Tag: data

PC begins deep dive into data, digital and net-zero policy

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Productivity Commission has called for policy ideas to boost productivity through data and digital technologies – as well as by investing in the net-zero transformation – to inform...

DTA procurement review looks to ‘level playing field’

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A strategic review of whole-of-government technology sourcing arrangements will look at options to boost procurement from local small and medium-sized businesses, according to Finance minister Katy Gallagher. Senator Gallagher...

Work begins on national data classification framework

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A consortium of government and industry bodies have begun developing a standardised approach for businesses to assess the value of their data and protect against risks across the economy....

Victorian govt commits $21m to eHealth record rollout

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Victorian government will roll out connected electronic medical record systems to more hospitals and health services, streamlining access to patient information and replacing paper-based systems. Health minister Mary-Anne...

Coalition demands split of privacy package

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal Opposition has accused the government of wedge tactics by bundling a right to sue with other privacy reforms and new doxxing laws, and is threatening to withhold...

WA ‘privacy lite’ data sharing bill back for debate

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Western Australian Parliament has been asked to consider changes to a signature public sector privacy and data sharing bill, amid criticisms that the proposed legislation delivers only “privacy...

The true cost of Australia’s ‘silver tsunami’

Posted on   |  by Kate Carnell
We are well-practised in navigating the predictable milestones – youth, puberty, parenting – and we’re becoming more familiar with menopause and mental health. However, when it comes to dying...