16th December 2016 – Information, News
Australia’s first Open Government Partnership National Action Plan was published on 8 December. The plan sets out 15 commitments to reform on a wide range of open government measures to be implemented or substantially implemented by July 2018. The Network Steering Committee welcomes the completion of of the plan, particularly the breadth and scope of…
9th December 2016 – Uncategorised
The National Action Plan is no easy read. But those 64 pages that some might struggle with contain 15 strong statements of intent. The breadth and scope is commendable: “Taken together these actions will advance transparency, accountability, public participation and technological innovation over the next two years.” The way also has been left open for…
9th December 2016 – Uncategorised
“The OGP summit involves 3000 representatives from 70 countries. Transparency and anti-corruption, climate action and sustainable development, digital commons and civic tech, access to information, open parliament, open government at the subnational level, francophonie, implementation of open government…: More than 300 panels, workshops, pitches, will drive the announcement of new commitments, the launch of collective…
8th December 2016 – News
Australia’s first Open Government Partnership National Action Plan was released yesterday. In a Media Statement, Minister for Finance Senator Cormann said The Plan’s 15 commitments will help strengthen our democracy and deliver a more agile, innovative and collaborative nation. We will: deliver better protections for whistle blowers in the tax and corporate sectors, work with…
29th November 2016 – Points of View, Uncategorised
Phil Newman on Linked In Chief Executive Officer at Transparency International Australia It is important for all stakeholders to understand that the first Australian Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Action Plan (NAP) is not an end in itself. It is the very first step in an ongoing process towards open government in Australia. Open Government…
29th November 2016 – Points of View
MEDIA RELEASE Open Govt Partnership at risk of failure: ART 29 Nov 2016 The Accountability Round Table today made a last ditch call on the Federal Government to commit to vital reform to Australia’s plan for the international Open Government Partnership. Chair of ART, Tim Smith QC said ‘Prime Minister Turnbull is to be congratulated…
29th November 2016 – Points of View
Australian Press Council MEDIA RELEASE | 29 November 2016 National Action Plan for open government must face up to growing problems The Australian Press Council is calling on the Turnbull government to address seriously its obligations to the multilateral Open Government Partnership (OGP) and ensure that Australia takes all needed steps to promote openness, transparency…
23rd November 2016 – News
Further in the series- Issues raised in Submissions on Draft National Action Plan Commitment 5.2 Enhance public participation in government decision-making People want government to commit to lifting its game- more participatory democracy. From the PM&C round up: Angus King Switched on Solar! Yes. Daniel Marsh Sociometry (consultancy) Should be amended to clarify the…
23rd November 2016 – Uncategorised
Further in the series- Issues raised in Submissions on Draft National Action Plan 5.1 Permanent dialogue mechanism Plenty of suggested improvements to spread awareness and around the concept of a multi-stakeholder forum-and other ideas. From the PM&C round up: Jack Mahoney OGP Support Unit Milestone 2 – is the timeframe the period of functioning…
23rd November 2016 – News
Further in the series- Issues raised in Submissions on Draft National Action Plan 4.3 Open Contracting Submissions suggest more ambition needed- it more than ‘reviewing’ whether we comply with the standard. From the PM&C round up: Stephen Gates Individual The adoption of the Open Contracting Data Standard is a good first step in publishing…