The Department of Finance is developing a combined Data and Digital Government Strategy in recognition of Australians’ growing expectations of simple, secure and connected digital Government services.
The Department’s Strategy will act as a blueprint for the Government’s use of data and digital technologies through to 2030.
Minister for Finance, Senator Katy Gallagher, said that people using digital Government services wanted the experience to be simple and seamless.
“The Government must embrace digital technologies to ensure that all Australians can access and engage with trusted and secure Government services online,” Senator Gallagher said.
She invited industry and business, academia and individuals, to share their thoughts on the draft Data and Digital Government Strategy.
“We also want their thoughts on their expectations of Government digital services, how we can best use data and digital technologies to deliver better outcomes and how to make sure digital services are more accessible and inclusive,” Senator Gallagher said.
“A series of consultation sessions will also be held in capital cities and regional areas and feedback from these and other sources will inform the final Strategy and its implementation plan, which will be released at the end of 2023.”
The Government is seeking community and industry views on the draft Strategy, which was released as part of the 2023-24 Budget.
Consultation is open until 25 July with further information available at this PS News link.
