Payment systems

The Opal+ Netflix-style transit subscription was meant to be the next big thing. It’s just been shut down ahead of key negotiations.

Australians seem ready for friction-less, “invisible” payment systems, even if the companies and technology are lagging behind. But watch for signs of cognitive dissonance …

New payment devices are revolutionising the way enterprises and agencies are interacting with users. For government, as one local council found, it’s about delivering a better customer experience for citizens.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade doesn’t have a specific policy on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin yet, but is watching the emerging potential for the technology to support international development. As a federal inquiry continues, politicians want to hear more of the public sector’s possible uses.