The Australian government recently launched the digital hubs and digital enterprise programs in Tasmania to provide online training and advice to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB)s and not-for-profit organizations.
The Australian government is investing close to $12 million in 10 solar power technology projects to help grow the country's renewable energy base, the Ministry for Resources and Energy announced recently.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) spending in the education sector is projected to grow to $3.2 billion by 2015, or a 2.1 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2010 and 2015, a new report by research firm IDC said.
When the Australian government committed $125.8 million in 1998 to a comprehensive Cybersafety Plan for children, it also formed the Youth Advisory Group on Cybersafety (YAG), composed of students 8-17 years old who provide advice to government on cybersafety issues.
Australia's Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Catherine King has warned Australians of the hazards of using the Internet to source their medicines and therapeutic products.
The Australian government recently launched a $1-billion fund to help the manufacturing sector improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution.
Australian Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare has introduced legislation that seeks to establish an R 18+ category for computer games.
The Internet is now the preferred means of accessing government agencies in Australia, according to a newly released study on user satisfaction with e-government services.
The government is convening the country's first National Telework Week in November to explore the benefits and opportunities presented by teleworking both for employers and employees.
A smartphone application in Australia helps citizens get information about emergencies and disasters across the country.
