The internet has proven itself time and time again to be one of the fastest platforms of disseminating information during emergencies. The latest example has been in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. One of the largest spills off the US coast in history (though far from being the largest in…
In what I believe is a world first, the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing has launched its new US$100 note, featuring Benjamin Franklin, via an online video in YouTube. Brought to my attention by Nicholas Gruen, the 82 second long production provides a clear view of all the security provisions included in the banknote….
On Sunday I was made aware of a Seek advertisement for a ‘web and social media expert’ position in a ‘VERY high-profile government client’ in the ACT. The ad (which is here), seeks someone with, a strong understanding of how the web and social media operate, the ability to contextualise that within the Government’s needs…
When I stepped into the public sector just over three years ago, in terms of workplace collaboration it was like stepping back twenty years. I found that staff directories were merely lists of names, titles and phone numbers – without listing people’s expertise, qualifications, experience, current projects and interests. The only way to get to…
NSW MP Paul Macleay has opened voting on projects to receive a portion of the economic stimulus package allocated to his electorate, Heathcote. To view how this example of community budgetting works, visit Paul’s site at www.paulmcleay.com.au. Note that you must live within the electorate to participate.
Community-based budgeting is an approach that involves a government allowing its constituents to nominate how some or all of the government’s budget is spent in either a binding or non-binding manner. It’s not a new approach – in fact it’s been used for thousands of years in different forms around the world. What is reasonably…
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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