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Tasmanian Election 2025 – Special Edition

From the TasICT CEO Russell Kelly Tasmania’s major parties have promised tech-positive policies at this election – a terrific turnaround from the last election where tech was not mentioned at all. This time, the Tasmanian Liberals, ALP and the Tasmanian Greens have put tech and innovation as important parts of their policy platform – a…


Tasmania needs a Smart Parliament After Election

Tasmania’s tech sector has called for all parties and candidates to make the next Parliament work constructively or risk missing significant tech investment and job opportunities. TasICT, the peak body representing Tasmania’s Information, Communication and Technology sector, said Tasmania’s Parliamentarians must work across the political divide and put the interests of Tasmanians first to make…


Cyber Security top official to Open TasICT Conference

Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator will open the TasICT-AISA Cyber Security Conference in Hobart on 21 August 2025 – giving Tasmanian businesses prime insight into current threats and tips on staying cyber safe.  In her first official visit to Tasmania since her appointment as National Cyber Security Coordinator, LTGEN Michelle McGuinness will deep dive into…



Saving lives and better public services win at 2025 TasICT Awards

2025 TasICT Excellence Award Winners PHOTO GALLERY AVAILABLE NOW SOUVENIR AWARDS BOOKLET WITH ALL NOMINATIONS Advancements in Artificial Intelligence to save lives, time and money have shared the spotlight at the 2025 TasICT Excellence Awards. Top gongs have gone to cutting edge firms building AI-assisted detection of bushfires allowing rapid deployment of fire fighters, as…


State Election 2025 – Call for more A.I. after Tasmanian Election

Tasmania’s tech sector has called on all candidates and parties to develop election policies to transform Tasmania’s economic base into a smart economy and save money by embracing Artificial Intelligence. TasICT, the peak body for Tasmania’s Information, Communication and Technology sector, said Tasmania’s budget was made worse by the failure to invest in innovation, new…