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What can DSPs expect from an updated Privacy Act?

What can DSPs expect from an updated Privacy Act?

The Attorney-General’s Department publicly released the Privacy Act Review Report and are currently asking for feedback to inform the government’s response to the report. There’s a lot of information to cover coming from the report, so we’ve put together a high level summary calling out some of the items Digital Service Providers (DSPs) should be aware about.

Method for Adjusting Wage-Based Allowances

Method for Adjusting Wage-Based Allowances

We provided a submission on the Variation on the Commission's own motion on the method of adjusting wage-related allowances on 28 February 2023. Access a copy of this submission here.

Strategy and Planning Day Outcomes 2023

Strategy and Planning Day Outcomes 2023

The majority of DSPANZ Directors and staff met at our offices in Adelaide for annual Strategic Planning Day on 7 February 2023. Throughout the day, we acknowledged the growth of the association over the past five years and contemplated what the next five years may hold for the business software industry and therefore how DSPANZ evolves and meets the needs of our members. 


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We do this by:


Helping our members to stay abreast of industry issues and share their knowledge


Communicating with our members and government stakeholders about trends, issues and opportunities in ways that are most relevant to them


Providing members with professional development opportunities that enhance the industry's capacity and reputation


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