Innovative, efficient and effective use of information and communications technology (ICT) is vital to the ongoing operation of the department. ICT is a key enabler to allow the department to support business needs and the operation of the Parliament.

This Digital Strategy for the Department of the House of Representatives is intended to provide a framework and approach to a wide range of ICT challenges and opportunities.

The principles set out in this strategy underpin the department’s decision-making processes and resourcing. It must be a tool to drive innovation, better system integration and digital uplift. The strategy aims to articulate the department’s priorities for technology reform, and information and data management.

This will be a living strategy. It will be refreshed on an 18 month to two-year cycle. It recognises that most, but not all, of our ICT services are delivered on behalf of the department by the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS).

Implementation of specific initiatives to support the ongoing delivery of this strategy are outlined in an accompanying annual Digital Strategy Action Plan.