The digital revolution is well under way but we don’t have any overall plan or central player to ensure Australia has fit-for-purpose digital infrastructure.
Is Australia investing enough into its digital infrastructure? Truth is, we don’t know.
We have multiple local, state and federal departments planning and developing physical infrastructure for the nation. But when it comes to ensuring we have the technology foundations to support the massive digital transformation of the economy, we are essentially clueless.
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Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com
