Australia's first Open Government National Action PlanThis National Action Plan sets out the initial steps the Government will take in pursuit of the aim to improve and build confidence in Australian institutions and strengthen our democracy, by upholding the principles in the Open Government Declaration to: * promote transparency, fight corruption, empower citizens, and harness the power of new technologies to make government more effective and accountable; * uphold the value of openness in our engagement with citizens to improve services, manage public resources, promote innovation, and create safer communities; and * embrace principles of transparency and open government with a view toward achieving greater prosperity, well-being, and human dignity in our own country and in an increasingly interconnected world.The Plan sets out an agenda for the next two years across a broad range of important areas: * Transparency and accountability in business * Open data and digital transformation * Access to government information * Integrity in the public sector * Public participation and engagement This our first National Action Plan and the first step in an ongoing process towards more open government in Australia. One of the great strengths of the Open Government Partnership is that it promotes an iterative and continual process of improvement. The Plan provides a foundation to continue engaging with civil society to identify new initiatives and strengthen our efforts over time. There is also an opportunity going forward to work with state, territory and local governments to improve transparency and integrity at all levels of government. Commonwealth of AustraliaAU_632fb290-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3bSenator the Hon Mathias CormannMinister for FinancePerformerOpen Government PartnershipThe Open Government Partnership is a multilateral initiative established in 2011 that aims to secure concrete commitments from governments to promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance. Membership requires governments to work with civil society to 'co-create' a National Action Plan every two years, with independent reporting on progress. Civil society is a term used by the Partnership to broadly refer to people and organisations outside of government, including non-government organisations, business, academia, community groups and the public. Importantly, the Open Government Partnership doesn't prescribe standards that countries should follow -- rather it aims to bring governments and citizens of each country together to define their own priorities for reform. The Australian Government confirmed its membership of the Open Government Partnership in November 2015. Further information can be found at www.opengovpartnership.org. Open GovernmentPerformerInter-Departmental CommitteeAn Inter-Departmental Committee was established to ensure the interests of Australian Government agencies were considered in the development of the National Action Plan. This Committee was chaired by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet with participation from high level officials from the following agencies ...Government EngagementThe Committee met four times and also considered material out-of-session, including the suggested commitments put forward by stakeholders. Government ministers were also briefed on commitments that fall within their area of responsibility and on the Open Government Partnership more broadly.PerformerAttorney-General’s DepartmentEngagementPerformerDepartment of Foreign Affairs and TradeEngagementPerformerAustralian Bureau of StatisticsEngagementPerformerDepartment of HealthEngagementPerformerAustralian Commission for Law Enforcement IntegrityEngagementPerformerDepartment of Human ServicesEngagementPerformerAustralian Electoral CommissionEngagementPerformerDepartment of Immigration and Border ProtectionEngagementPerformerAustralian Institute of Health and WelfareEngagementPerformerDepartment of Industry, Innovation and ScienceEngagementPerformerAustralian Public Service CommissionEngagementPerformerDepartment of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentEngagementPerformerDepartment of Agriculture and Water ResourcesEngagementPerformerDepartment of Social ServicesEngagementPerformerDepartment of Communications and the ArtsEngagementPerformerDepartment of the Prime Minister and CabinetEngagementPerformerDepartment of DefenceEngagementPerformerThe TreasuryEngagementPerformerDepartment of Education and TrainingEngagementPerformerDepartment of Veterans' AffairsEngagementPerformerDepartment of EmploymentEngagementPerformerDigital Transformation AgencyEngagementPerformerDepartment of the Environment and EnergyEngagementPerformerNational Archives of AustraliaEngagementPerformerDepartment of FinanceEngagementPerformerOffice of the Australian Information CommissionerEngagementPerformerInterim Working GroupAn Interim Working Group was established in August 2016 to provide input and help inform the drafting of the National Action Plan. This followed a pause in the consultation process, due to the 2016 federal election and the associated caretaker period. The Group comprised equal representation of senior government officials and stakeholder representatives:InputPerformerDr Steven KennedyDeputy Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetPerformerWorking Group Co-ChairPerformerRepresentationPerformerMs Fiona McLeod SCPresident-elect of the Law Council of Australia PerformerWorking Group Co-ChairPerformerRepresentationPerformerDr Stein HelgebyDeputy Secretary, Department of FinancePerformerRepresentationPerformerMr Iain AndersonDeputy Secretary, Attorney-General's DepartmentPerformerRepresentationPerformerMr Timothy PilgrimAustralian Privacy CommissionerPerformerActing Australian Information CommissionerPerformerRepresentationPerformerMs Meghan QuinnDivision Head, Financial System Division, the TreasuryRepresentationPerformerMs Anne LyonsAssistant Director-General, National Archives of AustraliaPerformerRepresentationPerformerThe Hon. Dr Ken CoghillDeputy Chair and Treasurer, Accountability Round TableRepresentationPerformerMs Maree AdsheadCEO, Open Data Institute QueenslandRepresentationPerformerMr Peter TimminsInterim Convenor, Australian OGP Civil Society NetworkPerformerRepresentationPerformerMr Mark ZirnsakDirector of Justice and International MissionSynod of Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting Church in AustraliaPerformerRepresentationPerformerMs Katherine SzuminskaCo-Founder and Director, OpenAustralia Foundation.PerformerRepresentationPerformerMs Elizabeth TyddThe NSW Information Commissioner, Ms Elizabeth Tydd, also sat as a non-voting jurisdictional member, reflecting the Commonwealth's desire to build stronger relationships with the states on open government matters.NSW Information CommissionerPerformerRepresentationBuild stronger relationships with the states on open government matters.PerformerOpen, transparent and accountable government will always be a cornerstone of Australia's democracy. _632fb588-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3bTo become a more agile, innovative and collaborative nation. _632fb6dc-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3bDemocracyThe Australian Government understands the importance in a democracy of open government to a strong and fair society.StrengthOpennessOpen government also fundamentally supports the Government's goal for Australia to become a more agile, innovative and collaborative nation. AgilityInnovationActionThis National Action Plan promises ambitious action across a broad spectrum of important areas for government. The Plan commits to:Transparencymore transparency and accountability in business, including better legislative protections for whistle-blowers that report misconduct in the tax and corporate sectors;AccountabilityAccessbetter access to government-held information and data, with release of high-value datasets and reforms to our information access laws;Integritystrengthening our national integrity and anti-corruption framework;Electionsundertaking a Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters inquiry into political donations and other electoral matters; andEngagementimproving the way the Commonwealth engages with the public on policy development, service delivery and decision-making.PolicyServiceDecision-MakingOpen GovernmentDelivering more open government is in our national economic, environmental and social interest, and is crucial as we seek to:Fairnessbuild a better and fairer society for all Australians and be more responsive to the expectations of the community;ResponsivenessEconomic Growthstimulate economic growth and innovation;InnovationCollaborationfoster collaboration between government, business, academia, non-government organisations and the community; andLaw Enforcementcontinue efforts to address issues of corruption, fraud and misconduct.Transparency & Accountability in BusinessEnhance Australia's reputation for responsible, transparent and accountable business practice._632fb7ea-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3bi[To be named][To be named]Whistle-Blower ProtectionsImprove whistle-blower protections in the tax and corporate_632fb8f8-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b1.1Whistle-Blowers[To be named]BeneficiaryTreasuryLead AgencyPerformerAustralian Taxation Office[To be named]PerformerAustralian Securities and Investments Commission[To be named]PerformerAustralian Prudential Regulation Authority[To be named]PerformerAttorney-General's Department[To be named]PerformerDepartment of the Prime Minister and Cabinet[To be named]PerformerAustralian Agencies[To be named]PerformerAustralian State Governments[To be named]PerformerAustralian Territory Governments[To be named]PerformerParliament of Australia[To be named]PerformerCorporations[To be named]PerformerPeak Industry Bodies[To be named]PerformerLaw Council of Australia[To be named]PerformerTax Advisors[To be named]PerformerLaw Bodies[To be named]PerformerAccounting Bodies[To be named]PerformerNon-Government Organisations[To be named]PerformerAustralian Open Government Partnership Network[To be named]PerformerTransparency International Australia[To be named]PerformerAccountability Round Table[To be named]PerformerBoard of Taxation[To be named]PerformerAcademia[To be named]PerformerAustralia will ensure appropriate protections are in place for people who report corruption, fraud, tax evasion or avoidance, and misconduct within the corporate sector. We will do this by improving whistle-blower protections for people who disclose information about tax misconduct to the Australian Taxation Office. We will also pursue reforms to whistle-blower protections in the corporate sector, with consultation on options to strengthen and harmonise these protections with those in the public sector.Parliamentary InquiryEstablishment_25f167d6-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_1Establish Parliamentary inquiry.2016-11-302016-06-30Amendments were moved to the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Bill 2014 in November 2016 which significantly strengthen whistle-blower protections for people who report corruption or misconduct in unions and employer organisations. The Government has committed to supporting a Parliamentary inquiry (Inquiry) to examine the Registered Organisations Commission whistle-blower amendments with the objective of implementing the substance and detail of those amendments to achieve an equal or better whistle-blower protection and compensation regime in the corporate and public sectors. It should be noted that the timetable for review and consultation set out above in this National Action Plan is shorter than the timetable that will apply to the Inquiry process. 2016-11-30[To be determined]2016-11-302016-06-30Public Consultation PaperRelease_25f16bc8-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_2Treasury to release a public consultation paper covering both tax whistle-blower protections and options to strengthen and harmonise corporate whistle-blower protections with those in the public sector.2016-01-122017-03-31[To be determined]LegislationDrafting_25f16df8-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_3Development and public exposure of draft legislation for tax whistle-blower protections (informed by consultation).2017-05-012017-07-31[To be determined]RecommendationsDelivery_25f17014-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_4Recommendation to Government on reforms to strengthen and harmonise whistle-blower protections in the corporate sector with those in the public sector (informed by consultation).2017-05-012017-07-31[To be determined]LegislationFinalisation & Introduction_25f17226-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_5Finalise and introduce legislation for tax whistleblower protections.2017-08-312017-12-31[To be determined]LegislationVote_25f17438-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_6Introduce legislation to establish greater protections for whistle-blowers in the corporate sector, with a parliamentary vote no later than 30 June 2018.2017-12-312018-06-30[To be determined]OwnershipImprove transparency of information on beneficial ownership and control of companies._632fb9de-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b1.2Owners[To be named]TreasuryLead Agency[To be named]Australian Government AgenciesAttorney General's Department , Australian Securities and Investment Commission, G20, Australian Taxation Office, Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, regional partners and Australian Accounting Standards Board, state and territory governments[To be named]Non-Government OrganisationsCompanies, peak bodies (including Law Council of Australia), non-government organisations (including Australian Open Government Partnership Network, Publish What You Pay Australia and Transparency International Australia), reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act, FATF, Global Forum, international tax partners[To be named]Australia will improve transparency of information on beneficial ownership and control of companies available to relevant authorities. As part of this, we will consult with the corporate sector, non-government organisations and the public on the details, scope and implementation of a beneficial ownership register for companies, as well as other options to improve beneficial ownership transparency.Public Consultation PaperRelease_25f17654-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_7Treasury to release a public consultation paper seeking views on the details, scope and implementation of a beneficial ownership register for companies. The consultation will also consider the use of nominee shareholdings to conceal beneficial ownership.2017-02-282017-04-30[To be determined]2017-02-282017-04-30RecommendationsDelivery_25f1787a-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_8Recommendation to Government on the details, scope and implementation of a beneficial ownership register for companies (informed by public consultation). 2017-07-012017-07-31[To be determined]2017-07-012017-07-31ImplementationInitiated_25f17aa0-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_9Begin work to implement Government decision on transparency of beneficial ownership of companies... Expected to continue for the duration of this Plan2017-08-312018-12-31[To be determined]2017-08-312018-12-31Extractive IndustriesEnhance disclosure of company payments and government revenues from the oil, gas and mining sectors._632fbad8-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b1.3Extractive Industries[To be named]Department of Industry, Innovation and ScienceLead Agency[To be named]Australian Government AgenciesDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Treasury, Australian Taxation Office, state and territory governments[To be named]Non-Governmental OrganisationsNon-government organisations (including EITI International, Australian Open Government Partnership Network, Transparency International Australia, Publish What You Pay Australia) and private sector (including Minerals Council of Australia, Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association and extractive industries companies) [To be named]Australia will enhance disclosure of company payments and government revenues from the oil, gas and mining sectors. We will do this by implementing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard (including working to enhance company disclosure of payments to governments for the sale of petroleum and minerals) and by continuing to support the application of EITI principles around the world.Multi-Stakeholder GroupEstablishment_25f17cc6-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_10Establish a Multi-Stakeholder Group (representing industry, non-government organisations and government) to oversee the implementation of the EITI Standard in Australia (including working to enhance company disclosure of payments to governments for the sale of petroleum and minerals).Commenced & OngoingEITI CandidacyApplication_25f17f00-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_11Submit a formal application for EITI candidacy.2017-03-312017-06-30[To be determined]2017-03-312017-06-30EITI ReportProduction_25f18144-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_12Produce Australia's first EITI report.2018-06-302018-12-31[To be determined]2018-06-302018-12-31EITI ComplianceValidation_25f18388-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_13Commence validation to become EITI compliant (at discretion of EITI Secretariat).2019-01-012019-06-30[To be determined]2019-01-012019-06-30CorporationsPrevent, detect and respond to corporate crime._632fbbfa-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b1.4Corporations[To be named]Attorney-General's Department Lead Agency[To be named]Australian Government AgenciesACLEI, Australian Federal Police, Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, Treasury and Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet[To be named]Non-Governmental OrganisationsIndustry, peak bodies (including Law Council of Australia), non-government organisations (including Australian Open Government Partnership Network, Accountability Round Table) and international partners[To be named]Australia will strengthen its ability to prevent, detect and respond to corporate crime, particularly bribery of foreign public officials, money laundering, and terrorism financing. We will do this by pursuing reforms to relevant legislative frameworks, which will involve a process of public consultation.LawsReview & Consultation_25f185cc-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_14AGD to review laws applying to foreign bribery and consult publicly on possible reform options.2016-12-312017-03-31[To be determined]2016-12-312017-03-31DPA Scheme & ModelsConsultation Response_25f1881a-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_15Respond to the consultation on a possible Australian DPA scheme and consult on possible models.2016-12-312017-07-31[To be determined]2016-12-312017-07-31RecommendationsPublic Consultation_25f18a7c-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_16Consult publicly on the recommendations from the statutory review of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 and associated Rules and Regulations, and implement legislative reforms.2019-12-31Commenced2019-12-31Enforcement RegimeReview_25f18cca-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_17Review ASIC's enforcement regime.2017-12-31Commenced2017-12-31Open Data & Digital TransformationMake government data open by default and digitally transform government services._632fbd08-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3bii[To be named][To be named]DatasetsRelease high-value datasets and enable data-driven innovation._632fbe20-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b2.1Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet[To be named]Australian Government Agencies Commonwealth Government agencies, Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and state and territory and local governments[To be named]Non-Governmental OrganisationsNon-government organisations (including Australian Open Government Partnership Network, Open Knowledge Foundation, Electronic Frontiers Australia, Australian Privacy Foundation), research, not-for-profit and private sectors[To be named]Australia will continue to make more public data openly available and support its use to launch commercial and non-profit ventures, conduct research, make data-driven decisions, and solve complex problems. As part of this, we will work with the research, not-for-profit and private sectors to identify the characteristics of high-value public datasets, and to promote innovative use of data to drive social and economic outcomes.ConsultationDiscussions_25f18f18-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_18Consultation to assess barriers to using data, identify the characteristics of 'high-value' data and help inform the development of the High-Value Dataset Framework, including: Roundtable discussions with the research, private and not-for-profit sectors ...2017-04-30Commenced2017-04-30Open Data 500Completion_25f1924c-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_19Undertake the second round of the Open Data 500.2017-01-012017-07-30[To be determined]2017-01-012017-07-30Public ConsultationSurveys, Social Media & Blog Posts_25f194ea-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_20Broader public consultation through surveys, social media and blog posts2017-10-30Commenced2017-10-30MeetingsRegularity_25f1971a-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_21Undertake regular meetings of the Government Open Data Community Forum for public servants from federal, state and territory, and local government to share experience and discuss their ongoing open data work.OngoingHigh-Value DataRelease_25f1997c-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_22Identify and release high-value data: [To be determined]High-Value Dataset FrameworkDevelopment_25f19be8-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_23Develop the High-Value Dataset Framework (informed by public consultation).2017-04-012017-12-31[To be determined]2017-04-012017-12-31Public RegistryDevelopment & Release_25f19e54-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_24Develop and release a public registry of significant non-sensitive datasets yet to be published on data.gov.au2017-12-012018-07-30[To be determined]2017-12-012018-07-30Non-Sensitive DataRelease_25f1a0ca-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_25Release non-sensitive data by default, with a focus on releasing high-value datasets.OngoingData Use & Re-UseStimulation_25f1a340-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_26Stimulate innovative use and re-use of public data:[To be determined]DataStart OutcomesPublicisation_25f1a5b6-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_27Review and publicise the outcomes from the pilot DataStart initiative2017-01-31Commenced2017-01-31DataStart InitiativeExpansion_25f1a82c-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_28Expand the DataStart initiative.2017-07-012018-07-31[To be determined]2017-07-012018-07-31GovHack eventsSupport & Mentoring_25f1aaa2-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_29Provide support and mentoring at GovHack eventsOngoingTrustBuild and maintain public trust to address concerns about data_632fbf4c-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b2.2Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetLead Agency[To be named]Australian Bureau of StatisticsLead Agency[To be named]Office of the Australian Information CommissionerLead Agency[To be named]Australian Government AgenciesAttorney General’s Department, Treasury, Fair Work Ombudsman, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Department of Social Services, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science and Department of Health, Department of Human Services, Australian Taxation Office and Australian Federal Police, state and territory governments[To be named]Australia will build public trust around data sharing and release. We will do this by actively engaging with the public regarding how open data is being used to better communicate the benefits and understand public concerns, and we will improve privacy risk management capability across government. Risks & BenefitsCollaborative Conversation_25f1ad22-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_30Develop an ongoing and collaborative conversation with the public about the risks and benefits of data sharing and integration ...[To be determined]Expert PanelEstablishment_25f1afa2-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_31Establish an expert panel to advise government and to help communicate: value and utility of data sharing and integration; how government is using the data it collects; and how government is protecting personal information.2016-01-012017-06-30[To be determined]2016-01-012017-06-30Public Engagement ProcessDevelopment & Implementation_25f1b22c-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_32Develop and implement a public engagement process to demonstrate public-value examples and enable an ongoing dialogue with the public. 2016-12-012017-12-31[To be determined]2016-12-012017-12-31Information ProtectionImprovement_25f1b4c0-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_33Improve privacy and personal information protections in using and sharing data ...[To be determined]Sensitive Data ProcessPublic Release_25f1b74a-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_34Publicly release a process for government agencies to determine whether sensitive data can be made sufficiently confidential to enable open publication.2016-12-312017-02-28[To be determined]2016-12-312017-02-28Privacy Risk ManagementCapability Improvement_25f1ba92-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_35Work with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to improve privacy risk management capability across the Australian Public Service. 2018-07-30Commenced (ongoing)2018-07-30RecommendationsResponse_25f1bd30-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_36Respond to the Productivity Commission's recommendations on consumer rights and safeguards for data.2017-03-012017-09-30[To be determined]2017-03-012017-09-30Best PracticeCompliance_25f1bfc4-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_37Comply with international best practice on open data principles and participate in global fora on data ... [To be determined]Open Data CharterAdoption_25f1c262-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_38Adopt the International Open Data Charter and develop a high-level public statement with public consultation.2016-01-012017-03-30[To be determined]2016-01-012017-03-30Open Data Stewards GroupParticipation_25f1c50a-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_39Participate in the International Open Data Stewards Group.wilOngoingTransformationDigitally transform the delivery of government services._632fc08c-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b2.3Digital Transformation AgencyLead Agency[To be named]Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet[To be named]Non-Governmental OrganisationsNon-government organisations (including Australian Open Government Partnership Network), private sector and the public[To be named]Australia will continue to invest in digital technologies to make government services simpler, faster and cheaper, making it easier for the public to work and interact with government. We will do this by preparing a digital transformation roadmap, and establishing public dashboards to improve transparency around the performance of government services.Digital Transformation RoadmapDelivery_25f1c7a8-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_40Deliver a whole-of-government digital transformation roadmap. by Early 20172017-02-28Commenced2017-02-28Agency-Level RoadmapsRelease_25f1ca5a-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_41Release agency-level digital transformation roadmaps.2017-02-282017-12-31[To be determined]2017-02-282017-12-31Digital MarketplaceBeta Release_25f1cd0c-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_42Release and promote a beta version of the Digital Marketplace for ICT procurement. Commenced & OngoingDashboardRelease & Promotion_25f1cfc8-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_43Release and promote a live dashboard measuring the performance of government services, with user satisfaction being one of the key performance indicators.Commenced & OngoingGovernment InformationImprove and modernise the way in which the public accesses government information._632fc1ae-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3biii[To be named][To be named]LawsInformation management and access laws for the 21st century._632fc316-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b3.1Attorney-General's DepartmentLead Agency[To be named]Australian Government AgenciesThe National Archives of Australia, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet[To be named]Non-Governmental OrganisationsNon-government organisations (including Australian Open Government Partnership Network, Accountability Round Table, and Australian Privacy Foundation), peak bodies (including Law Council of Australia, Australian Press Council, Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance), archivists, academics and researchers, journalists, and state/territory information commissioners[To be named]Australia will ensure our information access laws, policies and practices are modern and appropriate for the digital information age. As part of this, we will consider and consult on options to develop a simpler and more coherent framework for managing and accessing government information that better reflects the digital era, including the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), the Archives Act 1983 (Archives Act) and, where relevant, the Privacy Act 1988 (with primary focus on the Archives Act and FOI Act), which is supported by efficient and effective policies and practicesInformation FrameworksUnderstanding_25f1d284-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_44AGD undertake work with a range of stakeholders (government and non-government) to better understand how current information frameworks operate in practice and identify issues.2017-01-012017-03-30[To be determined]2017-01-012017-03-30OptionsDevelopment_25f1d54a-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_45AGD develop, in consultation with stakeholders, a range of options for reform to information access laws, policies and practices, including consideration of oversight mechanisms.2017-03-012017-06-30[To be determined]2017-03-012017-06-30Public ConsultationConduct_25f1d810-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_46AGD conduct broad public consultation on options for reform to information frameworks.2017-07-012017-08-30[To be determined]2017-07-012017-08-30RecommendationDelivery_25f1dae0-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_47Recommendation to Government, informed by consultation outcomes, on preferred reforms to deliver a coherent and simpler framework for information management and access, supported by effective and efficient policies and practices, that is appropriate for the digital information age.2017-09-012017-12-31[To be determined]2017-09-012017-12-31Legal ReformImplementation_25f1ddb0-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_48Implementation of Government decision on reforms to information access laws, policies and practices.2018-01-012019-07-30[To be determined]2018-01-012019-07-30Freedom of InformationUnderstand the use of freedom of information._632fc410-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b3.2Australian Information Commissioners and OmbudsmenLead Agency[To be named]Office of the Australian Information Commissioner[To be named]Australia will better measure and improve our understanding of the public's use of rights under freedom of information laws. We will do this by working with states and territories to develop uniform metrics on public use of freedom of information access rights, and by collecting and publishing this data.MetricsPublication_25f1e184-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_49Information Commissioners and Ombudsman to agree and publish metrics on information access rights, aligned with the Open Government Index.2016-09-012016-12-31[To be determined]2016-09-012016-12-31PilotInitiation_25f1e45e-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_50Undertake pilot for data collection and validation for the 2014/15 financial year.2017-01-012017-06-30[To be determined]2017-01-012017-06-30DataCollection & Validation_25f1e738-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_51Data collection and validation for the 2015/16 financial year.2017-07-012017-11-30[To be determined]2017-07-012017-11-30DatasetRelease_25f1ea12-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_52Publicly release dataset on 2015/16 metrics. (subject to jurisdictions reporting)2017-12-012017-12-31[To be determined]2017-12-012017-12-31Discoverability & AccessibilityImprove the discoverability and accessibility of government data_632fc53c-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b3.3Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetLead Agency[To be named]Department of FinanceLead Agency[To be named]National Archives of AustraliaLead Agency[To be named]Department of the Environment and Energy (DoEE)Lead Agency[To be named]Australian Commonwealth Entities[To be named]Non-Governmental OrganisationsData61, organisations outside of government (including Australian Library and Information Association, National Libraries of Australia and New Zealand, and Australian Policy Online)[To be named]Australia will make it easier for the public to find, access and use government data and information. We will do this by making greater use of central portals, digital platforms and other tools to improve discoverability and accessibilitydata.gov.auUpgrading & Improvement _25f1ecf6-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_53PM&C to upgrade and improve data.gov.au ...[To be determined]Data ConsumptionUnderstanding_25f1efda-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_54work with Data 61 to conduct research and discovery into data consumption (to better understand user behaviours and needs) and publishing (to improve quality, timeliness and value of published data).2017-06-30Commenced2017-06-30FeedbackCollection_25f1f2d2-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_55work with Data61 to create, circulate and gather feedback on design concepts and prototypes for improved search functionality and user experience on the data.gov.au platform.2016-12-312016-12-31[To be determined]2016-12-312016-12-31Platform ElementsDelivery_25f1f5c0-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_56deliver live platform elements for data.gov.au, including integration with NationalMap to provide a more efficient workflow for the publishing and discovery of spatial data.2017-01-012017-12-31[To be determined]2017-01-012017-12-31Platform CapabilitiesDesign & Prototyping_25f1f8b8-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_57design and prototype further data.gov.au platform capabilities, including: functionality to promote examples and collaboration using public data; and integration with other platforms for open data projects and third party open data platforms.2017-01-012018-06-30[To be determined]2017-01-012018-06-30GrantConnectPhase One Implementation_25f1fbba-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_58Finance to implement Phase One of the GrantConnect platform to enable public users to ...[To be determined]Grant OpportunitiesNotification_25f1febc-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_59register to receive notification on grant opportunities that match their self-defined profiles2016-12-312017-12-31[To be determined]2016-12-312017-12-31OpportunitiesForecasting_25f201be-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_60watch forecast opportunities as they move from planning to requests for applications2016-12-312017-12-31[To be determined]2016-12-312017-12-31Grant Guidelines & ProcessesAccess & Notification_25f204ca-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_61access grant guidelines for each opportunity and be notified about changes to grants processes.2016-12-312017-12-31[To be determined]2016-12-312017-12-31Reportng PlatformPilot Launch_25f208c6-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_62Finance to launch the pilot of the digital corporate and administrative reporting platform.2016-12-312017-12-31[To be determined]2016-12-312017-12-31Record AccessModernisation & Improvement_25f20bdc-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_63National Archives of Australia to modernise and improve access to archived records:[To be determined]Digital Information PracticesLeadership_25f20ee8-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_64lead transition to digital information practices in Australian Government agencies and report progress to the Prime Minister in 20182018-12-31Commenced2018-12-31Records AvailableNumber_25f211f4-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_65increase number of archival records available in digital formats, including World War II service and passenger arrival records2018-12-31Commenced2018-12-31Research RecordsPublic Access_25f21514-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_66make additional groups of archival records of high research interest available for public access.2018-06-30Commenced2018-06-30Environmental InformationDiscoverability & Accessibility_25f21820-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_67DoEE to improve the discoverability and accessibility of environmental information ...[To be determined]Map-Based ToolLaunch_25f21b36-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_68launch a map-based tool to visualise Bioregional Assessment results2017-01-012017-06-30[To be determined]2017-01-012017-06-30State of the EnvironmentPublication_25f21e56-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_69publish the State of the Environment 2016 report through an online information publishing and reporting platform and release the underlying data on data.gov.au.2017-03-30Commenced2017-03-30IntegrityImprove transparency and integrity in public sector activities to build public trust and confidence in government._632fc6a4-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3bivPublic Sector[To be named]Elections & PoliticsEnhance integrity and confidence in Australia's electoral system._632fc7ee-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b4.1Department of FinanceLead Agency[To be named]Australian Electoral CommissionLead Agency[To be named]Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters[To be named]Parliament of Australia[To be named]Political PartiesThe Parliamentary Committee is anticipated to engage with political parties, non-government organisations and the public[To be named]Non-Government Organisations[To be named]The Public[To be named]To enhance integrity and confidence in Australia's electoral system. We will do this by working with the Parliament and the public to investigate the conduct of the 2016 election, use of technology in elections and the framework of donations to political parties and other political entities.JSCEMInquiry & Report_25f22176-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_70JSCEM inquiry and report. (subject to Committee reporting)2017-12-31Commenced2017-12-31RecommendationsConsidered_25f224a0-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_71Government considers recommendations. (subject to Committee reporting)2017-01-012017-12-31[To be determined]2017-01-012017-12-31Government DecisionsAddressed_25f227fc-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_72Parliament and other relevant stakeholders address Government decisions.2017-01-01Ongoing2017-01-01Integrity FrameworkPrevent, detect and respond to corruption in the public sector._632fc91a-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b4.2Attorney-General's DepartmentLead Agency[To be named]Australian Government AgenciesACLEI, Australian Federal Police, Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet[To be named]Non-Government OrganisationsIndustry, peak bodies (including Law Council of Australia) non-government organisations (including Australian Open Government Partnership Network) and international partners[To be named]Australia will strengthen its ability to prevent, detect and respond to corruption in the public sector. We will do this in collaboration with the corporate sector, non-government organisations, academia and the public, including by holding the first Government Business Roundtable on Anti-Corruption in 2017. We will review the jurisdiction and capabilities of the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP)- led Fraud and Anti-Corruption Centre (FACC) with the development of each National Action Plan to ensure they can focus on protecting Commonwealth agencies from risks of corruption.RecommendationsResponse_25f22b30-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_73Respond to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on ACLEI's inquiry into the jurisdiction of ACLEI.2017-02-28Commenced2017-02-28Roundtable on Anti-CorruptionConduct_25f22f5e-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_74Hold the first Government Business Roundtable on Anti-Corruption, to improve cooperation and consultation on anticorruption work, and identify areas for reform.2017-01-072017-01-07[To be determined]2017-01-072017-01-07RecommendationsResponse_25f232a6-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_75Respond to recommendations for reform and improvement arising from the Roundtable.2017-07-302017-08-30[To be determined]2017-07-302017-08-30Jurisdiction & CapabilitiesReview_25f235ee-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_76Review the jurisdiction and capabilities of ACLEI and FACC in consultation with the public in the context of developing Australia's second National Action Plan.2018-02-282018-06-30[To be determined]2018-02-282018-06-30ContractsEnsure transparency in government procurement and support the Open Contracting Global Principles._632fca6e-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b4.3Department of FinanceLead Agency[To be named]Australian Commonwealth Entities[To be named]Non-Government OrganisationsNon-government organisations (including Transparency International Australia and Publish What You Pay Australia)[To be named]Australia will ensure transparency in government procurement and continue to support the Open Contracting Global Principles. As part of this, we will publicly review the Australian Government's compliance with the Open Contracting Data Standard.Compliance Review_25f23936-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_77Undertake review of compliance with the Open Contracting Data Standard.2017-01-012017-04-30[To be determined]2017-01-012017-04-30ReviewPublication_25f23c88-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_78Publish review.2017-05-012017-05-30[To be determined]2017-05-012017-05-30Public CommentReceipt_25f23fda-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_79Receive public comment on the review.2017-05-012017-06-30[To be determined]2017-05-012017-06-30Agreed MeasuresImplementation_25f249d0-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_80Implement agreed measures to improve compliance with the Open Contracting Data Standard.2017-06-012017-08-30[To be determined]2017-06-012017-08-30ParticipationImprove the way the Australian Government consults and engages with the Australian public. _632fcbc2-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3bvAustralian Public[To be named]NAPUse our Open Government National Action Plan as a platform for ongoing dialogue, collaboration and open government reform._632fcd0c-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b5.1Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetLead Agency[To be named]Australian Commonwealth Entities[To be named]Non-Government OrganisationsNon-government organisations (including Australian Open Government Civil Society Network), private sector, peak bodies (including Law Council of Australia) and the public[To be named]Australia will ensure that our Open Government National Action Plan is a platform for ongoing dialogue, collaboration and open government reform. We will do this by establishing a permanent dialogue mechanism with civil society, which includes a multi-stakeholder forum and transparent reporting and accountability mechanisms. The multi-stakeholder forum will at a minimum track the implementation of commitments, ensure commitments continue to be relevant and ambitious, inform the drafting of future National Action Plans and raise awareness about open government in the broader community.Multi-Stakeholder ForumEstablishment_25f24c8c-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_81Establish the OGP multi-stakeholder forum by partnering with civil society to determine its structure, role, governance and membership, including reporting and accountability mechanisms for this National Action Plan.2016-12-012017-03-30[To be determined]2016-12-012017-03-30_25f24ec6-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_82Operation of the multi-stakeholder forum, with (at a minimum) the following responsibilities: * inform the co-creation of future National Action Plans; * track and report on implementation of National Action Plan commitments; * facilitate broader community engagement and conduct awareness activities that foster informed participation, including face-to-face meetings and events; and * document decisions and publish reports. 2017-01-012018-07-30[To be determined] (ongoing)2017-01-012018-07-30NAPReview & Update_25f25240-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_83Review the National Action Plan and update milestones and commitments (as necessary) to provide further clarity and ambition for plan.2016-01-012018-07-30[To be determined]2016-01-012018-07-30Decision MakingEnhance public participation in government decision making._632fce9c-d832-11e6-9ec4-01320fbcdb3b5.2Department of Industry, Innovation and ScienceLead Agency[To be named]Australian Commonwealth EntitiesAll Commonwealth entities (including the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission)[To be named]Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission[To be named]Non-Government OrganisationsResearch sector, non-government organisations (including Australian Open Government Partnership Network, IAP2 and the Australasian Facilitators Network), private sector and the public[To be named]Australia will work towards improving public participation and engagement to enhance policy and service delivery outcomes for Australians. We will do this by establishing a new Australian Government framework for public participation and engagement.StocktakeConduct & Release_25f25678-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_84Undertake and publicly release a stocktake of current approaches to public participation to determine best practice activities (including international and domestic examples, user experience research, methodologies to encourage adoption, and relevant standards, such as IAP2 values).2017-01-012017-07-30[To be determined]2017-01-012017-07-30Whole-of-Government FrameworkDevelopment & Implementation_25f259f2-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_85Work with government agencies, the public and organisations outside of government to develop and implement a whole-of-government framework (with guidance / principles and potential public participation initiatives) for improving public participation and engagement across the Commonwealth.2017-07-012017-12-31[To be determined]2017-07-012017-12-31Public ParticipationPilots_25f25d6c-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_86Undertake pilot public participation initiatives, including working with the Digital Transformation Agency to more effectively use digital channels for engagement. (ongoing)2017-12-012018-06-30[To be determined]2017-12-012018-06-30ProcessReview & Iteration_25f260e6-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bPLACEHOLDER_87Review processes and iterate as necessary.[To be determined] Ongoing _25f26460-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3b2016-01-012018-12-312017-01-11http://ogpau.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/posts/2016/12/Australia%27s first Open Government National Action Plan - FINAL.pdf_25f267e4-d87b-11e6-b688-b3130fbcdb3bOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net