Implementing a new information and communication technology (ICT) system can be challenging. Such projects are often expensive in time, skill or monetary cost, and it is therefore imperative to plan well from their outset.   

It goes without saying that protecting important information assets with secure systems is critical to Queensland’s economic and security interests.

The hot topic for this financial year appears to be the implications of the IFRS Interpretations Committee’s (IFRIC’s) agenda decision Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement (April 2021)¹.

As cyber attacks continue, cyber risk has become one of the top enterprise-wide risks facing entities. Entities need to remain vigilant and governance committees need to ensure they understand the impact of cyber risk on business strategy.

Machinery of government (MoG) changes occur when the government restructures the functions that government departments administer.

Use of digital technologies has increased the pace of disruption in every industry. The question now is whether the Queensland Government is keeping pace with this reality.

Members of project steering committees for major digital transformation projects need to be appropriately qualified and experienced to help ensure a successful project.

Security organisations have observed a significant increase in attacks by criminal hackers who are attempting to take advantage of the extraordinary circumstances the COVID-19 crisis presents.

Frauds are continuing to occur in the Queensland public sector. Over the last 18 months alone, successful frauds have resulted in losses of over $2.2 million.

In March 2019, the Queensland Under Treasurer referred concerns to the Auditor-General about the delivery of the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) Reform Program.