The Queensland state government has announced a new governance body to oversee the state’s digital projects.
Minister for Customer Services and Open Data, Steve Minnikin, said the Digital Queensland Investment and Assurance Committees will monitor all new ICT investments of more than $5 million, as well all projects under the umbrella of the government’s $1 billion Queensland Government Digital Fund.
“The new governance and funding reflects a new level of rigour in how we assess and prioritise digital investments across government,” Minnikin said in a July 7 statement.
“We are ensuring Queenslanders’ money is spent responsibly by focusing on initiatives that deliver real benefits, address system risks and improve the way services are delivered.”
The government said the new processes will address “a decade of IT cost blowouts and duplication under Labor”.
In addition, the state government is investing more than $300 million across a raft of initiatives to modernise government systems and boost service delivery.
“This whole-of-government approach means we are reducing duplication, strengthening oversight and making smarter investment decisions that support better outcomes for Queenslanders,” Minnikin said.
“Importantly, this work lays the foundation for a future-ready digital government, with strong governance and clear accountability guiding every dollar we invest.”
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