Industry News
Digital health workforce roadmap released
The federal government has released a roadmap that outlines the workforce and education changes needed to support the adoption of digital health. [ + ]
National Data Advisory Council holds fifth meeting
The National Data Advisory Council discussed progress with the development of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill during its fifth meeting. [ + ]
UK study finds little trust in algorithms among adults
Research from BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has found that 53% of British people do not trust computer algorithms to make decisions about their lives. [ + ]
SA agencies wasting money on legacy software
South Australian agencies are running hundreds of sometimes unsupported legacy applications and spending millions to maintain them, an audit has found. [ + ]
US issues cybersecurity space policy
The United States has issued a cybersecurity policy for its space systems, establishing a set of principles to enhance cyber defences in space. [ + ]
Overhaul for Tasmanian metro ticketing system
The Tasmanian Government is calling for expressions of interest in developing a new ticketing system for Metro Tasmania, as it moves towards state-wide ticketing. [ + ]
Australian Digital Health Agency appoints new CEO
Amanda Cattermole PSM has been appointed as CEO of the Australian Digital Health Agency and will commence her new role on 29 September 2020. [ + ]
DTA debuts Telecommunications Marketplace
The Digital Transformation Agency has launched a new whole-of-Australian-government procurement portal for telecommunications and related services. [ + ]
OAIC releases Corporate Plan, prioritises right to privacy
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released its corporate plan for 2020–21 to help increase public trust in data protection. [ + ]
Research explores Australian public attitudes towards AI
A national survey from Monash University has found that Australians are largely positive about the use of AI in society, but concerns remain about privacy. [ + ]
Digital ministers discuss COVID-19 recovery
The second National Meeting of Digital Economy and Technology Ministers covered how to help businesses pursue COVID-19 recovery through digital transformation. [ + ]
Better balance needed for human-centric digitalisation
Design studio Mentally Friendly has urged the government to embrace better balance in a post-COVID world, to build more human-centric digital services. [ + ]
National Blockchain Roadmap working groups formed
The Department of Industry has announced the make-up of the first two of four planned specialised National Blockchain Roadmap working groups. [ + ]
WA Water Corporation expands Operational Technology team
The WA Water Corporation has brought a further 22 specialist technology roles in-house, as part of the expansion of its OT maintenance and support team. [ + ]
iThink shortlisted for 2020 Ashton Media CX Awards
iThink (WA Public Sector) has been nominated under the 'Excellence in Public Sector: The Citizen Experience' category at the 2020 CX Awards. [ + ]
