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The article reports that Christopher Pyne, Australia's industry, innovation and science minister, does not regret the use of copper wire instead of fibre to the premises (FTTP) for the country's National Broadband Network (NBN). Topics discussed include Pyne's stand that there will no delay in the delivery of the project, the broadband policy unveiled by the Coalition in 2013 and the cost of building the NBN.

New administrative arrangements formally transfer responsibility for whole-of-government IT from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet — which has been the home of the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) — to the new 'Services Australia'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although the Australian government has blocked the company from participating in the rollout of telcos' 5G networks, Huawei says it has registered strong growth in its local carrier business. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This year's budget will earmark an additional $67.2 million for the government's digital identity program, GovPass. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

​Australia was one of seven nations to sign a treaty in Rome this week, to establish the intergovernmental organisation that will deliver the world's largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Australian government believes that an unnamed state actor penetrated the networks of the Liberal, National and Labor parties, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) Chief Executive, Angelene Falk would have to have one of the least coveted positions in Australia. It notes that she faces extraordinary challenges and was appointed with a specific job to do. It adds that Scott Morrison was an unlikely candidate in an organized political coup that was an exercise in duplicity and how to end the political life of a government.

The article reports that the Australian Government announced the inclusion of digital humans as part of its Digital Transformation Strategy.

The article discusses the criticism faced by Australia's government from internet and telecommunication businesses in the country for its attempt to shorten the scrutiny of the controversial legislative bill Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018.

The article reports the focus of Australia's intellectual property (IP) agency IP Australia on the application programming interface (API) software class for the development of digital marketplaces in the country. Topics discussed include patent applications filed under Australia's Commonwealth Patents Act and the selection of company MuleSoft for API management as part of IP Australia's digital transformation program.

The article reports that New South Wales is preparing to launch its first whole of government cyber security strategy. It notes that government chief information security officer Maria Milosavljevic was appointed as part of a push by NSW to increase the ability of departments and agencies to respond to information security incidents. It adds that the NSW government designed a cyber security blueprint that laid for foundation for the new function led by Milosavljevic.

The article reports that technology firm Secure Logic has launched its ‘TrustGrid' platform which is blockchain-based platform which ensure the security of the New South Wales government's rollout of digital driver's licences. It mentions digital versions of fishing licences and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) Competency Card. It presents views of Santosh Devaraj, chief executive officer (CEO) at Secure Logic, on the same.

The article focuses on the information technology (IT) cost savings through GovNext-ICT program not to the expected quantity by Western Australia (WA) government. It discusses how the services are not been bought by agencies as concerns regarding security assurance continue and how the assumptions placed were not proper as per information and communications technology (ICT) service pricing according to WA auditor general Caroline Spencer.

The article focuses on the transport management system being developed by the New South Wales, Australia government to manage the growing congestion and traffic problems in Sydney, Australia. It talks about the system using predictive technology and real-time information to manage the congestion. It tells about the use of automation to control the traffic as per the transport and infrastructure minister Andrew Constance.

The article focuses on the bill passed by the Australian government which allows law enforcement agencies to access the communication services that are encrypted. It talks about the draft for the bill being prepared by Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). It tells about the encrypted communication services being increasingly used by terrorists, paedophiles and for organised crimes.

The article focuses on the Australian government trying to pass the bill that criminalises the re-identification of the Commonwealth data inorder to protect the data. It talks about the people who re-identify the data will serve jail sentence. It tells about the legislation being introduced for cyber security in the Australian government and to protect the data of the Australians.

The article focuses on the communication device providers being forced by the Australian government to develop new systems with capabilities for law enforcement agencies. It talks about the bill forcing companies to develop communication services inorder to help law enforcement agencies access data regrading the customer services provided to the consumers in Australia.

The article focuses on the legislative draft released by the Australian government regarding the encryption done in communication systems by the telecommunication company. It talks about the law allowing the law enforcement to access communication devices without harming the network's security. It tells about the encryption being done to prevent terrorism activities through communication devices.

The article focuses on the Labor department of the Australian government to support Senate inquiry regarding the My Health Record system which records health records of the Australians and can be accessed online. It talks about the government providing a limited period of time for citizens willing to opt-out of the electronic health records. It tells about the government waiting for public support as it can improve the medical care system in Australia.

The article reports on Australian government's plans for establishing technology and innovation precinct for Sydney. Topics discussed include firms involved in manufacturing precinct including Australian software vendor Atlassian, Tech Sydney and co-working space Fishburners to provide base for new jobs and new businesses.

The article focuses on the extension of the opt-out window allowing Australians to exit the eHealth record system as asked by Labor department from the Australian government. It talks about the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) system established by the Labor inorder to help maintain the medical records of civilians. It tells about the Labor department strengthening the cyber security system around the medical records.

The article reports on the partnership between telecommunications and media company Telstra Corp. Ltd. and the government of Victoria in Australia on the construction of a number of mobile base stations in the state.

The article focuses on the agreement between the Solomon Island government and the company Huawei being cancelled due to the possibility of a threat to internet security. It talks about the Australian government funding the work for laying the submarine cable and the centre for cyber security in the Solomon Islands. It tells about the agreement being cancelled on the grounds of national and cyber security due to the entry of China in the broadband hub of Australia.

The article informs about the enforcement of the Privacy Amendment Act by Australian government. Various topics discussed include breach notification in the government, relations between information technology (IT) and business leaders and launch of the Data Center Incident Reporting Network (DCIRN) by the firm.

The article informs about the launch of Centre of Data Excellence by the Office of the Chief Digital Officer (OCDO) of government of Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Various topics discussed include its focus on promoting data analytics, data sharing, federal budget used for analytics and funding by private sector organizations.

The article offers information on the plans of New South Wales government to introduce legislation to facilitate a phased rollout of the state's Digital Driver License (DDL) program. Topics discussed include usage of use the Service NSW app to store details of the recreational fishing fee; responsible service of alcohol (RSA) and responsible conduct of gambling (RCG) competency card; and the comments of NSW minister for finances, services and property, Victor Dominello.

The article reports on the impact of the proposed creation of a national facial recognition service for mass surveillance on privacy in Australia. Topics discussed include an overview of the Australian Passports Amendment (Identity-Matching Services) Bill 2018 and the Identity-matching Services Bill 2018, the identity verification for national security protection and deal with serious crime, and the provisions of the bills.

The article reports on the Australian government's approval for Microsoft Corp. to store classified data on its Microsoft Azure cloud services in 2018. It states that the Australian Signals Directorate, which maintains the Certified Clous Services List (CCSL), awarded a Protected level certification for the company's Azure and Office 365 services, which covers the Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Victoria regions.

The article provides information technical skills targeted in new visa scheme called "Global Talent Scheme" of Australian government including views of citizenship minister Alan Tudge on the same.

The article discusses that the government of New South Wales has granted funds to develop postgraduate training and research program on quantum computing.

The article focuses on a report released by Dr. Maxine Cooper, auditor-general of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), that a number of key information technology (IT) systems used by ACT government agencies have been based on operating systems which are no longer supported by their vendors. Agencies cited include the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate and the ACT land titles business system. Other agencies said their outdated OS are already decommissioned.

The article offers information on the Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF) released by government for organisations seeking to offer identity services in Australia. Topics discussed include the development of a national identity strategy based on federated model, signficance of digital identity, and TDIF components.

The article announces the appointment of executive Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk as executive director of information and communication technology and digital government and executive Abhishek Singh as chief technology officer (CTO) by South Australian government's Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC).

The article focuses on the five-year Laptops for Students program introduced by the South Australian government. It mentions that under this program, by 2021 all public school students aged between 10-12 will have personal laptops. It also mentions about progressive rollout of notebook computers provided to 10 year-old students that will be allocated to other students.

The article inform on the "Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Bill 2017" introduced by the Australian Government for expanding the safe harbor provisions in the Copyright Act of 1968. Topics discussed include expansion of safe harbor provisions in the Copyright Act to the disability, education, library, archive and cultural sectors; prevention of copyright infringement by users of their online platforms; and statement of Senator Mitch Fifield on the same.

The article discusses Research, Development and Innovation Bill which is being introduced in South Australia. Topics included are Australia's peak body of lawyers' discontent with the contents present in the bill, also the exemptions that will be given to the technology companies, and the views of state's employment minister Kyam Maher on the bill. Maher giving the example of driverless cars' development trials with reference to the bill when it was introduced in the lower house.

The article features chief information officer (CIO) Colin Fairweather of the City of Melbourne who has helped rebuild the critical information technology (IT) infrastructure of the city to adapt to emerging technologies and changes in customer demand. According to Fairweather that his mission was focus on maintaining existing technology to investment in the future along with increasing team capabilities and culture.

The article focuses on the adoption of strict rules regarding privacy breach in state government agencies in New South Wales, Australia that is being pushed by the Labor. It talks about the introduction of bill Privacy and Personal Information Protection Amendment as per attorney general Paul Lynch. It tells about the policy covering the privacy of businesses in Australia and the Commonwealth agencies. It speaks about the regulation protecting the information technology in the country.

New South Wales government departments have been given access to a cognitive virtual agent through its technology procurement platform GovDC Marketplace. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the move of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) not to make decision on the amendments proposed by the National Broadband Network Co. (NBN) for their Special Access Undertaking (SAU). It states that the ACCC rejected a number proposed by NBN. It mentions that the changes to the pricing model could result to more changes to SAU.

The article discusses the move of the Department of Health in Northern Territory to advertise the position of the chief information officer (CIO) after the resignation of former CIO Stephen Moo. It states that the department is offering an executive contract of up to four years and salary of $226, 126. It mentions that the CIO will be assigned with providing leadership in the planning and delivery of Information Systems and Services.

The article focuses on the concerns of Australia regarding cyber conflict. Topics discussed include practices made by Australian government to curb the issues such as malpractices in digital trade, strengthening information security and human rights; Australia's commitment for maintaining a peaceful online environment and government`s International Cyber Engagement Strategy.

The article discusses measures taken by Australian government for strengthening cyber security. Topics include views of ANZ bank ‎Chief Information Security Officer Lynwen Connick, on impact of cybercrime on the Australian economy; low awareness of cyber security risks in the general population; views of Telstra general manager, on same.

The article talks about the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) formally launching the expressions of interest (EOI) process as the first stage of its once in a generation overhaul of visa processing. Topics discussed include a new global digital platform being implemented by the government, and the department envisaging a new visa service delivery business focused on digitisation and automation.

The article reports on the termination of the contract of chief information officer Veronica Theriault of South Australia Department of Premier and Cabinet which is effective on September 19, 2017. Topics mentioned the arrest and dishonesty charges faced by Theriault, the fake pay slip of the officer, and the fabrication of the security incident in the department.

The Digital Transformation Agency will take over responsibility of the government's central open data portal from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Victoria's public transport agency is seeking a chief information security officer to replace the departing Carsten Boeving. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the launch of government-backed GigCity broadband network in Adelaide, South Australia by premier Jay Weatherill. It mentions network is based on fibre rolled out for the South Australian Broadband Research and Education Network (SABRENet) and state government is helping start-ups and companies grow faster and attract entrepreneurs to South Australia. It presents views of Kyam Maher, information economy minister at South Australia, on investment for job creation.

The article offers information on plans of Australian government to release Triple Zero Emergency Call Service and additional location-based data services to receive location data automatically when a call placed from a mobile phone. Topics discussed include Advanced Mobile Location acts as location technology which use wireless internet or Global Positioning System-style services to determine location; and origin of landline calls could be determined by using Integrated Public Number Database.