The IT sector is now Australia’s third largest economic sector Australia’s peak body for innovation technology, the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), welcomes the changes announced by The Hon. Minister Jason Clare and The Hon. Minister Clare O’Neil to extend post-study work rights for international students in Australia to help…
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AIIA calls on Albanese Government
Quantum technology can give Australia the tools of the future Australia’s peak body for innovation technology, the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), is calling on the Albanese Government to invest $US1 billion in quantum technology over five years as part of Australia’s Quantum Crossroads, the AIIA’s submission to the Government’s…
Read MoreAustralian Government to digitalise all agencies by 2025
Ensure all government services to be available digitally by 2025 with a single entry point for users. The Australian Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, Stuart Robert stated in a speech that the Government trialing the use of Cyber Hubs. “The Cyber threat is so pervasive that…
Read MoreWorries about underinvestment in IT by the Queensland Government
The AIIA is concerned by the underinvestment in the State’s ICT capability. Australia’s industry representative body for innovation technology, the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has welcomed the Queensland Budget with its strong focus on skills and job growth. However, the AIIA feels that there is a missed opportunity to build…
Read MoreTech industry wants government to increase industry engagement
Government and infrastructure sectors are expected to have the greatest adoption and growth of ICT in 2021. The representative body for innovation technology, the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has released the results of its survey it conducted with Australia’s ICT industry. Respondents included AIIA members, from multinational ICT firms…
Read MoreAustralian Govt plans A$1.2b boost to digital economy
Ongoing prosperity depends on its ability to innovate, clear policies and a national innovation strategy. Ahead of Australia’s 2021 budget, the Federal Government has announced a plan to A$1.2 billion investment is about securing Australia’s economic recovery in a world of continuing uncertainty. The Budget announced today is focused on…
Read MoreAustralian Government urged to allocate millions towards AI
Tech giant’s conduct was found to be liable to mislead the public. Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is calling on the Federal Government to allocate A$250 million in the May budget to ensure Australia becomes a global leader in AI research and commercialisation and doesn’t fall behind its international peers.…
Read MoreSeeking to close the digital skills gap in Australia
Digital skills are in high demand across the country and will form an essential part of Australia’s future economy. The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has launched the AIIA Skills Hub which creates a digital skills platform that connects ICT training needs of industry and employees with VET, tertiary and…
Read MoreAIIA welcomes $821.9m boost for Victorian ICT industry
Funds will be used to digitise services, provide training and to boost digital skills. Information Industry Association (AIIA) has welcomed the A$821.9m injection into Victoria’s ICT industry and offers the Victorian Government its support on how best to implement this investment. These funds will be used to digitise services, provide…
Read MoreNSW’s invests A$700M digital revolution drive
Australian state sets aside funding for solid digital revolution commitment. The Australian state of New South Wales has announced A$700 million dollars drive a digital revolution for the state as part of the state’s budget. The Budget’s investments in ICT cements the NSW Government’s leadership in government digitisation including in…
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