Chris Fechner

Extractive data raids on blue chips crystallise a minister’s mind. Digital ID just got very real for key politicians. The use case? Survival.

How more sophisticated data insights can elevate public administration and policymaking has become a growing concern for the government.

The Digital Transformation Agency head lays out an impassioned plea for the survival of his organisation and its influencing role.

DTA CEO Chris Fechner has been appointed as head of the Digital Profession, with the responsibility to grow the digital capability of the APS.

Finance minister Katy Gallagher said she will closely monitor the way the DTA addresses ANAO recommendations to ensure highlighted processes and behaviours don’t happen again.

The DTA is working with departments and agencies to help make the shift to secure cloud technologies.

The federal government wants to become one of the top-three digital governments in the world and have all services available online by 2025. 

Service NSW’s digital chief Chris Fechner has moved over to the Queensland government to take on the role of its first-ever chief digital and customer officer. Fechner will join the state’s Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW) in early February, according to iTnews. He was with Service NSW for nine months. Fechner will lead […]