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…
Promoted 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…
Promoted 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? 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 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 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…
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…
Promoted 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 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 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' 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…