Industry News
WA creates online induction for public sector
Western Australian public servants will now complete their general induction into the state's public sector online. [ + ]
$600m investment in new Navy information systems
The Australian Government will invest $600 million into the Australian Defence Force's maritime communications as part of a new Fleet Information Environment. [ + ]
NSW Government suppliers migrate to scaled-up Supplier Hub
All active registered NSW Government suppliers will migrate to the new buy.nsw Supplier Hub, enabling businesses to connect with government departments. [ + ]
Call for feedback on Open Government national action plan
The final round of consultation for Australia's third Open Government Partnership national action plan is now underway. [ + ]
Beta trial to help shape the future of myGov
The DTA is looking for participants for its myGov Beta trial, to help people more easily find and access government payments and services. [ + ]
Examination of privacy and security in Victorian universities
Victoria's Privacy and Data Protection Deputy Commissioner will examine the protection of personal information in eight Victorian universities. [ + ]
DTA releases program for Digital Summit 2020
The program for the fully virtual Digital Summit includes panels, showcases and workshops from a variety of homegrown and international speakers and exhibitors. [ + ]
Canberra SME secures $3.4m Defence Innovation contract
Kord Defence has secured a contract to help soldiers more effectively control a wide range of body-worn electronic devices using Bluetooth technology. [ + ]
One in four agencies lack a digital transformation strategy
New research into the maturity of federal government agencies' digital transformation strategies found that one in four agencies have yet to start the journey. [ + ]
COVID-19 has highlighted privacy and transparency issues
The pandemic has focused attention on privacy and created opportunities for transparency through the proactive release of government information, says the OAIC. [ + ]
Want to be a spy? NZSIS, GCSB want to hear from you
New Zealand intelligence agencies NZSIS and GCSB have launched a recruitment campaign to attract a diverse range of people, with 170 positions available. [ + ]
Tasmania Police unveils high-tech drone fleet
Tasmania Police has unveiled 22 new additions to its drone fleet, as part of the state government's commitment to keeping Tasmanians safe. [ + ]
CBCity introduces smart camera tech to improve safety
As part of its Smart City program, the City of Canterbury Bankstown will use camera technology and artificial intelligence to improve safety and congestion. [ + ]
Budgets inhibit US state CIOs from embracing emerging tech
US state government CIOs report budget constraints as the top challenge inhibiting them from further embracing emerging technologies. [ + ]
COVID exposes security weaknesses among US states
A new survey has found that the COVID-19 crisis has left more than half of government employees working from home in 35 US states. [ + ]
