Posts By Ross Jenkinson

Interview with Paula Bray, Manager, Visual & Digitisation Services, Powerhouse Museum

Interview with Paula Bray, Manager, Visual & Digitisation Services, Powerhouse Museum In this interview CeBIT Australia asked Paula about her role and responsibilities, implementing Web 2.0 tools, biggest lessons learnt, examples of online community engagement, “effective” use of social media, the challenges to open government and what the future holds for the Powerhouse Museum. ReadRead… Read more »

Thomler: Strong Progress Made, but Governance Frameworks and Organisational Culture Still Inhibiting Gov 2.0

An evolution of the culture within the public sector towards supporting Gov 2.0 has made steady ground since the declaration of open government in July, explains Gov 2.0 advocate, Craig Thomler. But governance frameworks and organisational culture are proving to be the biggest inhibitors to transformation, he believes. Thomler, Online Communications Director at the DepartmentRead… Read more »

Lundy & Thomler: World eDemocracy Awards to Boost Australia’s Global Reputation & Credibility in Gov 2.0

Senator Kate Lundy and Craig Thomler have both commented that their respective win and nomination at the World eDemocracy Awards will boost Australia’s reputation and “provide global credibility and interest in Australia” for Gov 2.0 approaches. Commenting on her win to awards organisers, Lundy said it recognised Australia’s progress in Gov 2.0 and would improveRead… Read more »

Podcast with Belinda Hayes, Web Communications Manager, Department of Sustainability & Environment (Vic)

I recently recorded a Podcast with Belinda Hayes, Web Communications Manager, Department of Sustainability & Environment (Vic). In the interview, I asked Belinda about: Her role and responsibilities at DSE When the department started adopting web 2.0 and social media tools, and the stages involved in getting to where they are now What was involvedRead… Read more »

Q&A with Mia Garlick, Assistant Secretary for the Digital Economy Branch, Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy

CeBIT Australia recently spoke with Mia Garlick, Assistant Secretary for the Digital Economy Branch, Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy. Mia was also a member of the Gov 2.0 Taskforce. We asked Mia: Please briefly describe your role and responsibilities in the organisation. Having participated in the Gov 2.0 Taskforce process, and seenRead… Read more »