National framework to force compliance on all manufacturers and importers of IT goods
The Government has outlined a national framework for e-waste to be developed and set in place for all industry organisations from 2011.
The state's new ICT plans are ambitious but achievable
The Queensland Government has launched new strategies to promote more centralised and efficient use of ICT across the state.
While the rollout of the NBN is an issue in itself, it's what people will achieve with the technology that should be the focus, industry body claims
A leading ICT industry body has called on the soon-to-be-announced NBNco board to make its first focus the services and digital economy benefits the National Broadband Network (NBN) will create.
The ICT industry and Conroy have to stop selling the message to themselves and open up the Minister’s cloistered approach to the public and press
The ICT Industry and Communications Minister, Senator Stephen Conroy, have a self-affirmation complex. For too long they have told each other how good going digital will be for the economy and society at large, without seriously engaging many sectors of those likely to be affected.
A national policy for e-waste collection to be developed over the next six months
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has welcomed Environmental Heritage Protection Council (EPHC) recognition of the need for a program for e-waste recycling.
Industry body says it's how ICT fits into "business as usual" that counts
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has called on the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, to make good on his CeBIT claims.
AIIA members will go through a certification process around implementing a power management policy
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Computers Off Australia (COA).
CEO, Ian Birks, welcomes Government move but raises concerns about the potential for manipulation
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has raised concerns about the effectiveness of a new Federal Government digital economy blog in policy development.
