Data#3 locks in $3 billion in federal tech contracts

Federal departments signed nearly $3 billion in contracts with Data#3 in the 2026-27 financial year.

Why it mattersThe concentration of Australian government tech spending with a single reseller raises serious risks. It can lead to vendor lock-in. It also reduces competition and limits the government's ability to negotiate better deals.

AustraliaAustralian federal agencies now depend heavily on Data#3 for core software and cloud services across welfare, health, tax and defence, affecting how government delivers services to citizens.

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