Category: Technology

Enhancing digital safety: Federal government’s new prevention framework

The Federal Government has released a new Scams Prevention Framework for public consultation, aiming to enhance digital safety across Australia. This framework takes an economy-wide...

How technology is enhancing patient interaction

A new report from the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) Health Alliance outlines five technological transformations set to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the coming year....

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...

Legislating digital integrity: Communication and privacy in the age of deepfakes

The Albanese Labour Government recently passed the Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2024. This legislation, the Deepfake Sexual Material, targets non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes by introducing...

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....

Medical authorities urged to act as 3G shutdown threatens critical devices

Medical authorities must act swiftly to inform up to 200,000 medical implant recipients of the health risks posed by the upcoming 3G network shutdown. Devices...

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...

Safeguarding remote communication in the age of info stealers

Our phones have become essential tools for communication, helping us stay connected with family, friends, and colleagues. However, with this convenience comes the need for...

Health risks of mobile phones debunked: WHO-commissioned review

A systematic review commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that there is no link between mobile phone use and head cancers. This review,...

NBN Co appoints new Chief Executive Officer

The Albanese Government congratulates Ellie Sweeney on her appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of NBN Co by the company’s Board for a five-year term....

Protecting Aussie kids online: eSafety Commissioner questions tech giants on age assurance

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has requested that leading social media and messaging platforms reveal how many Australian children are using their services and detail the age...

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...