The Queensland government is introducing a new governance structure for digital projects within the state, overseen by the Digital Queensland Investment and Assurance committees.
Under the scheme, the committees will review and monitor all new digital and ICT investments over $5 million, including all projects supported by the $1 billion Queensland Government Digital Fund.
According to the government, the new assurance process is designed to end what it describes as “a decade of IT cost blow outs and duplication under [the previous government.]”
The government announced it is also investing more than $300 million in "high-impact digital initiatives" to modernise critical government systems, improve service delivery and ensure Queenslanders receive reliable, secure and efficient services.
Minister for Customer Services and Open Data, Steve Minnikin, said the investment demonstrates a careful, considered approach to digital transformation.
“The new governance and funding reflects a new level of rigour in how we assess and prioritise digital investments across government,” Minnikin said.
“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.
“This whole-of-government approach means we are reducing duplication, strengthening oversight and making smarter investment decisions that support better outcomes for Queenslanders."
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