John Hilvert

Canberra correspondent John Hilvert has twenty years experience in journalism, public policy, web development and research. Writing from Parliament House in Canberra, Hilvert has worked in public policy for five Commonwealth agencies, authored over a dozen education books, worked as communications director for the Internet Industry Association and edited Australian PC User magazine. Hilvert has also worked as a journalist The Australian, MIS and Computerworld Australia, among other titles. He is an unashamed bluegrass tragic.

Recent articles by John Hilvert

Victoria slashes IT service provider panel

Victoria slashes IT service provider panel

Complaints lodged, investigation launched.
John Hilvert Jun 30 2011, 1:18PM Services
OECD internet policy guidelines hit turbulence

OECD internet policy guidelines hit turbulence

Privacy advocates warn draft text cracks down on freedom.
John Hilvert Jun 29 2011, 12:55PM Security
IIA recruits award-winning journalist as new chief

IIA recruits award-winning journalist as new chief

Steve Burrell to take position after September 2011.
John Hilvert Jun 24 2011, 9:45AM Strategy
NBN Co hires music piracy investigator

NBN Co hires music piracy investigator

Departure follows public spat over ISP liability.
John Hilvert Jun 21 2011, 9:35AM Collaboration
Feds close Net filtering branch

Feds close Net filtering branch

But remains committed to mandatory filtering regime.
John Hilvert Jun 17 2011, 9:40AM Strategy
Task force backs US security breach disclosure laws

Task force backs US security breach disclosure laws

Combat threats in partnership with industry.
John Hilvert Jun 14 2011, 8:47AM Security
Ten tips for winning Government IT deals

Ten tips for winning Government IT deals

How SMEs can avoid the common pitfalls of Canberra's IT market.
John Hilvert Jun 7 2011, 5:01PM Strategy
piracy

piracy

The world's largest nations to jointly target IT security threats and piracy.
John Hilvert May 30 2011, 1:27PM Finance
Victoria's IT spend to be audited

Victoria's IT spend to be audited

IT security, IT spending governance and funding for school laptops to be reviewed.
John Hilvert May 25 2011, 12:53PM Hardware
Europe cracks down on mobile and ISP lock-ins

Europe cracks down on mobile and ISP lock-ins

Sets new benchmarks for consumer protections.
John Hilvert May 25 2011, 11:04AM Mobility
Wikileaks briefings

Wikileaks briefings

No plan to shut down whistleblowing site.
John Hilvert May 25 2011, 10:59AM Security
Comment: The government's double standards on data security

Comment: The government's double standards on data security

Amid all of its calls for better filters and privacy standards, the Federal Government continues to collect mountains of private citizen's data.
John Hilvert May 23 2011, 10:37AM Security
Comment: Government's double standards on cybercrime

Comment: Government's double standards on cybercrime

Federal government in breach of its own regulations.
John Hilvert May 20 2011, 10:00AM Security
US censorship plans at odds with Australia

US censorship plans at odds with Australia

Comment: US Cyberspace policy targets illegal activity rather than restricting access.
John Hilvert May 18 2011, 10:56AM Strategy
ISPs targeted in Pacific trade agreement

ISPs targeted in Pacific trade agreement

Internet industry calls for full disclosure of copyright provisions.
John Hilvert May 13 2011, 12:44PM Strategy
The ICT impact: Budget 2011 by numbers

The ICT impact: Budget 2011 by numbers

John Hilvert breaks down the winners and losers.
Brett Winterford , John Hilvert , Ry Crozier May 11 2011, 8:00AM Finance
Voluntary ISP filtering grants scheme scrapped

Voluntary ISP filtering grants scheme scrapped

Budget 2011: Industry found little interest in the grants.
John Hilvert May 11 2011, 8:00AM Finance
Human Services scores $580 million ICT revamp

Human Services scores $580 million ICT revamp

Budget 2011: Centrelink, Medicare land $373.6 million over four years to integrate ICT.
John Hilvert May 11 2011, 8:00AM Finance
ATO searches for solution to RSI epidemic

ATO searches for solution to RSI epidemic

Seeks software to track the keystrokes and mouseclicks of computer users.
John Hilvert May 9 2011, 4:42PM Services
Defence spends $52.9m on internet services upgrade

Defence spends $52.9m on internet services upgrade

Verizon contracted to replace single internet gateway.
John Hilvert Apr 20 2011, 12:05PM Collaboration

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