Governments love big announcements. Billions of dollars in spending, bold new projects and initiatives, launches and major events. These types of announcements are believed to be the best way to cut through the media storm, attract journalist interest and public attention. These big announcements appear to work well for traditional media channels, that are always…
A matter I’ve been mulling over for some time has been whether Australian public servants should comment on the operations of other government departments – at whatever jurisdictional level. I am aware of several cases where individual public servants have commented on a difficult personal situation they experienced with another agency and received an informal…
I’m a little late starting, due to a late plane and sourcing power and wi-fi, but hope to liveblog the eGovernment Forum throughout today. Here’s the eGovernment Forum event program for today. I am starting a little late – Minister Tanner has already provided his keynote via video, stating that there he will be giving…
On Tuesday CEBIT is hosting the eGovernment Forum, with the involvement of the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) in the Department of Finance and Deregulation. I am attending the Forum as a guest of AGIMO to receive a Gov 2.0 Innovator Award, alongside Mosman Council and ABC Pool (per the Gov 2.0 Taskforce’s Innovators…
Many rulers, from the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt to the Czars of Russia, were seen as almost infallible leaders – divinely selected and empowered to lead their people. To question their wisdom, strength or decisions was often an offence that could be punished by imprisonment or death. Most modern states are more lenient, however governments…
Victoria’s App My State competition has now closed to entries, and has already been an enormous success for the Gov 2.0 efforts in that state. The competition attracted 171 entries, 75 applications and 96 ideas, over 12 weeks. Judging has now commenced – with the public able to vote for the ‘popular choice’ award and…
After some interruptions I’ve now organised the next Gov 2.0 Canberra lunch, featuring two fantastic speakers, Senator Kate Lundy and Kate Carruthers. Being held at the Parliament House Members’ Guest Dining Room on 31 May, Senator Lundy will be speaking on the Gov 2.0 Expo she’s attending in Washington – giving a round-up of the…
If you’ve not on Twitter, or regularly visiting AGIMO’s new Govspace blog, you may not yet be aware of the Australian Gov 2.0 showcase. The showcase has been established as a place for the Australian Government to publicly share case studies, videos and information about various Government 2.0 initiatives taking place. The first goal of…
Contrary to some media and public perceptions, most public servants are hard working and dedicated to their jobs. This makes us busy people – sometimes too busy to keep an eye on what is going on at the peripheries of our professions. That’s why it is important for those of us who understand and follow…
According to the ABC, the Prime Minister has endorsed all 28 recommendations in the APS review report, Ahead of the Game: Blueprint for Reform of Australian Government Administration. This report includes recommendations for the use of Gov 2.0 in citizen engagement and open government, turning citizens into active participants in the process of government, rather…
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