COVID-19 intensifies the need for rapid adoption of digital health
17 August, 2020 by Steven Issa* | Supplied by: Australian Digital Health AgencyAustralia's digital health strategy involves turning aspirations into products that protect personal information, improve workflows and deliver improved outcomes.
NSW Govt unveils strategy for smart places and infrastructure
12 August, 2020The NSW Government has launched a smart places strategy, which will incorporate smart technologies into infrastructure and building projects.
WA Govt commits $8m for Electronic Medical Record System
12 August, 2020The McGowan government has committed $8 million to begin planning for a state-wide Electronic Medical Record System, to provide patient-centric health care.
Web resource launched to teach public sector digital skills
05 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA group of public service digital experts are putting together a resource portal aimed at helping teach government employees the digital skills they need.
NSW launches revamped Data.NSW portal
05 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NSW Data Analytics Centre has launched a revamped version of the state's main data sharing portal, Data.NSW.
Ministers agree to National Digital Identity Roadmap
05 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian state and federal IT ministers have agreed to collaborate on efforts to align digital identity systems Australia-wide.
DTA launches updated Style Manual into beta
03 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has launched a public beta of the first update to the government's Style Manual in 18 years.
Citizens want smarter, more sustainable cities, survey finds
30 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicCurrent city developments are falling short of the general public's expectations, according to Capgemini research.
WA releases draft Digital Inclusion Blueprint
29 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe WA Government is consulting on a draft Digital Inclusion Blueprint designed to close the state's digital divide.
New Zealand agencies commit to algorithm charter
29 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe NZ government is calling on other global governments to follow its lead by introducing a charter on ethical use of algorithms by the public sector.
Victorian tribunal to hold virtual hearings and mediations
29 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe VCAT will hold online mediation conferences after signing a deal with digital dispute platform Immediation.
ACT Govt deploying digital health records
28 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACT Government has awarded Epic a $114m contract to deploy a digital health record system across the territory's public health services.
Digital Marketplace breaks $2bn mark in six months
28 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has contracted more than $2 billion worth of opportunities via its Digital Marketplace portal.
RMIT, govt to launch digital health courses
21 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingRMIT Online and the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre have jointly launched three digital health micro-credential courses.
TBM helping US govt better track its IT spend
14 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingImplementing a technology business management framework is helping US government agencies improve visibility over their IT budgets and landscapes.
