Category: Innovation

NSW’s new initiative enhances accessibility for important information

The Minns Labor Government is improving access to essential information with a new ‘Easy Read’ format. It covers topics ranging from emergency preparedness to applying...

Australian government introduces bill to tackle disinformation on social media

The Albanese Government will introduce new legislation to Parliament, giving the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) expanded powers. This aims to hold digital platforms...

AI in high-risk settings: How regulatory guardrails shape trust and communication

The Albanese Government is enhancing AI safety in Australia with two key announcements made on 5 September 2024. Last year, the government consulted with the...

Maddison Stafford on cross-organisational collaboration and communication across departments

Effective communication and collaboration across departments are vital to delivering seamless care. Comms Room’s interview with Austin Health Head of Communications and Media Maddison Stafford...

Holly Bennett on navigating creativity within copyright boundaries

Creativity often thrives within boundaries, and working within copyright and legal constraints is no exception. For teams managing all sorts of content, these restrictions offer...

Strengthening digital connectivity in Allied Healthcare with new CIS offer

The Australian Digital Health Agency is introducing an Allied Health Industry Offer to boost the adoption of digital health tools in the allied health sector....

Albanese Government boosts Triple Zero reliability with new measures

The Albanese Government has introduced changes to enhance the Triple Zero service. These reforms come in response to the November 2023 Optus outage, which left...

Digital literacy for all: How Tech Savvy Seniors is transforming lives across NSW

The NSW Government’s “Tech Savvy Seniors” initiative is an important program that aims to equip seniors with the necessary digital literacy skills to safely navigate...

New guidance on event logging: Global collaboration to improve threat detection

Leading international cybersecurity agencies have issued a detailed guide on enhancing security across various technological environments. This guide provides valuable strategies for event logging and...

A smarter way to connect: Services Australia’s online booking rollout

In a media release, Bill Shorten MP, Minister for Government Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, is urging Australians to skip the queues at...

Albanese government delivers high-speed fibre to WA communities

The Albanese Government has enabled more than 500,000 homes and businesses in Western Australia to upgrade to a world-class full fibre NBN broadband connection. The...

How storylines are revolutionising climate risk communication

New research led by Dr Tanya Fiedler, Senior Lecturer and Scientia Fellow at the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response, highlights the critical role...

Defence strategy targets ICT improvements and digital integration

The Albanese Government has released the 2024 Defence Digital Strategy and Roadmap, outlining Defence’s approach to ICT for Australia’s national interest. As noted in the...

Balancing connectivity and environmental health: Radio wave study insights

Radio waves play a crucial role in our daily lives, enabling technologies such as mobile phones, TV broadcasts, smart meters, and satellite operations. They drive...

Improving telco communication standards for network outages

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, has directed the Australian Communications and Media Authority to create enforceable industry standards. These standards aim to...

Boosting connectivity through digital community directory

The Hepburn Shire Council has launched a new online directory, aiming to enhance local economic activity and foster stronger community connections through effective communication. The...

SMS Sender ID Register to restore trust in Australian communications

The new SMS Sender ID Register legislation, which passed Parliament on 22 August, will help disrupt scammers and reduce the number of Australians being ripped...

Australian government strengthens digital project management skills

The Australian Government is prioritising digital transformation to better serve the communication needs of Australians. To ensure the success of these initiatives, the Digital Transformation...

Albanese government’s $18 million investment in ag-tech connectivity for farmers

The Albanese Government has opened Expressions of Interest for businesses and suppliers of ag-tech to participate in Round 2 of the On Farm Connectivity Program...