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
There’s an assumption that connecting with local councils is primarily a Boomers’ game. But research has found Gen Z is actually the most engaged generation when it comes to local governent.
25 October, 2023
A majority of Australians want to engage with their local council online, according to a survey of 2000 ratepayers.
23 August, 2023
Digital services company Infosys will replace Centrelink’s legacy welfare entitlements system.
1 December, 2019
Keeping tabs on graffiti, potholes or dumped rubbish has become easier for a number of local governments using a new mobile application that provides improved communication with citizens.
2 July, 2018
The Australian Government’s move to outsource key visa functions has drawn a sharp response from the Commonwealth Public Service Union (CPSU). Although it came into existence only on 1 January, the new Department of Home Affairs has been quick to continue the outsourcing strategies of its predecessors, the Australian Border Force and the Department of […]
11 January, 2018
IBM out after 16 years
20 July, 2015
Collaborations between law enforcement and private sector bodies to promote a safer cyberspace for children have seen the Australian Federal Police in a partnership with Datacom. The IT services company and business process specialist joined ThinkUKnow Australia, a partnership between the AFP and Microsoft, which the UK Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre originally […]
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