the council is the latest […]
8 November, 2012
By Paul Hemsley The Australian Federal Police (AFP) will standardise interviewing and interrogation methods throughout the organisation by teaching its officers how to better extract information from suspects, witnesses and victims. The AFP has called for bids for a training provider to instruct the agency’s officers in “theoretical and practical applications” of what it calls […]
8 November, 2012
By Paul Hemsley and Julian Bajkowski South Australian Transport and Infrastructure Minister Patrick Conlon and Adelaide City Council Deputy Mayor David Plumridge have wheeled out a plan to push more people into riding bikes. The council and the state government have announced the formation the Bicycle Infrastructure Group (BIG) to improve cycling infrastructure and double […]
12 October, 2012
By Julian Bajkowski Commonwealth public servants flying interstate on business will be forced to sit in economy on many short-haul domestic flights as Finance Minister Penny Wong seeks to squeeze a further $550 million through cutbacks and public service cost reductions. Senator Wong announced the crackdown on perceived travel perks as part of a wider […]
25 September, 2012
By Julian Bajkowski Canberra is best known as the home of federal government, however the Australian Capital Territory’s own looming election has thrown up a distinctly local policy issue that transcends partisan brands: rubbish bins. In a curious turn of ideology, Canberra’s Liberal Party opposition has pledged to stage a market intervention in the local […]
28 August, 2012
The ACT Government has launched an information and communications technology portal to help Canberra's ICT companies access the public sector marketplace. Dubbed as CollabIT Connect, the ACT Government will provide $400000 in funding over four years in using the portal to allow local ICT businesses connect with agencies and other businesses. Other financial assistance will […]
25 June, 2012
By Paul Hemsley Commuters with disabilities will have improved accessibility to bus stops following a project upgrade from the ACT Government. The bus stop accessibility project for $1.395 million is meant to upgrade 300 bus stops across Canberra, with the first 75 already completed. Chief Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher said the […]
16 March, 2012
Canberra will receive improvements and maintenance to its local spaces and places through an Urban Improvement Fund from the ACT Government. The next ACT budget will fund the scheme through the Lease Variation Charge for $22 million for more parts, playgrounds, mowing, shopping centre upgrades, better footpaths and road repairs. Deputy chief minister and treasurer, […]
10 February, 2012
By Paul Hemsley Canberra internet users have accessed a broader range of information through the Open Government website for transparency purposes. Launched in October 2011, the ACT Government said the website has received positive community feedback with more than 10000 page views and comments posted online and during three Twitter Cabinets held since July 2011. […]
4 January, 2012
By Lilia Guan The exposure of Canberra through national and international media, from the United States President Barak Obama will have some significant flow on economic benefits. An Australia Capital Territory media spokesperson told Government News, the with the United States President Barak Obama making his way to the territory there’ll be free […]
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