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Australian Government stories

Major changes to Australian internet legislation needed says report

We look at the a recent indepenedent report into the controversial legislation that Australian Security agencies use to intercept digital communications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2020

Cybersecurity

Aus Govt outlines cyber defence requirements for road ahead

Austrade has named 50 Australian cybersecurity companies well placed to meet the needs of the country's cyber defence projects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020

Risk & Compliance

AU regtech industry rallies for govt support to kickstart economy

Australia's regtech sector showcases how technology can aid economic recovery post-COVID-19, with support from the government and startups.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020

Digital Literacy

ADIA welcomes Australian Government's greater focus on digital literacy

ADIA welcomes Australian Government's commitment to digital literacy, aiming to reduce the digital divide and enable social and economic participation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2020

Disaster Recovery

Infosys selected to update Aussie welfare entitlement system

Infosys to modernise Australia's welfare system with new Entitlement Calculation Engine, aiming at efficient policy implementation and operational savings.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

Calix launches advanced battery reactor in Victoria

BATMn is a $2.7m proprietary electric reactor, based on Calix technology, for producing advanced battery materials, part-funded by the Government.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019

Australian Government

Local governments need to act to protect privacy of citizens

Australian local governments urged to protect citizen privacy by Digital Rights Watch. Campaign targets use of surveillance tech and data collection.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2019

Global Stories

Australian Government stories

Cybersecurity

In the shadow of COVID-19, a cyber health crisis looms

Rising ransomware cases targeting the healthcare sector in Australia have raised concerns ahead of the release of the Cyber Security strategy.

By Bruce Perry • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020

Malware

State-based cyber attack targeting Australian government and businesses

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020

Hyperscale

Macquarie to build Government data centre in Canberra

With construction due to commence in July, the initial investment of AU$17 million will be used to build stage one by December 2020.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020

Supply Chain

Coronavirus: Australian government announce stimulus package to assist retailers and SMEs

Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020

Health Technologies

Epicor targets Australia's aged care industry with new solution

Epicor has launched a new Community Care solution with the primary aim of aiding in-home services for aged care providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020

Marketing Technologies

New platform launched to address employee underpayment across Australia

Thousands of Australian organisations are at risk of failing to meet the compliance deadline for the new Fair Work Act Award, according to startup NoahFace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020