* The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is earmarked for $11.4 million over four years for the Next Generation Border Security Initiative that aims to help ASIO detect "visa applicants who may represent national security risks" through advanced data analysis.

* As part of its obligations to audit NBN Co's financial statements, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) will receive an additional $400,000, while also benefiting from an increase in funding from $71.4 million to $72.9 million to up its IT and other specialist capabilities among other things.

* $375.4 million over 12 years will be used to "provide transmission of digital free-to-air television services from a new satellite platform -- the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) service"

* The Federal Government also announced 39,000 new training places in sectors facing high skills demand and the establishment of a $200 million Critical Skills Investment Fund. Budget papers suggest construction, infrastructure, renewable energy and resource sectors will benefit most. Computerworld Australia is seeking clarification if ICT will become a beneficiary.