Calls to exclude tech tax dodgers from govt tenders
26 July, 2021CICTAR has urged the government to exclude ICT companies engaging in aggressive tax minimisation efforts from participating in APS tenders.
Concerns about lobbying in the public sector
22 July, 2021Lobbying practices and their influence on the public sector came under the microscope at the inaugural Integrity Summit held in Brisbane.
Outsourcing impacting APS's ICT capability: CPSU
22 July, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Community and Public Sector Union has urged the government to address the policies leading to the APS's growing reliance on outsourcing and contract staff.
Tech-enabled abuse: more needs to be done to improve responsiveness
22 July, 2021A new study sheds light on the nature and extent of tech-facilitated abuse in Australia.
ePrescriptions rollout ramped up with new tech
21 July, 2021Australian pharmacy IT solutions provider Fred IT is using its Programmable Messaging API and Twilio Studio to provide electronic prescriptions to millions of Australians.
Ed Santow to lead UTS's responsible tech initiative
20 July, 2021Australia's Human Rights Commissioner, Edward Santow, will take up a new position at UTS, starting 1 September 2021.
NSW issues $250K AI grant to improve access to justice
20 July, 2021Two AI projects will share $250,000 in funding under the NSW Government's Access to Justice Innovation Fund (AJIF).
Security expert develops vaccine passport storage platform
30 June, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAston University visiting professor and GVE CEO Koji Fusa has proposed a method for the secure allocation and storage of vaccine passports for everyone in the world.
Government releases AI Action Plan
22 June, 2021The plan sets out four key focus areas that will help position Australia as a global leader in AI.
Poly Voyager Focus 2 wireless headset
10 June, 2021 | Supplied by: PolyThe Poly Voyager Focus 2 is a smart, wireless headset featuring a pro-grade noise-cancelling microphone and Acoustic Fence technology.
Govt to invest $15m in solar hydro power plant
09 June, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government will provide $15m towards the development of RayGen's innovative solar hydro power plant in regional Victoria.
Sydney to host global tech experts in visiting entrepreneur program
01 June, 2021The City of Sydney's visiting entrepreneur program will host a range of global tech experts in June 2021, to discuss the latest biotech and quantum technologies.
The role of AI in public sector
01 June, 2021 by Peter Hughes, Vice President Sales, APAC | Supplied by: RingCentral AustraliaThere are any number of applications for AI across industry sectors, but the role of AI in the public sector itself shouldn't be overlooked, particularly in the area of customer service.
Digital citizen engagement: insights from Singapore
26 May, 2021Blackbox Research's annual Public Sector Experience Index (PSXI) measured where 30 public sector organisations in Singapore stand in terms of their digitalisation journeys.
Mandatory e-invoicing for NSW agencies from 2022
26 May, 2021E-invoicing will be mandatory for all NSW government agencies from 1 January 2022.
