$67 million for digital identity

The federal government has announced $67 million for the MyGovID initiative as it seeks to reassure critics.

21 March, 2019

Technology strategy to break down silos

Collaboration with state and local government is essential to the new national Digital Transformation Strategy, minister says.

22 November, 2018

Case study: ABS gains insights from single source

Moving to a single system has provide the Australian Bureau of Statistics with improved intelligence around expenses, which has meant greater control and visibility.

31 July, 2018

Lack of leadership, funding hinder digital success: research

A lack of senior leadership to steer digital transformation in the public sector is the biggest concern of government executives, writes Keiran Mott.

5 July, 2018

DTA ‘not at centre’ of government’s digital thinking: report

Government and opposition senators split on the role and responsibilities of the Digital Transformation Agency in driving digital delivery in government.

2 July, 2018

Turnbull orders Cyber Security cohesion, hacking paybacks

MacGibbon gets powerful new Special Advisor role.

21 April, 2016

QLD councils win local disaster relief battle

Abbott government finally allows locals to work on their own recovery.

16 June, 2015

Abbott names Moriarty new Counter-Terrorism Coordinator

Keenan scores new ministry, but agency structures stay in place.

25 May, 2015

Abbott goes cold on Ice menace

New National Ice Taskforce to coordinate crackdown and develop strategy.

8 April, 2015

Public Service forced onto buses as politicians get new limos

BMW and Mercedes on a roll.

7 October, 2014

Productivity Commission to probe natural disaster relief funding

The federal Treasurer and Justice Minister have announced a landmark probe into finding better ways to manage the billions of dollars needed to mop up after and mitigate environmental ravages.

29 April, 2014

Councils call for $40 mil to mitigate natural disasters

Destruction caused by natural disasters has led to a concerted push by local governments for more money from Canberra and the states to alleviate potential future damage.

25 March, 2014