Digital government powers smarter procurement
The Australian Government has reformed procurement and contract management across the public service to improve data sharing oversight, strengthen cybersecurity, and drive digital government transformation.
APRA arms financial institutions against cyberattacks
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released a departmental advisory following remarks from Member Suzanne Smith, highlighting the increasing technological risks facing Australia’s financial institutions.
Andrew Spiegelman on building an AI-driven public sector
New South Wales’ public sector faces a complex challenge: delivering various services while societal needs change, financial pressures increase, and inter-agency cooperation demands careful negotiation.
Reinforcing oversight through smarter data analytics
In 2024-25, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission launched 252 formal investigations, a 50% increase from 168 the previous year. The organisation has implemented machine
Modernising records, empowering data governance
The Victorian Information Commissioner and Public Record Office Victoria released a statement stressing that Victorian agencies must create complete, accurate, and reliable records of all
Strengthening cyber resilience, securing public trust
30 responsible entities managing 392 funds, totalling over A$191 billion in assets, have used offshore service providers in the past two years, according to the
Advancing data privacy leadership in Queensland
The Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland (OIC) announces Alexander White as Queensland Privacy Commissioner, starting 1 October 2025 for a five-year term. He served
Reinforcing data privacy in the AI era
A former temporary staff member of the NSW Reconstruction Authority uploaded an Excel spreadsheet containing over 12,000 rows of sensitive information about 2,031 Northern Rivers
Government unlocks digital futures for Victorians
The Victorian Government has unveiled a $4.25 million extension to its Digital Jobs programme, set to generate 1,000 new, fully funded training slots in Victoria’s
State library secures data in digital age
The State Library of New South Wales announced a major update to its Web Privacy Statement, aligning with the launch of the NSW Mandatory Notification
Kumar Singirikonda on driving innovation through technology leadership
Australia’s public sector faces mounting pressure to modernise legacy systems, improve data management, and strengthen public trust in digital services. Agencies must balance innovation with
Government’s data confidentiality paradigm shift
The Australian Government announced an update to its Information Security Manual and introduced new Guidelines for Software Development released in September 2025. This initiative enhances