Australian Government stories - Page 8

Aussie Budget '16-'17 boosts tech prowess with FinTech sandbox, tax relief for start-ups, and broadband plans, fuelling a digital economy renaissance.

The new Australian eInvoicing standard has been created through a collaboration between Government and Industry, led by the Digital Business Council.

Aus IT sector grapples with 457 visa shake-up, leaving businesses and foreign workers uncertain of their future.

Amid privacy fears, Aussies turn to VPNs to dodge metadata surveillance post-2017 law.

Security watchdog Stay Safe Online has issued a critical alert to Australians, warning them of a fake email and SMS scam purporting to be from myGov.

MailGuard has taken a different approach to cybercrime awareness with the launch of a new book to help leaders understand the problem.

Angus Taylor, Australia's Assistant Minister to the PM, discusses the government's digital transformation initiatives.

MyNetFone calls on Australian government to introduce virtual mobile numbers to help secure online identities.

Globally, more and more jurisdictions are releasing mandates that will have a substantial impact on companies regarding breach notification.

RSM Australia warns that cybercrime is now 'business as usual' for firms, reinforcing the need to fortify digital defences.

Australia touts cybersecurity leadership, while players like Mimecast and Acronis spotlight key sector challenges and advances.

It’s all hands on deck for the Australian cybersecurity sector, according to the Trade and Investment Commission.

The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has launched an inquiry into the late payment of small businesses.

New Zealand and Australian businesses to benefit from improved advice on patenting as new Patents Amendment Bill passes.

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

Huawei's Asia Pacific Innovation Day begins in Sydney, with president Li Jinge opening the event in front of industry experts and media.

Insider threats leave Australian Govt data vulnerable, states ex-Snowden adviser during cyber security briefings.

Frankston City Council adopts Promapp to streamline services amidst cost-shifting pressures in Victoria's local government sector.

The Australian Government has given an additional £7m to the National Computational Infrastructure's (NCI) supercomputer.

Advanced computing techniques are being used to help the Australian military understand combat situations using modelling & simulations.

Australian organisations are facing an increase in cyber litigation, prompting the need to prepare for mandatory data breach reporting, says law firm Jones Day.

As Australia ushers in the new Government, the ACS calls for keeping digital policy and innovation at the forefront of the Coalition's mind.

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) urges Turnbull Government to push for a digital economy.

Why is Australia slow at electronic voting uptake? The AIIA says that with e-voting in place, we would already know the election results by now.