Australian Government stories - Page 16

Following the announcement of Australia's 2019 Federal Budget, as you would expect there have been mixed reactions, but ACS says there is progress.

Experts from the IT and tech industries share their disappointments and satisfaction on what the budget could mean for the sector in Australia.

New research reveals Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM, threatening the nation's prosperity.

Australian IT leaders urge Federal Government to decentralise data centres with AU$100m regional initiative, aiming for economic and technological growth.

Cloud has been a huge part of the 'digital transformation' conversation within Australian government during recent years.

Minister Karen Andrews, and Minister Simon Birmingham have released a joint statement on the national blockchain roadmap and extra $100,000 funding.

Infrastructure Australia has identified the construction of a national electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network as a High Priority Initiative.

Late last week, Australian security agencies reported they were looking into a security breach of the Federal Parliament's network.

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

Penten teams up with the Cyber Security CRC to research AI-enhanced cyber traps for faster breach detection, aiming to bolster Australia's cyber defences.

The National Government has released a report outlining the strategy for Australia's digital future - Minister Karen Andrews comments.

The Australian Government introduces a $10M cybersecurity initiative, offering grants to SMBs and boosting CREST ANZ's capacity to enhance digital security.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.

The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.

Macquarie Launch Health Cloud is a secure private cloud which has been purpose-built for the healthcare sector.

Centrelink cleared after sharing personal info with media, but watchdogs furious. Concerns raised about privacy breach and freedom of speech.

The Black Economy Taskforce released the findings from its recent report that it will tackle large cash payments.

Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.

Digital Rights Watch believes Australians' human rights are being 'severely breached' through the actions of private organisations and governments.

The Australia-backed Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now live, uniting cybersecurity teams from 14 Pacific nations to bolster regional security.