Industry News
Government privacy code takes effect
The OAIC has published resources for public servants concerning the new Australian Government Agencies Privacy Code, which came into effect on Sunday. [ + ]
NT Police to get mobile technology boost
The NT Government has awarded the tender for a new online information system to Canada's Niche Technology. [ + ]
Public sector Innovation Month begins
Innovation Month 2018 celebrates innovation and showcases agencies working together to deliver benefits to citizens, business and government. [ + ]
Tasmanians' details stolen in TEC breach
Contact details of around 4000 Tasmanians were stolen in a breach on a third-party supplier to the Tasmanian Electoral Commission. [ + ]
2019 Intelligent Community of the Year nominations open
Nominations are being invited for the 2019 Intelligent Community of the Year awards, with the theme being 'Infinite Learning'. [ + ]
NSW Govt's buy.nsw now has 30 cloud sellers
The NSW Government's buy.nsw cloud procurement platform has onboarded 30 cloud sellers and 20 government agency buyers in its first month of operation. [ + ]
Public sector contact centres of the future
Creating a digital omnichannel contact centre will improve customer experience and problem resolution. [ + ]
Prioritising gender equality in the public sector
The battle for gender equality is far from over, so public sector women are building support networks and paving the way for those who follow. [ + ]
Moreton Bay rolls out first smart technology
Smart lighting and smart city network technology services will be rolled out at The Mill at Moreton Bay. [ + ]
Rockhampton establishes new sustainability fund
Paperless systems, more efficient lighting and a new solar farm are on Rockhampton Regional Council's radar. [ + ]
NSW Govt overhauling digital.nsw
The NSW Government is updating its digital.nsw portal with online resources aimed at helping agencies adopt agile techniqes for designing digital services. [ + ]
Vic Govt funds Shepparton Wi-Fi extension
The free public Wi-Fi network in Shepparton will be extended beyond the central business district, following $1.2 million in funding from the state government. [ + ]
SA Govt to review EPAS system
The SA Government has convened an expert panel to review what it called the "rolling disaster" that is the Enterprise Patient Administration System. [ + ]
Logan City has an eye on the future
A former butter factory will be given a $12 million transformation into a world-class innovation hub. [ + ]
District Council of Kimba is top mobile recycler
MobileMuster has named the District Council of Kimba the National Top Collector per Capita for mobile phone recycling. [ + ]