Inside the UK’s digital transformation

The Sydney-born head of the UK’s digital transformation office outlines the government’s roadmap for change.

14 August, 2023

Need to improve procurement data ‘critical’

Experts warn UK governments of poor transparency around procurement of goods and services, echoing concerns in Australia.

21 January, 2019

Renewables, climate and intergovernmental relations – OPINION

The Federal Government’s refusal to adopt the Chief Scientist’s recommendation for a Clean Energy Target has been roundly criticised by its political opponents. As you would expect. But what does it mean for the relationships between Australia’s different levels of government? The Government’s new policy sees the end of any subsidy for renewable energy after […]

17 October, 2017

UK Government to adopt carbon pricing

While climate and energy policy in Australia remain mired in acrimonious squabbling, the UK’s Conservative Government has released a bold new plan for a low carbon future. And it includes a carbon price. The new UK Clean Growth Strategy is a comprehensive 163 page document. It was released on 12 October by Business and Energy […]

13 October, 2017

Facing local government’s digital dilemma

Tough spending choices for UK local councils.

16 May, 2017

Global open data leaders give NSW lessons in data sharing

Promoting a culture of open data and data sharing.

15 May, 2017

Paul Shetler on the new industrial revolution: Digital disruption

Transformation not transition, argues Shetler.

11 April, 2017

What the UK can teach Australia about City Deals

Three Australian cities chosen for early deal.

31 March, 2017

Brexit and Australia: what happens next?

A critical turning point.

6 July, 2016

Australia’s public servants could rush to Britain’s aid following Brexit

Keep calm and carry on?

30 June, 2016

NHS Scotland uses Facebook to lure its GPs back from Australia and NZ

Crap weather but at least you’re near the rest of the world.

2 September, 2015

Australian wine export revenue up for the first time in nine years: government agency

Booming Asian market for Aussie wines.

3 August, 2015

Telehealth helps UK hospital management

Hospital workers can improve their workload prioritisation through a telehealth program with support from UK-based Milton Keynes Council. Patients benefiting are local people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with the council and Milton Keynes Community Health Services UK working with Tunstall Healthcare. This partnership will offer integrated telecare and telehealthcare to support these […]

23 July, 2012

Q&A: Why the arts matter

For more than a decade, Mike White has been at the forefront of the arts in health movement in the United Kingdom. Prior to a visit to Australia to attend an international conference on the topic, he spoke to Government News about the role of the arts in improving communities. What first interested you in […]

19 October, 2009