Australian Government stories - Page 6

We look at the a recent indepenedent report into the controversial legislation that Australian Security agencies use to intercept digital communications.

Austrade has named 50 Australian cybersecurity companies well placed to meet the needs of the country’s cyber defence projects.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told media on Friday morning that a 'malicious' attack by a state-based cyber actor is underway in the country.

With construction due to commence in July, the initial investment of AU$17 million will be used to build stage one by December 2020.

Australia's regtech sector showcases how technology can aid economic recovery post-COVID-19, with support from the government and startups.

Amid growing coronavirus concerns, Australia unveils a stimulus package to support retailers and SMEs, aiming to stave off a potential recession.

Epicor has launched a new Community Care solution with the primary aim of aiding in-home services for aged care providers.

Thousands of Australian organisations are at risk of failing to meet the compliance deadline for the new Fair Work Act Award, according to startup NoahFace.

Vocus and the Northern Territory government are partnering to upgrade the state's internet backbone to a capacity of 20Tbps.

The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.

ADIA welcomes Australian Government's commitment to digital literacy, aiming to reduce the digital divide and enable social and economic participation.

Infosys to modernise Australia's welfare system with new Entitlement Calculation Engine, aiming at efficient policy implementation and operational savings.

Huawei Australia warns that up to 1,500 jobs could be lost by the end of 2020 if the 5G ban on the company is not reversed.

BATMn is a $2.7m proprietary electric reactor, based on Calix technology, for producing advanced battery materials, part-funded by the Government.

Australian local governments urged to protect citizen privacy by Digital Rights Watch. Campaign targets use of surveillance tech and data collection.

Macquarie Government has been chosen by the New South Wales Government as an approved supplier of telecommunications services.

Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.

Australians are alarmed by expanding surveillance powers and government access to private data, with 76% uneasy about data retention by telcos.

Huawei Australia has released a statement pointing out a UK cross-party committee’s findings that there is no need to ban Huawei’s 5G technologies.

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