Australia’s DTO hires UK govt’s digital ‘boy wonder’

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[1] Australia’s Digital Transformation Office is head-hunting through the ranks of the UK government, setting its eyes on the high-profile ‘boy wonder civil servant’ Jordan Hatch from the Government Digital Service.

[2] The teenager is credited for creating a portal for paying local government taxes online and a popular public holiday app.

[3] Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull said that the DTO was modelled on its London-based equivalent, and head-hunting for the right skills would be beneficial for Australia.

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[Source] Australian Information Technology News – Australia’s DTO hires UK govt’s digital ‘boy wonder’