As someone who has been interested in technology for many years, I thought it would be interesting to do a bit of an overview of programs in the 2011-2012 Federal Budget that relate to technology and to our capacity as a nation to leverage the benefits and opportunities presented in the digital age, along with [...]
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Senator Lundy introduces her Tech Budget overview
Senator Lundy did a short introductory video to her extensive tech budget overview blog post. More details available at http://www.katelundy.com.au/2011/06/14/ict-in-the-2011-2012-federal-budget/ Category: News & PoliticsUploaded by: KateLundyHosted: youtube
Budget delivers for Canberra
Federal ACT Labor Representatives, Kate Lundy, Gai Brodtmann, and Andrew Leigh, have welcomed 2011-12 Budget investment in Canberra. To mark the capital’s Centenary celebrations, the Budget delivers over $68 million to partner with the ACT Government to deliver a program of Canberra Centenary celebration for all Australians. Labor’s responsible Budget will strengthen Australia’s economy, create [...]
ICT & Open Government in the 2010-2011 Budget
As I looked through the budget looking for benefits to my constituents are areas of interest, I was very happy to see some of the ICT-related budget items. I thought I would make a short video about some things that I found interesting, and have added a few more below the video transcript with plenty [...]
2010-11 Budget – Responsible management and a faster return to surplus
The Rudd Government will get the budget back in the black three years ahead of schedule and ahead of every major advanced economy. Senator for the ACT, Kate Lundy said she was proud to be part of a government that had worked so hard to keep the economy in a position of strength. “From a [...]
Some thoughts about ICT and Open Government in the 2010-2011 Federal Budget
Senator Lundy discusses some of the ICT, small business and open government initiatives in the 2010-2011 Federal budget. see the blog post for full information and the transcript. http://www.katelundy.com.au/2010/05/12/ict-open-government-in-the-2010-2011-budget Category: News & PoliticsUploaded by: KateLundyHosted: youtube
Some thoughts about the benefits for the ACT in the 2010-2011 Federal Budget
Senator Lundy discusses some of the benefits in this years budget for the ACT. see the blog post for full information and the transcript. http://www.katelundy.com.au/2010/05/12/2010-11-budget-%e2%80%93-responsible-management-and-a-faster-return-to-surplus/ Category: News & PoliticsUploaded by: KateLundyHosted: youtube
Humphries culpable as Liberals commit to job cuts in Canberra
Unfortunately for Canberra jobs and economy, the Liberals have reaffirmed their ideological commitment to “cutting government jobs” in the same way the former Howard Government did in the first years of that government in 1996 and 1997. Incredibly, Liberal Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey was explicit in saying the areas of greatest need in the community, [...]
Community News June 2009
Here is my annual ‘Community News’ letter for the residents of Canberra, which I sent out to the Canberra Senate electorate in June. It includes a brief overview of latest news and initiatives which affect the people of Canberra. This edition of ’Community News’ focuses on the 2009/10 Federal Budget and nation building infrastructure for economic stimulus. [...]
Federal government ICT: boom or bust?
MIS The Scoop presented by: Mark Jones Posted: Thu 21 May 2009 8:23PM The ICT industry criticised the Federal Budget for lacking more big ticket spending plans. And the big questions remain: Is Australia’s largest single marketplace growing or contracting? Why have some departments stalled ICT spending? The Scoop host Mark Jones is joined by [...]
