Victorian government stories

Australian public agencies can achieve sustainable savings by automating HR and payroll functions, cutting costs and improving efficiency amid rising government debt.

The Clean Energy Council has launched a new skills passport programme to boost training and jobs in Victoria and Queensland's renewable energy sector.

The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

ServiceNow has clinched a three-year contract with the Victorian Government to enhance digital services across over 100 departments and promote skills development.

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024, featuring RBA's digital currency research and fintech innovations from Bendigo Bank, AMP Bank, and NAB in Melbourne.

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.

Dovetail Electric Aviation selects Siemens Xcelerator to retrofit aircraft with zero-emission propulsion systems, aiming to cut emissions and operating costs by up to 40%.

Victoria's Government collaborates with Swoop for a £295m programme to improve internet access for regional towns.

Melbourne's Cremorne Digital Hub unveils CDH Scaleup Program to bolster local tech firms and limit offshoring.

DDLS and AIICT partner to provide training courses as part of Victoria's Digital Jobs program, addressing the demand for digital skills.

Datacom wins AWS Public Sector Partner Award for helping Australia's Victorian Government consolidate its IT infrastructure.

NNNCo and Agriculture Victoria are collaborating to deploy IoT networks over 600 farms covering 5,000 sq. km as part of a Victorian Government-funded trial.

Cenitex embraces Zscaler's cloud platform under Program Fortify to enhance core networking infrastructure and protect over 26,000 public servants statewide.

Microsoft brings new efficiency to Parks Victoria with ParkConnect, a centralised management system for employees and stakeholders.

Google's new Melbourne office, hosting over 100 employees, aims to bolster Victoria's tech sector by creating jobs and enhancing local talent development.

The expansion has gained the support of the Victorian Government, which has provided business assistance to Mavenlink.

The strategy will protect government agencies and networks from cyber hacking threats, and will also help to protect the privacy of Victorians.

CyberGym has unveiled a multi-million AUD cyber defence facility in Melbourne, enhancing Victoria’s status as a cyber security hub in the Asia Pacific region.

John O’Driscoll has taken up the CISO role and joins from his previous position as senior manager of Information and Technology Risk at ANZ.