Australian PM announces digital economic strategy Thu 06th May 2021 | 01:09 PM
Australia s Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday announced a funding injection to transform the country into a leading digital economy by 2030
CANBERRA (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th May, 2021 ) : Australia s Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday announced a funding injection to transform the country into a leading digital economy by 2030.
Morrison outlined a 1.2 billion-Australian Dollar (926.5 million U.S. dollars) plan to accelerate the uptake of digital technologies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Digital Economy Strategy includes 501.9 million Australian Dollars (387.5 million U.S. dollars) to enhance the government s digital MyGov and My Health Record systems and more than 100 million Australian dollars (77.2 million U.S. dollars) in funding to improve workers digital skills.
Business Council of Australia
A new strategy to drive digital innovation and investment will help put Australia on the path to becoming a leading digital economy and give Australians a chance to get new jobs in new and emerging industries, Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said.
“People want easier, more convenient ways of doing business so making Australia a leading digital economy is win-win. This makes everyday life easier for consumers and it creates new jobs.
“The slow drift away from cash and paper before COVID-19 became a stampede during the pandemic.
“The government’s Digital Economy Strategy is a chance to build on this momentum to make lives easier and position ourselves for the future.
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Securing Australia’s digital workforce and delivering digital government for all Australians
The Morrison Government is investing $1.2 billion in Australia’s digital future through the Digital Economy Strategy, as part of this year’s federal budget.
Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business Stuart Robert, who is also the minister responsible for whole-of-government data and digital policy, said the Morrison Government’s Digital Economy Strategy was an investment in delivering better government services today and securing Australia’s workforce of tomorrow.
To offer effective services and support, the Morrison Government is investing $200.1 million to enhance myGov. This is about making it easier than ever for Australians to find the government services they need online, including services to help them secure jobs.
Source: Australian Treasurer
The Morrison Government is investing almost $1.2Â billion in Australiaâs digital future through the Digital Economy Strategy, as part of this yearâs Federal Budget.
The strategy outlines the policies and actions the Government is taking to grow Australiaâs future as a modern and leading digital economy by 2030.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said one of our biggest challenges and opportunities turns on how we respond to the digital transformation occurring in every sector and every facet of our lives.
âEvery business in Australia is now a digital business. The tradesman or woman who seeks work through AirTasker. The landscaper who finds most of their new business through search engine placement and social media. The farmer who keeps track of their herd with electronic tags or drones. The local Thai restaurant that sells through UberEats, MenuLog, Deliveroo, or any one of half a dozen different food apps. The gym where members book