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Human Services to use private contractor Serco as Cen

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Department of Human Services conducting internal fraud probe

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National Archives to relocate to Old Parliament House, East Block to be sold

 

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Microsoft goes after APS cloud in new deal with

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Jobs in doubt, household data for sale as SA Government privatises Lands Titles Office

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Australia drops to seventh on United Nations cyber security index

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ASD sets new model against cyber threats

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Medicare card numbers 'being sold on dark web', Alan Tudge calls for AFP to investigate

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UK Parliament hit by cyberattack, leaving MPs unable to access emails, user accounts

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British officials are investigating

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