On 29th October 2015 Prime Minister Turnbull committed Australia to joining the Open Government Partnership, launching a public consultation to develop an Australian National Action Plan for open government.
Australia has a long and proud history of open government, being one of the most transparent, accountable and engaged democracies in the world, but there is always more to be done. Through consultation the Australian National Action Plan will ideally include ambitious actions that support one or more of the OGP Grand Challenges and OGP Principles.
A core requirement for OGP membership is that a two year National Action Plan is developed publicly and transparently. The Australian Government invites you to co-develop a vision and strategy for further progressing open government in Australia, a strategy that outlines:
• A vision for the future
• Commitments to support the vision
• The history …show more content…
• Accountability: The rules, regulations and mechanisms in place that call upon government actors to justify their actions, act upon criticisms or requirements made of them, and accept responsibility for failure to perform with respect to laws or commitments. Ideally these should include the public.
• Participation: Mobilisation of citizens on government policies or programs to provide input or feedback and make contributions that lead to more responsive, innovative and effective governance.
• Technology and Innovation: Providing citizens with open access to and capability with technology for greater innovation. To be relevant to OGP, these initiatives must advance government transparency, accountability and/or public
Australia has a long and proud history of open government, being one of the most transparent, accountable and engaged democracies in the world, but there is always more to be done. Through consultation the Australian National Action Plan will ideally include ambitious actions that support one or more of the OGP Grand Challenges and OGP Principles.
A core requirement for OGP membership is that a two year National Action Plan is developed publicly and transparently. The Australian Government invites you to co-develop a vision and strategy for further progressing open government in Australia, a strategy that outlines:
• A vision for the future
• Commitments to support the vision
• The history …show more content…
• Accountability: The rules, regulations and mechanisms in place that call upon government actors to justify their actions, act upon criticisms or requirements made of them, and accept responsibility for failure to perform with respect to laws or commitments. Ideally these should include the public.
• Participation: Mobilisation of citizens on government policies or programs to provide input or feedback and make contributions that lead to more responsive, innovative and effective governance.
• Technology and Innovation: Providing citizens with open access to and capability with technology for greater innovation. To be relevant to OGP, these initiatives must advance government transparency, accountability and/or public