The NSW Parliament yesterday passed a Small Business Commissioner Bill 2013 which promises stronger support and a more level playing field for small businesses by offering an independent statutory officer who can investigate allegations of unfair treatment and contract terms.

The NSW Government is encouraging the ICT industry to have a say on its plan to deliver better services through ICT usage and procurement.

Australian ICT consulting and solutions provider, Tecala Group, has been approved by the NSW Government for inclusion in the Registered Supplier List of the NSW Government IT Services Scheme.

The NSW Government ICT Services Scheme will involve a two-tier supplier listing and an online application process

The NSW Government has appointed three new members to its industry advisory panel who will help guide the utilisation of new technologies to improve service delivery and public sector efficiency.

The NSW Government has revealed an industry taskforce to develop a Digital Economy Industry Action Plan for the state. It also introduced $3 million injection to support creative digital content projects during a two-year period.

NSW Gov establishes ICT panels

The NSW Government has expressed interest in engaging with ICT industry through establishing the NSW Strategic ICT Forum.