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Mosman Council is well known to online advocates in government as one of the leading public sector organisations in adopting online tools for consultation and engagement with their public. As reported in the Online Community Consultation blog, Mosman has launched its ‘Planning Mosman’s Future‘ online consultation site with video and forums. It’s a great example…
Guest post by Steve Davies Yesterday I spend a little time getting involved in the ACT Government Twitter Cabinet. The focus was on Canberra beyond 2013. Lots of ideas and views exchanged. Through sheer serendipity one of my views on life struck a note with our Chief Minister, Katy Gallagher. So the next Twitter Cabinet…
It can be quite hard at times to find out who in Australian government is doing what using social media. However due to a new service from the Victorian government it is possible to easily see what Victoria’s state and local governments are doing online. Hosted at Victoria Online, the social media section provides, a…
The UK government has released a 20-page Twitter templated strategy guide to assist departments in using the channel to engage and support citizens. Adapted from the strategy used by the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) by Neil Williams, head of corporate digital channels at BIS, the guide provides a comprehensive view on…
Imitation is often referred to as the sincerest form of flattery, however the attempt by the Treasury to mimic the success of Census Australia’s lighthearted Twitter approach demonstrates how carefully agencies must consider their social strategies in light of public opinion. Many will remember when the ABS launched its Census Twitter campaign with an engagement…
At an event with colleagues last week, I overheard several talking about their surprise at the levels of caution and fear they still encountered amongst various professionals regarding Gov 2.0 and social media. “It’s as if they were still living in the early 1990s,” said one. “Some people just don’t seem to understand how far…
This archive mirrors the original eGov AU blog — Craig’s professional commentary on AI, digital government and technology in public life, running since 2006.
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