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  • Budget '09: Smart grids get $100m

    The Federal Government has announced an up to $100 million investment in the 2009 Budget to assist the development of smart grid technology to create a "smarter and more efficient energy network".

  • Budget '09: Centrelink's tech boost

    The Federal Government has allocated substantial funds in the 2009 Federal Budget to boost the anti-fraud, call centre and online IT infrastructure capacity of welfare agency Centrelink.

  • Budget '09: Digital TV wins big

    The 2009 Federal Budget has placed a significant focus on programs to support digital television initiatives over the next few years.

  • Budget '09: Immigration gets IT boost

    The Department of Immigration and Citizenship was at pains to stress the savings gained from the completion of its Systems for People IT project in the Federal Budget tonight.

  • Budget '09: NBN study to cost $53.2 million

    The government has committed to spending $53.2 million on its implementation study for the National Broadband Network.

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