Through its Democracy Ambassador program, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) actively engages underrepresented communities to increase electoral participation. This initiative targets groups that have historically faced sidelining in the electoral process, aiming to amplify their ...
The Data Division in the Department of Defence plays a key role, especially as the organisation navigates a more complex global security environment. Manage and integrate data effectively to improve decision-making abilities, optimise resource distribution, ...
The NSW Government is rolling out a $5 million fleet of new technologies to help communities affected by bushfires, floods, or severe weather stay connected after natural disasters. In a significant step forward as the ...
The National Blood Authority (NBA) implements important ICT security improvements to safeguard the integrity of its Blood Sector Systems, including BloodPortal, BloodNet, BloodSTAR, ABDR, and MyABDR. Australia’s blood supply management systems require strict security protocols ...
Australia’s public sector increasingly adopts Internet of Things (IoT) devices, presenting potential benefits and risks. As public services increasingly integrate these devices, cyber actors target them to exploit security vulnerabilities. A recent joint cybersecurity advisory ...
The NSW Department of Education launches NSWEduChat, a generative AI tool that alleviates administrative burdens for teachers in public schools across New South Wales. In early 2024, 16 schools tested the program. By Term 2, ...
The Wollongong City Council broadened its Cadet, Apprentice, and Trainee Programme to cultivate a skilled workforce that effectively addresses essential digital government functions and various public sector requirements. This initiative focuses on cybersecurity, engineering, and ...
Sven Bluemmel, the Victorian Electoral Commissioner, urgently appeals for clarity on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the upcoming local council elections, emphasising the necessity for proper labelling and accountability. Bluemmel insists that political ...
The Albanese Government introduced the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, marking a significant advancement in privacy legislation in Australia. This legislation tackles the growing intricacies of data privacy in today’s digital landscape and ...
Nearly 100 individuals gathered at Subiaco Library on Friday evening to participate in a session focused on cyber safety education. During Scam Awareness Week, the Scams and Sushi event showcased various scams targeting Australians and ...
On 17 September 2024, Joe Longo, Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), spoke at the Australian Compliance Institute Annual Conference. His speech, titled “Effective Compliance: Perspectives from the Regulator,” highlighted the increasing ...
The Albanese Government will unveil the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024. This legislation empowers the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to oversee digital platforms and tackle the spread of harmful ...
