US-based technology services provider CSC has signed a four-year, $8 million deal with the Australian Electoral Commission to provide IT support for the electoral roll.
NBN to drive critical mass for new apps: Conroy
Australia does not have the critical mass of connections that would allow for the natural development of emerging applications in areas like e-health, education and business productivity and required Government intervention, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said.
Telstra negotiation announcement by Xmas: Conroy
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy expects to announce "substantial progress" in government negotiations with Telstra by Christmas, and says he expects the Nationals will back its telecommunications reform bill in the Senate in February.
New shadow Smith attacks $528,000 talk-fest
In his first official statement since being appointed shadow communications minister, Tony Smith has picked up where Nick Minchin left off – hammering government for its lack of detailed planning for the $43 billion national broadband network.
Rudd: NBN to 'secure future prosperity'
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced $26.5 million in investments in the first seven projects for its Digital Regions program, and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to both the national broadband network roll-out and telecommunications regulatory reform.
Lundy lined up for junior minister promotion
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is considering promoting ACT senator Kate Lundy from the backbench to a Parliamentary Secretary role within the Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy portfolio.
What's in a word? Spooks move to resilience
Attorney-General Robert McClelland says that nation's critical infrastructure protection programs are to be modified, with security agencies recommending greater emphasis on "resilience" rather than protection.
Obama sets Gov 2.0 timetable for open information
The Obama administration in the US has issued an Open Government Directive that establishes deadlines for opening up access to public information and implementing 2.0-style Government initiatives.
Tony Smith takes shadow communications portfolio
Former Howard Government parliamentary secretary Tony Smith has been promoted to the frontbench as shadow communications minister in Opposition leader Tony Abbott's reshuffled shadow cabinet.
Maverick no more? Barnaby aims for the House
The first time I met Barnaby Joyce – at a pub near Old Parliament House in early 2005 – he was in Canberra preparing to take up the Queensland Senate seat he secured at the 2004 election.
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