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The NSW Government has made significant investments in technology and IT as part of its 2024-25 budget. These initiatives aim to enhance digital infrastructure, improve cyber security, and streamline services for citizens and businesses alike. Here’s a detailed look at the key funding allocations:
Cyber Security and Digital Infrastructure
Digital Licensing Rollout
Total Funding: $62.5 million
Purpose: Expanding digital licensing to 80 NSW qualifications, simplifying and speeding up application processes.
NSW Digital ID and Wallet
Total Funding: $21.4 million
Purpose: Developing a digital ID and wallet to make proving identity and qualifications easier and more secure.
Digital Restart Fund
Total Funding: $97.9 million over four years
Cyber Security Measures: $42.6 million
Purpose: Investing in strategic digital priorities, improving cyber security, and transforming key legacy applications.
Reducing Extreme Cyber Security Risk
Total Funding: $18.0 million over four years
Purpose: Implementing the Department’s Cyber Security Strategy to mitigate extreme cyber risks.
Critical Communications Enhancement Program
Total Funding: $1.3 billion
Purpose: Consolidating government-owned radio networks to facilitate a coordinated response to critical incidents and emergencies.
Modern Licensing and Compliance Program
Total Funding: $146.7 million
Purpose: Supporting digital delivery and regulatory transformation for license holders and regulators.
Live NSW (Spatial Digital Twin)
Total Funding: $29.0 million
Purpose: Building a collaborative digital platform for visual location information to support decision-making across utilities, land use, and planning.
Cyber Security Enhancements (Consolidated)
Total Funding: $205.0 million
Purpose: Building cyber resilience and supporting those affected by data breaches.
Customer Service Improvements
Digital Identity and Verifiable Credentials Program
Total Funding: $15.0 million
Purpose: Developing a program to enhance digital identity verification processes.
Service Centre Security Upgrades
Total Funding: $6.1 million
Purpose: Upgrading security at service centres to protect data and improve service delivery.
Revenue Collections System (MARS) Technology Refresh
Total Funding: $28.5 million
Purpose: Upgrading the MARS technology to ensure efficient and secure revenue collection.
Securing the Benefits of Digital Licensing
Total Funding: $146.7 million
Purpose: Enhancing digital licensing to improve regulatory efficiency and user experience.
Education and Training
TAFE Digital Access Foundation
Total Funding: $74.0 million
Purpose: Providing reliable internet, Wi-Fi connectivity, and digital collaboration devices to meet the essential digital access requirements for students and staff.
Education Standards Authority’s Cyber / Tech Program
Total Funding: $59.1 million
Purpose: Strengthening defensive and preventative cyber capabilities and reducing overall technology and cyber security risk.
These investments reflect the NSW Government's commitment to leveraging technology to improve service delivery, enhance security, and support the state's digital transformation. Through these initiatives, NSW aims to provide more efficient, secure, and user-friendly services to its residents and businesses.
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