Author: Justin Hendry

Delayed myGov app launches sans Medicare card

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The federal government’s long-promised myGov app has finally launched, complete with a new digital wallet offering users the ability to prove their identity with a service provider using a...

Govt mulls widening of Big Tech news code

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A review of Australia’s media bargaining code has recommended the government investigate extending it to digital platforms other than Google and Facebook, and verify the value of the deals it...

Privacy watchdog opens investigation into Medibank breach

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Australia’s privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into the Medibank data breach that compromised the personal details of 9.7 million customers, on the same day the would-be hackers posted...

NSW govt technology chief steps down to lead Service NSW

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New South Wales’ long-serving government chief information and digital officer Greg Wells will step down to become the new chief executive at service delivery agency Service NSW. Mr Wells,...

Gershon 2.0: Services Aus cuts 1000 tech contractors

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As many as 1000 technology contractors have been let go at Services Australia amid the federal government’s push to reduce its external workforce and following the end of several...

‘Flawed’ data breach penalty laws pass Parliament

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Legislation that significantly increases fines against companies for privacy breaches has sailed through Parliament with support from the Opposition, despite enduring concerns around the operation and practicality of the...

Govt awards $25m in grants from cybersecurity skills fund

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Up to $25.4 million in grants have been awarded under the second round of the Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation Fund, just weeks after the federal government was charged...

Consulting giants, DXC join IBM on $1bn-plus Defence SAP project

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Consulting giants Accenture and Deloitte and DXC Technology have been brought in to work on the final phase of Defence’s multi-billion-dollar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system project. The Department...