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New digital ID platform a honeypot of data
Australia is seen as an easy target for attacks, a cybersecurity expert tells Government News.
MAV welcomes aged care working group
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has labelled the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) decision to establish a working group to propose future roles and responsibilities for aged care as "sensible". At its 23rd meeting in Perth, COAG directed senior officials to establish a Roles and Responsibilities Working Group in Community Mental Health, Aged Care […]
WA announces Public Sector Commission
Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has announced the creation of a Public Sector Commission to regain independence and transparency of the public service. The director general of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) Mal Wauchope has been named as the first Public Sector Commissioner, who will lead the commission. The decision came at the […]
US State Government recruits from Second Life
The 3-D virtual world Second Life. In an innovate move to tackle its ageing IT workforce, the state of Missouri has recruited its first IT employee from an internet-based virtual world. According to a Government Technology report, Missouri last year launched a recruiting site and job fairs in Second Life, an online 3-D community where ‘residents’ […]
Mayor of Melbourne steps down
Melbourne mayor John So has decided to step down. (Image www.johnso.com.au) Melbourne’s longest-serving mayor John So has decided to step down after seven years in the position, prompting a long queue for the next month’s mayoral race. Announcing his resignation which came as a surprise, Cr So said would not seek a third-term but his commitment to the […]
ALGA backs Garnaut on waste dumps
The Federal Government should follow Professor Garnaut’s recommendations to exclude waste dumps from the early stages of a carbon trading scheme, according to the President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Cr Paul Bell. Cr Bell has written to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, outlining why inclusion of the […]
Garnaut Climate change review released
The Federal Government has welcomed the release of the Garnaut Climate Change Review final report. In a statement, Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, said Professor Garnaut’s independent review was the most comprehensive economic review of climate change since the Stern Review was released in 2006. Senator Wong said Professor Garnaut’s Review shows […]
A Deep Dive into Digital Transformation with Civica
The power of digital transformation: how Australian councils are achieving a green tech future, providing better citizen services and moving close to the Holy Grail of IT.
A Deep Dive into federated information governance with Objective
With data sprawl and data silos an exponentially growing issue for the public sector, federated information management helps organisations remain compliant with governance regulations and maintain high levels of security – without moving their data. Bad news: information silos will always exist. Good news: Not a problem! The bad news is that information silos will […]
A Deep Dive into environmental, social and corporate governance with Interflow
Sometimes, forward-thinking has to do with innovation. Often it has to do with professionalism and skills and good commercial decision making. But today, there’s another vital ingredient in the recipe for business success – ESG, or environmental, social and governance. For further information, please visit www.interflow.com.au.
Building a sustainable future with Strategic Asset Management
While efforts continue to grow renewable energy capacity to achieve Australia’s climate ambitions, it’s only half the battle. The other half is how we plan and manage community infrastructure and improve its resilience while protecting the natural environment.
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If implemented correctly, the NSW Premier's WFO edict could be a pivotal moment that helps improve the employee experience for public sector workers while lifting productivity.
Despite appreciating the value of data, the reality is that many public sector organisations are still dealing with legacy systems that hinder data unification and visibility, preventing organisations from fully optimising projects.
By fostering collaboration, sharing intelligence, and building capacity, public-private partnerships will enhance our collective ability to defend against ongoing cyber threats.
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Is government losing the battle against tech-enabled transnational organised crime?
Is the government losing the battle as new technology and big data enables an increasing onslaught of transnational organised crime?
Councils vote against review of native title
A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA's National General Assembly.
APS hybrid work is here to stay, report finds
Hybrid working is here to stay, and the benefits outweigh the negatives, according to a new report.
That’s using plastic for good
Not all plastics are the same. Take engineered plastic pipes. Unlike single use plastics, plastic pipes are long-life products, not single use, made from materials engineered to be robust, reliable, recyclable with a service life in excess of 100 years.
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Innovation delivers justice
Young people in the justice system are better connected with support thanks to an innovative partnership between the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors.
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Strengthen Your Systems, Avoid Downtime
The recent widespread global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update highlighted the catastrophic risks of service disruptions, underscoring the need for robust resiliency and disaster recovery strategies in public-sector organisations.
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Councils deploy drone against weeds flourishing in flood region
Hawkesbury River County Council is deploying drones to combat invasive weeds, a side effect of flooding in the area.
Councils pilot bag-in-a-bin soft plastics recycling
Councils are piloting kerbside soft plastics collection as part of a national scheme developed by the food and grocery industry.
Council uses smart tech to zap footpath weeds
A Queensland Council is using smart technology to eliminate weeds that pop up in cracks on local footpaths.
App-Based Parking Accelerates Council Savings
Councils are under pressure to make cost savings and improve environmental sustainability. Technology innovations in the parking industry are providing solutions on both fronts.
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