The new Tasmanian Government has heard loudly and clearly that Science and Technology is a major growth area for Tasmania – TasICT has made sure of it. Like many in the industry, I was dismayed when the incoming Government removed a dedicated Minister – so we immediately got to work to ask for a rethink.…
TasICT renews its focus on creating ICT jobs in the State and growing the tech industry with the appointment of experienced communications and corporate affairs advocate Russell Kelly as our new General Manager. Formerly NBN Co’s Tasmanian Corporate Affairs Manager, Russell steps into the role with jobs and investment firmly on TasICT’s agenda. An early…
Tasmania’s technology sector is aiming for industry growth and more jobs under new leadership with the appointment of a new TasICT General Manager. Russell Kelly, formally NBN Co’s Tasmanian Corporate Affairs Manager for the past nine years, will take up the role from this week. Mr Kelly is a Tasmanian and has served in several…
Statement from TasICT President David Mills 9.05.24 Tasmania’s tech sector says a dedicated technology minister is even more important to grow the digital economy following today’s announcement of a renewed STEM focus for the University of Tasmania campus. TasICT President, David Mills, said the State Government was missing an opportunity to promote technology jobs, skills…
Statement from TasICT President David Mills 18.04.24 Tasmania’s tech sector has called on the State Government to re-instate a dedicated technology minister or risk the erosion of tech investment and jobs in the state. TasICT President David Mills said he was dismayed the State Government’s new ministry for the first time in more than a…
Statement from TasICT President David Mills 11.04.24 This week’s announcement by Premier Jeremy Rockliff that he intends to form a new government with the agreement of the Jacquie Lambie Network and independent MPs ushers in a new chapter for the state and for TasICT. The TasICT committee has met over the course of several weeks…
