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Engagement


Citizens' juries to consider SA's nuclear future

Citizens' juries to consider SA's nuclear future

  • Engagement

Two citizens' juries will consider whether SA should host an international nuclear waste dump. Jay Weatherill hopes consultations will lead to an "informed discussion" on…

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By David Donaldson

Wednesday May 11, 2016
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How the federal budget tested the policy sales pitch
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How the federal budget tested the policy sales pitch

Wednesday May 11, 2016

By Dr Neil James

  • Engagement

The election won't just present clear policy options, but test the language for selling policy itself. So how did Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten open…

A 9900% rate of return? The value of plain English to government
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A 9900% rate of return? The value of plain English to government

Wednesday April 6, 2016

By Dr Neil James

  • Editors' Picks

There's an enormous economic return in making government communication — internally and externally — easier to read. And while documents drive government it can help…

Letting the people decide ... but will government listen?

Letting the people decide ... but will government listen?

Thursday February 18, 2016

By David Donaldson

  • Engagement

FEATURE: We have the technology to allow citizens to have more input in policymaking, but nothing will improve without willing governments and informed citizens.

The survey says senior managers key to staff engagement

The survey says senior managers key to staff engagement

Wednesday January 27, 2016

By David Donaldson

  • Career Advice

Organisations tend to underestimate the impact of senior management on staff engagement rates, according to the NSW Public Service Commission. Better engagement leads to higher…

Reindeer and rat-running: Finnish policy crowdsourcing lessons

Reindeer and rat-running: Finnish policy crowdsourcing lessons

Friday November 6, 2015

By David Donaldson

  • Engagement

There are lessons for policymakers from the snowy wilds of Finland. A crowdsourcing strategy engaged locals in a tricky transport solution. The architects offered Australian…

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Uni engagement nets award for Defence scientists

Uni engagement nets award for Defence scientists

Wednesday September 16, 2015

By Stephen Easton

  • Defence

In a bright spot for the ongoing reforms at Defence, the Defence Science and Technology Group (formerly DSTO) has won an award for its success…

Embracing citizen engagement: Han Gerrits
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Embracing citizen engagement: Han Gerrits

Thursday August 6, 2015

By The Mandarin

  • Engagement

It is one of the paradoxes of modern political life. At a time where we are more connected than ever before, western style democracies around…

More trains or lower fares? Citizens decide in 'poor' engagement

More trains or lower fares? Citizens decide in 'poor' engagement

Monday September 1, 2014

By David Donaldson

  • Engagement

The Queensland government is asking citizens whether they want more transport services or lower fares. But are they going about it the right way? The…

The virtual town hall: making digital engagement work

The virtual town hall: making digital engagement work

Tuesday August 12, 2014

By David Donaldson

  • Engagement

Digital consultations can help reach community members left out by traditional engagement efforts, but governments must make sure they are user-friendly…

Net use guide: ACMA's four tools for 'cybersmart digital citizens'

Net use guide: ACMA's four tools for 'cybersmart digital citizens'

Monday July 28, 2014

By The Mandarin

  • Communications & Technology

What does it mean to be a good "digital citizen"? How do you stay safe online and stand up to the cyber bullies? ACMA has…

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