The end of centralisation: Why distributed data stewardship is the future of government
Australia’s public sector is at a critical point in its digital evolution. Every day, government agencies, from health and human services to emergency management and
Meeting data management with integrity and efficiency
Australia’s Chief Scientist, Prof Tony Haymet, delivered a keynote address at the International Data Week 2025 in Brisbane, outlining reforms to public sector data governance
Compliance credits stronger data management
Macquarie Bank Limited, located in Sydney, now faces new licencing requirements established by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The organisation acknowledges substantial and
Donna Goodman on the management and use of public sector data
The public sector provides data that forms the foundation for policy-making and service provision across Australia. Organisations face growing pressure to use datasets efficiently for
Cyber defenses built on risk management
The OVIC (Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner) has introduced enhanced obligations for all Victorian public sector agencies to report information security incidents in line
Data analytics cleans up waste management
Environmental laws and the progress of digital government in the Australian public sector are being changed a lot by advanced data analytics and intelligence systems,
Data management tactics boost defence operations
The Defence Intelligence Group (DIG) officially unveiled its Defence Intelligence Enterprise Data Strategy (2024–2027), a groundbreaking initiative that transforms the governance, integration, and utilisation of
AWS joins DTA to modernise data management
The Australian Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a new three-year, whole-of-government agreement. This agreement aims to enhance data management and
Driving data analytics with image management
With the Australian public sector increasingly adopting advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud storage, and data analytics, the importance of managing digital images effectively has
Leaders advance digital governance data management
Information commissioners and ombudsmen from Australia and New Zealand unite to stress the critical need for public sector leaders to prioritise data governance and proactive
IRMU program to boost water data management
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) announced significant progress in integrating river models through its Integrated River Modelling Uplift (IRMU) program, which enhances water data management
Digital ID system to streamline data management
The Australian Government plans to enhance its digital ID system, ensuring secure, efficient, and interoperable digital identification services for millions of Australians. The upcoming expansion