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Australia has long been driving a country wide push for open government data. With their data.gov.au portal- citizens are provided a central catalogue to discover over 7,209 public data sets.
The portal also provides hosting for tabular, spatial and relational data with hosted APIs and the option for agencies to link data and services hosted by other government sources.
One of the leaders advocating for open data throughout Australia is Pia Waugh…
OpenGov recently spoke to Pia Waugh, Director of Data Infrastructure and Government Engagement, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australia, about her idea of Government as an API, the recent release of Australia’s Public Data Policy Statement, and her upcoming webinar on Public User Needs.
Shift towards Greater Consolidation of Government Data, Greater Influence across Australia
Before October of this year, Waugh was the Director for Gov 2.0 and Coordination, Technology and Procurement Division, at the Australian Department of Finance. While there, she led the team working with the open data initiative and data.gov.au.
Since then, the open data and data.gov.au- external site team from the Department of Finance merged with the Data Policy Branch (including spatial, National Map, ANZLIC – the Spatial Information Council) and the Digital Government Strategy team from the Department of Communications and the Arts, to create a new branch at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Waugh’s recent assignment to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet allows for greater influence and reach across the Australian Government, although her open data initiative has always been well received.
“By merit of the good work that we do, we already constructed a fair bit of capabilities, influence, and support throughout the whole of government. With the new work program being consolidated, it helps our already good reputation with the organisations,” stated Waugh.
Her new role allows her to provide technical support, look at open data skills and capabilities across the whole of government, and survey data infrastructure of organisations- making sure it complies with government needs.
Government as an API: an idea to drive further digital transformation
As Director of Data Infrastructure and Government Engagement, Waugh is in the forefront of the Open Government Data push and an outspoken believer in ‘Government as an API’.
What does this mean? As Waugh describes in her blog:
Government as an API is about making Government one big conceptual API. Making the stuff that Government does discoverable programmatically, making the stuff that it does consumable programmatically, making Government the platform or a platform on which industry and citizens and indeed other Governments can actually innovate and value add.
APIs have the ability to talk to each other and automate some of the government processes to make service delivery more efficient. This is why Waugh’s idea is starting to take off and draw attention towards the work of data.gov.au.
“All backend systems, whether they are transaction services, content, or data, if all of those are API enabled, they make user centric services a lot more responsive and agile,” stated Waugh, “If you build a user centric service through an API today, then you can do another one quicker tomorrow and better adapt to augmented reality- or whatever the future will bring us.”
Waugh hopes that this idea of Government as an API will resonate with others, as its adoption has the potential to make government more mashable. This means that it would be easy to pull content together across organisations so users are presented with everything they need from the whole of government.
Currently, Waugh sees that there have been some good early steps in the space of open data. As for organisation systems, some organisations are just beginning to see the benefit of ‘Government as an API’.
“If you don’t publish your data programmatically, then you are not going to get the most value out of it,” stated Waugh, “There has been a major shift to publishing data in documents, publishing data as APIs. In the data space, there has been much progress. In the systems space, it is still early days- organisations are just beginning to understand the benefit of an API driven approach.”
Australia Government Releases Public Data Policy Statement
On Monday, the Australian Government released its Public Data Policy Statement- reinforcing the Government’s commitment to open data and data-driven innovation.
Woohoo! RT @dpmc_gov_au Aus Govt releases Public Data Policy Statement to optimise reuse of public data https://t.co/LR5SHB3JhO #opendata
— Pia Waugh (@piawaugh) December 7, 2015
“The Government has had an open data policy for a while but this is the first time that we have a single Federal Government Open Data Policy,” Waugh told us, “This helps to make it more understandable, more consistent, and give much clearer instructions to government organisations about their obligations regarding data.”
The Public Data Policy Statement acts as a means to consolidate government policy on a whole-of-government scale.
The journey towards a more consolidated policy regarding open data required a lot of behind-the-scenes work. Waugh said that this required her team to understand data needs and how to better share data across government.
As a result, the Public Data Policy Statement is expected help improve policy regarding data, produce better outcomes, and boost service delivery. Since the Statement was delivered through the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, it is hoped to have greater influence on the approach to data utilisation across the Government.
“With our team working from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, we have the opportunity to put data at the centre of Government, not just data specialisation, but everything that we do,” Waugh said, “This is because data is crucial to government being responsive.”
Data.Gov.Au to hold a Public User Needs Webinar on Open Data
The team behind data.gov.au provides a range of technical, infrastructure, and moral support to organisations across the whole of government.
Through organisational outreach and support efforts, data.gov.au has come a long way from hosting 500 datasets, as it now hosts over 7,000 datasets.
In addition to providing data support and guidance, the data.gov.au team is driving people to engage with its platform and its vision for a data-driven government.
Next week, the team behind data.gov.au will be hosting a 2 hour Public User Needs Workshop at their Canberra office. The data.gov.au team is inviting all interested parties to attend the workshop on 16 December 2015, as part of a broader data.gov.au Forum.
The purpose of the workshop is to receive input from data users in the general public and industry that will help the team design the roadmap for data.gov.au in 2016.
Google Hangout will be used to stream the public user needs session so anyone can participate and contribute remotely.
Waugh expressed her excitement to host the workshop and looks forward to receiving feedback and input on the data.gov.au platform.
Anyone interested in attending or e-attending, may register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/datagovau-public-user-needs-workshop-tickets-19746665809


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The University of South Australia and the South Australian Institute of Sport (SASI) have joined forces to establish a top-notch sports research and education facility in Mile End, focusing on high-performance sports.
The new cutting-edge complex integrates essential sports and educational resources to aid athletes in reaching peak performance, offer university students hands-on, industry-focused learning, and provide research-based solutions for sports in South Australia. The new SASI will share a location with the National Centre for Sports Aerodynamics, UniSA Sports Science Hub, SA Athletics Stadium, and Netball SA Stadium at Mile End.
The global sports technology market was valued at US$12.17 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.6% from 2022 to 2030. With the growing demand for data-driven decision-making and operations in sports events, the sports tech industry is expected to experience significant growth due to the increased adoption of data analytics, IoT, and social media integration in various sports.
The demand for technology-based solutions in the sports sector is driven by a focus on enhancing audience engagement and entertainment, and the digitisation of stadiums. The market has seen growth with increased investments by organisations in adopting advanced technologies for monitoring player performance and fan engagement.
The UniSA Sports Science Hub provides UniSA sports science students with real-world learning opportunities, the chance to work with top industry professionals and elite athletes, and a well-rounded education for a successful career.
UniSA Vice Chancellor Professor David Lloyd states the new facility will offer dynamic, connected learning experiences for students. He stated that the new UniSA Sports Science Hub offers exceptional potential for enhancing research, education, and commercial partnerships with SASI and other sports industry partners located at the same site.
Coaches and health professionals will collaborate to conduct innovative research to better equip athletes for competition. The UniSA Sports Science Hub boasts state-of-the-art facilities and expertise to provide top-notch education, training, and research, benefiting South Australia’s sports industry both now and in the future.
The new UniSA Sports Science Hub, the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, features specialised teaching and research areas such as exercise classrooms, biomechanics labs, exercise testing gear, and an environmental chamber.
The new facility aims to inspire children to participate in sports, allowing them to reap the physical, mental, and social benefits. To motivate the children, South Australia’s athletes representing the state on a global level need access to top-notch facilities, and this project will provide them for the long term. The new SASI-UniSA partnership demonstrates South Australia’s sports industry’s innovative and pioneering spirit.
The Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing emphasised that the new facilities will motivate future generations to participate more in sports and physical activity. She added that some of South Australia’s greatest athletes developed their talent in Adelaide at SASI. When these and other remarkable athletes excel, future generations are motivated, leading to an increase in sports and physical activity participation.
The Minister also said that as sports institutes worldwide adopt advancing technology for a competitive advantage, the cutting-edge SASI facility will maintain South Australia’s leadership in sports performance and research, aid staff and athletes, and enable more young athletes to pursue their athletic aspirations. Works are set to commence in early 2023, with the project expected to be completed by mid-2024.
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CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is helping small to medium-sized businesses in the mining and mining equipment, technology and services sectors by offering a free online course that provides expertise and support for research and development.
Innovate to Grow is a 10-week online programme offered by CSIRO that is designed to help eligible small to medium-sized businesses in the mining and mining equipment, technology and services sectors that are in the early stages of engaging in R&D or pursuing a new idea. It will be guided by experienced researchers and innovation experts who will help participants to examine their technical or business challenges, explore R&D opportunities, and develop actionable business and funding plans.
Upon completion of the Innovate to Grow programme, participants may be able to access facilitation support through CSIRO to connect with research expertise nationally and may also be eligible for dollar-matched R&D funding.
The SME Collaboration Manager for CSIRO stated that the programme is designed to assist small-medium businesses in understanding the process of engaging in R&D by providing them with information on how to access funding, mentoring and a highly connected network through research organizations and industry peers.
The Innovate to Grow programme targets Australian companies with less than 200 employees, and currently is offered at no cost to participants. In this way, it is hoped that some of the barriers that smaller enterprises face when they have an idea they would like to pursue can be removed.
Upon completion of the Innovate to Grow programme, participants will have received assistance in defining their goals, developing a business case for R&D with the help of a university or CSIRO, and preparing a funding proposal.
Participants will also benefit from the expansion of their professional networks through connection with their peers in the cohort, sector-specific mentors, and CSIRO which has the world’s largest mineral resources R&D capability.
One company that manages the Australian Premium Iron Joint Venture participated in the Innovate to Grow program in 2021. The Principal Scientist at the firm stated that the company participated in the Innovate to Grow program as a way to refresh their knowledge about engaging with research organisations, identifying available funding options and preparing for partnerships with organisations like CSIRO or universities.
The mining industry faces many challenges, and it requires multiple elements to come together to achieve success. CSIRO plays a vital role in supporting research and development goals for the industry, he said.
The global smart mining market is projected to grow from roughly US$9.3 billion in 2019 to about US$23.5 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 16.3% during the forecast period 2020-2027.
Smart mining is a process that uses advanced technology, information and autonomy to improve safety, reduce operational costs, and increase productivity for mine sites. Companies in the mining industry are focusing on increasing productivity by implementing advanced software and solutions. It also includes the use of remote-controlled robotic equipment for mineral and metal extraction known as telerobotic mining, which reduces the risks for miners.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the global smart mining market, primarily due to the disruption of international trade, prolonged lockdowns and restrictions in construction, mining, and maintenance activities worldwide.
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HKSTP has entered a strategic partnership with a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company to position Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area as a leader in life science innovation and set an example for the region. This is the first collaboration between HKSTP and the life sciences corporation that encompasses technology and data sharing.
The two are committed to promoting life science innovation and healthcare policy. They aim to provide a robust platform and support for start-ups in Hong Kong and mainland China by creating an ecosystem for healthcare start-ups. The goal is to make the Greater Bay Area a leader in life science and healthcare innovation and serve as a model for the rest of China in terms of technology application and registration. Additionally, they hope to establish the GBA as a hub for talent and corporates in the Asia Pacific region.
The principal areas of collaboration are:
- Shaping Policy – A white paper to articulate policy recommendations, organising a public forum and a round-table for an in-depth discussion with government officials;
- Co-incubation program – providing the start-ups with support and guidance on science, strategy and marketing, and creating a platform for the start-ups and potential partners to network and exchange; and,
- Data collaboration – Fostering a conducive data-sharing environment in the STP Platform and among stakeholders; exploring synthetic data generation tools; promoting the “data collaboration” concept to the community.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry was one of the witnesses to the Collaboration Agreement Signing Ceremony, he stated that the partnership aligns with the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint recently released.
With the strong support from the Central Government and the government’s commitment to I&T development, as well as Hong Kong’s unique advantages, the partnership will greatly contribute to the development of a world-class biomedical ecosystem in Hong Kong.
The CEO of HKSTP stated that the partnering firm is a global pharmaceutical leader with strong connections to business leaders, scientists, marketers, and investors globally. It is believed that the partnership will foster the development of more health talents and significantly speed up growth in our medical research, drug development, and clinical trial processes.
The Head of the firm’s China-based innovation centre stated that the company is so glad to see this collaboration happen. It is hoped that the partnership can bridge HK and other cities in China for more opportunities to exchange, collaborate and empower start-ups; accelerate conversion and commercialisation; and to bringing hope to patients in China.
The APAC Sub Region 3 Head of the firm’s diagnostics arm noted that Hong Kong has a great foundation of scientific research. The firm looks forward to this collaboration in advancing high-quality research work, building a platform for innovation and benefiting the Asian population as well as the rest of the world.
The launch ceremony was attended by various dignitaries including the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, the Head of APAC Area at the firm, the Head of the firm’s accelerator (CICoR), the General Manager, Hong Kong and Macau and Mr Ronald Lo, General Manager, at the firm’s Hong Kong and Macau diagnostics arms.
Recent research has found that the global life science analytics market size was valued at US$ 8.3 billion in 2021, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% from 2022 to 2030. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of analytics by the life science industry, which uses descriptive and reporting analysis for building databases and prescriptive and predictive analysis for predicting future trends and results.
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A study conducted by Western Sydney University (WSU) discovered that adults with disabilities experienced a significant decrease in symptoms of anxiety, and depression and improved sensory processing after using Evenness Virtual Reality (VR) Sensory Space technology.
The study, published in the Nature Scientific Reports Journal, found that using the Evenness VR Sensory Space technology, which includes immersive interactive visual, auditory, and tactile experiences, led to significant improvements for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism and intellectual disability.
The study, which lasted for five months, included 31 adults with different neurodevelopmental disabilities and their caregivers. The goal of the study was to assess the feasibility and potential health benefits of using Evenness VR technology as a therapeutic intervention tool.
According to Dr Caroline Mills, a Co-Lead researcher at Western Sydney University’s School of Health Sciences and Translational Health Research Institute, the positive results of using immersive VR technology in the disability sector have the potential to shape new practices for organizations that assist individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
The team’s findings have shown that VR technology may offer a promising avenue for the provision of sensory interventions and an effective calming tool, with the most prominent benefit reported by users being a reduction in anxiety.
Professor Danielle Tracey, a co-lead author from Western Sydney University’s School of Education and Translational Health Research Institute, believes that the Evenness VR Sensory Space technology could be effectively used as a clinical intervention.
The authors of the study acknowledged the preliminary nature of the research and stated their intention to conduct more comprehensive studies in the future to further understand the benefits of the technology and to ensure that it can be effectively implemented in real-world settings to help those in need. The study was conducted in collaboration with researchers from the University of Wollongong, in partnership with The Disability Trust and a tech company.
The Managing Director of the tech firm stated that the findings significantly support the evolution of the program. He noted that the team have allowed the company to improve and validate Evenness Sensory Space as they look to increase its positive impact on individuals, centres and communities around Australia.
According to the paper, the small-scale study was the first independent investigation of the Evenness VR Sensory Room. It had four core objectives:
- To identify the reported benefits of the Evenness VR Sensory Room and the impact according to the user’s age, disability, initial needs or VR participation rate;
- To evaluate the feasibility and implementation of the Evenness VR Sensory Room;
- To identify improvements to future iterations of the product and process; and,
- To understand the reported differences between the Evenness VR Sensory Room and the traditional physical sensory room.
The study adopted a single intervention pre-post mixed method design with 32 adults with disability participating in the Evenness VR Sensory Room.
Recent research has found that the virtual reality (VR) market is projected to expand from US$6.9 billion in 2021 to US$51.5 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.1%. This rapid growth can be attributed, in part, to the lack of regulation in the VR sector.
VR technology is increasingly being utilised as a powerful tool for virtual events, as event planners use it to offer visitors engaging and diverse experiences by hosting events on virtual platforms and presenting them as VR experiences. The rising popularity of virtual events is driving the market growth.
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A pop-up clinic utilising AI technology for identifying potential skin cancer has been established at the Tour Down Under event in Victor Harbor, marking it as the first of its kind in the world. The free service, delivered by nurses, uses algorithms in conjunction with doctors’ clinical expertise to detect skin cancer, which affects two out of every three Australians during their lifetime.
A collaboration between a national health charity, the University of South Australia, and The Hospital Research Foundation led to the creation of a new nurse-led model for skin cancer detection. Using AI technology, this model is being tested through pop-up clinics in regional South Australia, where skin cancer rates are significantly higher than in urban areas. This initiative aims to improve the rate of skin checks and early detection in these areas.
UniSA’s Professor in Cancer Nursing, Marion Eckert, says distance is a big disadvantage when it comes to skin screening services. She noted that skin cancer prevention efforts are lacking in funding and resources, particularly in rural areas, despite melanoma being a prevalent and deadly form of cancer in Australia, with four deaths daily. The situation is particularly dire outside of major cities.
Meanwhile, the CEO of the national health charity stated that the AI technology used in this clinic has been found to be on par with dermatologists, and in some cases, even outperforming them. However, further research and controlled trials are needed to fully confirm the efficacy of the algorithms.
He said that the charity’s goal is to halve the number of Australians who die from melanoma and increase the number of skin checks in Australia by 25% by running a targeted AI-supported national skin check program.
The project trains nurses to capture high-quality images of skin lesions, which are then assessed by AI algorithms for signs of cancer. The AI-generated diagnoses are reviewed by local GPs, and patients are referred to dermatologists for further evaluation if necessary. This approach allows for early diagnosis and treatment, especially in areas where access to dermatologists is limited.
Residents living in regional areas will be able to access the service via nurse-led free pop-up clinics at local community events such as the Tour Down Under.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare states that skin cancer results in a yearly cost of AU$ 400 million to the healthcare system. Additionally, 2 out of 3 Australians are likely to develop some form of skin cancer, with over 15,000 individuals (one every 30 minutes) being diagnosed with melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Over 98 per cent of skin cancers can be successfully treated if they’re found early, which is why getting checked is so important.
The inaugural AI-powered skin cancer clinic was stationed at Warland Reserve from 19-21 January in collaboration with the Tour Down Under and Victor Harbor Art Show.
The global market for AI in cancer diagnostics was valued at US$93.2 million in 2021, and it is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% between 2022 and 2030.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cancer diagnostics is expected to drive market growth as it enables early detection of cancer. According to the World Health Organization, cancer was responsible for 10 million deaths in 2020. Many of these deaths could have been prevented with early diagnosis.
The ability of AI to assist in the screening and diagnosis of cancer is expected to increase early detection rates and this is expected to drive the growth of the AI in the cancer diagnostics market.
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Leading scientists and experts in light-based technologies argue that super-thin lithium niobate chips are likely to replace silicon chips in the field of advanced manufacturing. They have a wide range of potential applications, including detecting the ripeness of fruit from a distance on Earth and guiding navigation on the Moon.
According to these scientists, the use of lithium niobate as an artificial crystal offers a superior platform for light-based technologies, due to its exceptional performance as well as recent advancements in manufacturing techniques which make it more accessible.
A team of international experts, led by Distinguished Professor Arnan Mitchell from RMIT University and Dr Andy Boes from the University of Adelaide, conducted a review of the capabilities and potential applications of lithium niobate in the journal Science.
The team, which includes scientists from institutions such as Peking University in China and Harvard University in the United States, is collaborating with industry partners to develop navigation systems that will aid rovers in driving on the Moon in the upcoming decade.
As GPS technology cannot be used on the Moon, the team’s innovation is focused on developing an alternative navigation system for lunar rovers. As it is not possible to use GPS technology on the Moon, the team’s innovation is intended to fill this gap.
According to Mitchell, the lithium-niobate chip can measure movement by detecting small variations in laser light, without the need for external signals. The artificial crystal is being used to develop various innovative applications, and competition to take advantage of its potential is increasing, Mitchel, who is also the Director of the Integrated Photonics and Applications Centre, said.
The lunar navigation device was in the early stages of development, the lithium niobate chip technology was “mature enough to be used in space applications”. The team’s lithium niobate chip technology is also flexible enough to be rapidly adapted to almost any application that uses light. They are now focusing on navigation. However, the same technology could also be used for linking the internet on the Moon to the internet on Earth.
The team is working with an Australian company that provides navigation services to create optical gyroscopes, where laser light is launched in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions in a coil of fibre. According to Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, as the coil is moved, the fibre becomes slightly shorter in one direction than the other.
The team’s photonic chips are sensitive enough to detect this small difference and use it to determine the movement of the coil. By keeping track of movements, it’s possible to know the location relative to the starting point, this is known as inertial navigation.
This technology can be used to detect the ripeness of fruit by using a drone to measure the absorption of light in the mid-infrared part of the spectrum by gases emitted from ripe fruit. The data collected by the drone can be used to determine when the fruit is ready for harvesting.
The team’s microchip technology is much smaller, cheaper and more accurate than current technology and can be used with very small drones that won’t damage fruit trees.
Looking ahead
Australia has the potential to become a leading producer of integrated photonic chips made from lithium niobate, a material that has a wide range of applications in technology that utilise the entire spectrum of light. This would have a significant impact on multiple industries and could position Australia as a global hub for the manufacturing of these types of chips.
The team has developed the capability to manufacture these integrated photonic chips from lithium niobate in Australia, and there are multiple industries that can benefit from this technology. These photonic chips have the potential to revolutionise industries beyond just optical fibre communications, by providing advanced capabilities in areas such as sensing, imaging, and quantum computing, among others.
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The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) in Australia has entered into an agreement with a US-based tech giant to make it easier and more cost-effective for government agencies to access the company’s products and services.
This agreement builds upon the first iteration of the arrangement from 2018, which aimed to streamline the procurement process for government agencies and provide them with greater access to the firm’s technology offerings. The partnership is also expected to help accelerate digital transformation efforts within the government.
The arrangement, valued at AU$ 725 million over 5 years, has greater flexibility for agencies to transfer assets and enable reuse opportunities across government and streamline contracting to reduce the time, effort and resources required throughout the procurement process.
The CEO of the DTA stated the agreement intends to provide continuity and support for the business systems that are used by government agencies. This is important because these systems are critical to delivering services to the public and ensuring that they function effectively and efficiently is essential.
The partnership aims to help participating agencies access the company’s products and services in a more streamlined and cost-effective way, which can help them to modernise their IT systems and better serve the needs of their customers. Additionally, the continuity provided by the agreement can help to ensure that the government services Australians rely on will continue to be delivered effectively.
The DTA CEO noted that by the Commonwealth negotiating as one entity, the contract will continue to provide government agencies with better value for money and more flexibility when sourcing commonly used IBM products and services with a focus on essential government requirements.
The agreement provides crucial funding for the government, including training and certification programs to enhance digital skills throughout government agencies. The two are also discussing opportunities to explore emerging technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
The Managing Director at the firm’s Australia branch, who is also the Vice President at the firm stated that the arrangement will see the company continue to support the Australian Government in accelerating the adoption of innovative technology to modernise government services.
The company plans to collaborate with government agencies to investigate how new technologies can improve service delivery, resulting in a more secure, sustainable, innovative and skilled Australia, he said.
The agreement was reached and signed by the DTA, Australian Taxation Office, Department of Defence, Department of Home Affairs, and Services Australia. The DTA played a key role in coordinating across the government to provide an efficient arrangement that maximizes the value of taxpayer money.
The recent partnership with the technology company is a positive outcome for both the government and the strategic partner, as it supports crucial government services including the response to the pandemic and disaster events. The company’s products and services that will be accessible through the new arrangement include its offerings for hardware, software, cloud services and professional services.
The Digital Transformation Agency’s Procurement of ICT-Related Services report by the Australian National Audit Office made eight recommendations directed to the Digital Transformation Agency aimed at allowing the agency to better manage procurements.
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) embraced the review and concurred with the ANAO’s emphasis on increasing transparency in the DTA’s internal procurement process, with the goal of effectively managing contracts and achieving value for money.
The DTA is taking action to address all the recommendations and has implemented additional measures to improve procurement processes, contract management, integrity, and management of conflicts of interest.