10/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2024 18:06
Published:3 October 2024
Released by:Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government
Greater accessibility, upskilling communities and building resilience for the future are at the heart of the Minns Labor Government's new digital roadmap for New South Wales.
The NSW Digital Strategy launched today sets out how the state will deliver innovative, inclusive and secure digital services to improve the lives of residents. For the first time, the new strategy includes a way to track progress on digital as a state.
The NSW Digital Strategy is built around five key missions:
This provides a roadmap for how NSW will harness digital transformation to support economic growth, improve service delivery and create more connected communities.
NSW is home to 32 per cent of Australia's population and is one of the most diverse states in the world, with the Government committed to making digital services inclusive by supporting all NSW communities on their digital journey.
People responding to a NSW Government survey to understand the challenges faced when engaging with digital technologies and services found 1 in 5 people (22 per cent) feel they lack the necessary skills to perform important online tasks such as job searching, working, studying or accessing government services.
The feedback also found those aged 65+, from low-income households or whose highest education level is high school are less likely to feel confident in performing these tasks.
The strategy leverages leading technology and builds on large-scale projects already underway, including ongoing work to deliver a secure and privacy-preserving NSW digital identity and verifiable credentials system for use across the public and private sectors.
Key initiatives under the strategy include:
The NSW Digital Strategy puts people at its heart by targeting practical benefits, powered by community insights and formulated through extensive collaboration with industry and academic partners. For more information, read the strategy at www.digital.nsw.gov.au/strategy
Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib said:
"The NSW Digital Strategy lays the foundation for a future for digital services that are more secure, inclusive and accessible, and is a commitment to improving people's daily lives."
"This strategy is about more than just technology- it's about people and how we build world-class digital services that strengthen our communities while supporting economic growth."
"Our key missions of accessibility, productivity, trust, resilience and skills will help ensure we deliver with purpose on the things people need, like increasing access to government services."
"We are already bringing our strategy to life, through initiatives like our new EasyRead hub and updated AI frameworks, by ensuring digital infrastructure is front of mind for government projects, and by improving cyber security coordination and investment."
"From Western Sydney to regional and remote NSW, our vision is for a more connected state and a government that embraces new technologies and brings everyone on the journey."
"The NSW Digital Strategy will help ensure we continue to innovate and build digital services that are both forward-thinking and responsive to the needs of the community we serve."