Recognizing the role that digital technology and data can play in boosting Australia ’s economy, Prime Minister Scott Morrison established the Digital Technology Taskforce in November 2019. This Taskforce has been asked to look at how Australia can ensure it is a leading digital economy and society by 2030.
This includes considering how Government can promote productivity gains through the uptake of digital technology across the Australian economy and how to improve policy integration across government. Senator the Hon Jane Hume was appointed as Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy in December 2020 to further ensure that digital policy is well-integrated and embedded across the government.
