DTA renews MOU with AIIA for two years

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08 May 20242 mins
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Part of the DTA’s approach to improve the government’s digital technology ecosystem.

A photograph of the Australian Information Industry Association's Simon Bush (left) and the Digital Transformation Agency's Chris Fechner.
Credit: L-R: Simon Bush (AIIA), Chris Fechner (DTA) / DTA

The federal government’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) for two more years.

According to the DTA, the decision to extend the agreement, which was first signed in 2018, is part of its continued collaborative approach to improve the Australian government’s digital technology ecosystem.

The MOU reinforces the pair’s dedication to delivering better digital public services, creating networks for collaboration and inspiration, contributing to digital government policy development and helping start-ups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SME) engage in government procurement activities.

The latter point is a theme the DTA has referred to before, as it admitted in October last year that small sellers in its current Digital Marketplace feel “shut out” from opportunities with government agencies.

 “The DTA has made huge strides in supporting and enhancing the maturity of the Australian government’s digital uplift,” said Chris Fechner, DTA CEO.

“A cornerstone of our work is ensuring collaboration remains open across industry, sharing key information with bodies like the AIIA. Channels such as these are vital for delivering digital strategy and policy, developing digital sourcing excellence and understanding digital government performance and evaluation.”

Meanwhile, Simon Bush, AIIA CEO, said both parties will ensure to keep each other updated on information regarding solutions and initiatives that can help both organisations achieve mutual goals.

“We will also deepen the recognition and understanding of each other’s interests, objectives and future focused activities,” he said.

“Finally, the MOU encourages open, frank and respectful communication. This communication aims to build positive outcomes in the delivery of exemplary digital government services.”