Tag: Digital Transformation Agency

Digital iD founder quits AusPost

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The founder and general manager of Australia Post’s Digital iD program has left the organisation as the market-leading project faces funding cuts and a shrinking team. InnovationAus.com understands the...

GovHack set for a massive 2018 

Posted on   |  by James Riley
This weekend’s GovHack event is set to be the biggest yet, with thousands expected to unite to demonstrate the potentials and opportunities on offer through the use of government...

AusPost Digital iD on the rocks

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Focus has moved away from the Digital iD project at Australia Post, with a reduction in funding and staff changes, InnovationAus.com understands. Multiple sources have confirmed that focus has...

Digital to remain within PM&C

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Digital Transformation Agency remains an executive agency in the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio with no change to ministerial responsibility. This is despite the Minister for Digital Transformation...

When a smooth ride is critical

Posted on   |  by Mark Perry
Changes of Prime Minister, just like changes of government, can be a fraught time for business. The uncertainty created can be a confidence killer. It is noteworthy that the...

Cyber, DTA still up in the air

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The reporting lines for key components of the Australian Government cyber security infrastructure remains unsettled following last week’s change of Prime Minister, while the fate of the Digital Transformation...

Gavin Slater takes Nimble new gig

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Former Digital Transformation Agency chief Gavin Slater has joined established FinTech startup Nimble Australia as CEO with plans broaden the company’s product ranges and customer base, and to apply...

Turnover: DTA loses 340 staff

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Staff turnover at the Digital Transformation Agency has been raised as an issue as it revealed 340 staff had left the agency over an 18 months period – at...

Is GovPass right for digital ID?

Posted on   |  by James Riley
For several years, the DTA has been working on getting its version of digital identity right. When it goes into public beta later this year, the Trusted Digital Identity...