April Newsletter
The 2022-23 Budget outlined some significant investments in Australia's Digital Economy Strategy along with other measures that will impact
DSPs. It was great to see DSPs directly mentioned in the budget papers in measures surrounding cash flow support and reducing red tape for
small businesses. We’ve written a wrap up that summarises how the Budget affects DSPs.
DSPANZ News
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Meet
our Director Ann White
Get to know our Director Ann White. Ann has a long standing career operating IT businesses and was introduced to the Association by her
business partner David Field, who was one of our Founding Directors. Outside of DSPANZ, Ann is the Co-Founder & Director of OZEDI
Holdings.
Read More...
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Review
of SLACIP Bill 2022
In March, we made a submission to the review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) (SLACIP) Bill 2022.
Overall, we are supportive of the SLACIP Bill and would like to see Government continue the industry co-design approach that has been taken
so far.
Read more and access a copy of the submission here.
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Productivity
Inquiry Submission
In
our recent submission to the Productivity Inquiry, we encouraged the Government to work collaboratively with DSPs as early as possible on
policies and projects affecting the business software industry.
Read more about our submission to the Productivity Commission here.
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DSPANZ Representation
Over
the past month, we have been attending the following webinars, meetings and roundtables:
- Consistent Data Mapping Focus Group
- Cyber Security Stakeholder Group (CSSG)
- Strategic Working Group meeting
- COSBOA Member and Stakeholder Roundtable
- DSPANZ Members STP Phase 2 meeting
- Extraordinary Service Provider Community meeting
- Peppol Service Provider Community meeting
- Future of GST Administration Workshop
- COSBOA National Small Business Summit
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Industry News
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Privacy
Awareness Week (PAW)
PAW
2022 is approaching, the campaign aims to raise privacy awareness and promote good privacy practices at work that build trust with your
community. This year’s theme is ‘privacy as the foundation of trust’, events surrounding this theme will be taking place
from 2-8 May.
Read more…
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ACSC
Alert to Reserve .au Domain Names
The ACSC have issued an alert regarding new domain changes for businesses, which presents another opportunity for cybercriminals to conduct
fraudulent cyber activities. Australian businesses have until 20 September to take risk management measures.
Find out more here.
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ABRS Director ID Data Standard and Disclosure Framework
The updated director ID data standard and disclosure framework have now been registered. These can be viewed via the following links:
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Webinar
- Introduction to the DSP OSF
The ATO are hosting a webinar for ASIC DSPs and information brokers - Introduction to the DSP Operational Security Framework (OSF). The
webinar will be on Wednesday 4 May at 1.30pm to 2.30pm AEST.
Register here.
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Events
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Women
in Tech Fest
The
6th annual Women in Tech. Fest is coming up! From 10-12 May in Melbourne, the event is aimed at forward thinking women who want to advance
their leadership skills, expand their networks and keep up with the latest tech trends. We have two
free tickets up for grabs for DSPANZ members. Simply
reply to this email with ‘Yes Please’ for your chance to win.
More information about the event and a DSPANZ member discount code can be found here.
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Member Spotlight
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Workspace
InfoTech Limited
Who are you?
We're a joint venture software company that provides a complete solution for your online business needs. We work with your business or
organisation to maximise your online potential.
What do you do?
We're a full service technology company. We offer a wide range of solutions including mobile, software and web development, graphic
design and quality assurance.
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Until next time,
The Team at DSPANZ.
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