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Think Sharp

by Staff Writers, Fri 2 September 2005

Think of Sharp and you think of televisions, microwaves and calculators, right? Then think again.

Since winning the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT’s) lucrative biometric passports contract, people around the traps have been scratching their heads, wondering how Sharp Corporation did it.

Customs Cargo Management Re-engineering

by Kim James, Fri 4 November 2005

Murray Harrison, Customs CIO, has praised the Cargo Management Re-engineering team, describing them as extraordinary and saying “If you can create that sort of team and get that kind of commitment to the task, you can achieve anything”.

Speaking at the AIIA Canberra Managers' Forum on 3 November, Mr. Harrison said people had worked through the night on recent implementation problems with CMR because of the sense of engagement developed by the team. “When the pressure went on, that’s where we got the benefit of the attitude,” he said.

The Biometrics Buzz Gets Louder

by Staff Writers, Fri 2 December 2005

The move to biometrics – identity systems based on unique physical attributes – is gaining momentum in the Australian Government. The most recent announcement in a flurry of activity is that German biometrics company Cognitec Systems will provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) with face recognition software.

In August, the $43m ePassports contract was awarded to Sharp Corporation, promising that Australia will be one of the first countries to issue e-passports en masse.

Landmark Government/Microsoft Security Agreement

by Kim James, Fri 7 April 2006

In a move which will help relieve security concerns in many Federal government agencies, the Australian government and Microsoft have signed a landmark agreement to co-operate on IT security matters. The agreement, the first made by Microsoft at a whole-of-government level, commits Microsoft to sharing early information about security threats and vulnerabilities. In return, the government will provide greater feedback to Microsoft on how its products are being used and how its security measures are working. States and Territories will also be able to sign up for the agreement.

AG's Agenda for Microsoft IT Security Agreement Outlined

by Leah Taylor, Fri 19 May 2006

A landmark co-operative IT security agreement was signed on 5 April 2006 between the Australian Government and Microsoft Australia. The agreement demonstrates the mutual interest of government and the private sector in working together to protect our IT networks.

The new agreement, known as the Security Cooperation Program (SCP), provides a structured way for the Australian Government and Microsoft to engage in cooperative security activities in the areas of computer incident response, attack mitigation and citizen outreach.

Bid To Cut Red Tape In Federal Government

by Staff Writers, Mon 19 March 2007

The Australian Government’s Management Advisory Committee has released a report aimed at reducing the level of internal red tape within Federal Government.

The report titled, Reducing Red Tape in the Australian Public Service complements the Government’s response to the Report of the Taskforce on Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Business, which considered the burden of red tape on business.

Controversy Over ASIO Access To Access Card Information

by Staff Writers, Mon 19 March 2007

Legislation for the Access Card will be withdrawn from Parliament after a Senate Committee recommended that it be re-drafted due to fears that it represented a threat to privacy. It appears that the most controversial feature, the compulsory photograph, may be in doubt.

The legislation was to have been the first of two tranches covering the card, but now all the legislation for the card will be introduced together in one bundle. The Minister, Chris Ellison announced that it was committed to having the legislation passed this year.

More Attention Needed for Contractor Security

by Kevin Noonan, Mon 18 June 2007

A recently released report by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has flagged the need for greater attention to security issues when managing contracts for external suppliers who provide staff in secure positions.

The report is based on an audit of four federal government agencies as well as the Attorney-General’s Department, who manage the Protective Security Manual (PSM).

Significant ICT Management Changes at NSW Police

by Staff Writers, Mon 2 July 2007

The Sydney Morning Herald of 16 June listed a number of senior ICT positions for a ‘large, high profile Government organisation’ that ‘provides critical services to the people of NSW’. While the firm handling the recruitment declined to disclose the name of the agency, Intermedium has identified that these positions are in NSW Police.

Advertised at the General Manager level, the jobs command salaries of $153k to $174k per annum. Given their descriptions, the roles will generate major changes in the way the ICT functions are managed at NSW Police.

Federal Police Call for IT Support – Another Sign of the Skills Shortage in Canberra?

by Staff Writers, Mon 9 July 2007

Canberra's skills shortage was highlighted recently when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) announced a new panel for labour hire providers to meet its ICT requirements. There’s no doubt that this contract reflects AFP’s enhanced global responsibilities, but it also seems to be a recognition that the agency (like many others in Canberra) is unable to meet its ICT requirements using in-house staff.

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