Calls for professionalism in Aussie ICT
Calls for professionalism in Aussie ICT
Mar 29, 2005: The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, has asked for representatives of the ICT and insurance industries to be more aware about being professional to help the industry flourish.
She said that ICT is a critical part of the Australian economy and underpins the competitiveness of all Australian industries.
She strongly believes that a high level of professionalism and confidence in the ability of Australian professionals is vital to the continued growth of the ICT industry in a globally competitive environment.
"Australia's ICT professionals are talented and innovative, but there is always room for greater professionalism.
"As Minister, I want to encourage the ICT industry to make a commitment to improving standards. Today's meeting was very positive and showed the broad support among industry representatives to improving standards and recognising professionalism."
She is encouraged by the National Professional Standards regime as a way of promoting professionalism in the ICT sector and improving standards and risk management to protect customers.
In addition, she has also welcomed the commitment by Engineers Australia and the Australian Computer Society to develop professional standards schemes in consultation with the Professional Standards Council.
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