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Open Government

Research Note: Is Your Government Open or Closed? October 2011 15 Department Mission Department of Finance and Deregulation’s Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) (Key roles: Policy and Planning division, Agency Services) The Australian Government has appointed the Department of Finance and Deregulation as the „lead agency‟ in delivering Government 2.0 reforms. Its AGIMO leads the agenda by chairing the Government 2.0 Steering Group, leading ICT policy implementation and strategies such as cloud computing, and providing services to citizens and government agencies through online platforms, among many responsibilities. Gov 2.0 Taskforce (Members: Dr. Nicholas Gruen, Professor Brian Fitzgerald, Assistant Secretary for the Digital Economy, Public Service Director for Microsoft) The Gov 2.0 taskforce was established with the goal of examining the opportunities Web 2.0 technologies open up to government, in particular with regards to community engagement and services delivery. Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research’s Innovation Division (Key role: General Manager of Innovation Policy) The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research encourages the sustainable growth of Australian industries by developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting-edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity. Public sector innovation focuses on key areas for action for agencies including leadership, openness, procurement and strategy. Department of Defence: Chief Information Officer Group (Key roles: CTO, First Assistant Secretary Information Communications Technology Development) The Chief Information Officer leads the integrated design, cost effective delivery, and sustained operation of the Defence Information Environment. Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio (Key role: Parliamentary Secretary for Prime Minister & Cabinet and for Immigration & Citizenship, Kate Lundy) Spearheaded Gov 2.0 initiatives which facilitate online public collaboration on policy development. An advocate for the use of digital technology and ICT innovation to strengthen the Australian economy for future growth, to transform public engagement in government processes and to enhance social inclusion within its communities.