Tag: ACIC

Budget jackpot for myGov, aged care tech

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
myGov will receive a $630 million cash injection from the Albanese government over the next four years and ongoing funding of $145 million a year from 2027 in recognition...

Budget to include $161m for national firearms register

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A national firearms register will be developed by Australia’s criminal intelligence agency following a $161.3 million commitment from the federal government. The funding will be included in the federal...

Police guidance on account takeover powers missing in action

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Federal law enforcement agencies have sought advice on the implementation of controversial account takeover powers after the watchdog found holes in their internal policies as warrants were being issued....

Cops used hacking powers six times in first year

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Law enforcement agencies were issued six warrants to covertly monitor and alter suspects’ data last year, marking the first use of controversial hacking powers. The new warrants allow the...

National security committee calls for more oversight powers

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The national security committee has urged the government to hand it improved oversight powers over intelligence agencies and to increase funding to other oversight agencies. The Parliamentary Joint Committee...

Accenture enlisted for national crime intelligence platform

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Irish domiciled global giant Accenture has been brought in to assist with the delivery of the government’s new national crime intelligence platform which aims to offer the first Australian-wide...

Gig Guide: Microsoft chief to lead NSW skills board

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
There are changes across top tech jobs in the public and private sector while Sydney is asking consultants and Big Tech how to kick start its economic recovery. Australia’s...