Australian Government Information Policy
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has recently released an issues paper for comment, with a view to developing an Australian Government Information Policy.
The issues paper references a number of existing documents, including those listed below.
- National Government Information Sharing Strategy
- Queensland Government Information Principles
- OECD Recommendation of the Council for Enhanced Access and More EffectiveUse of Public Sector Information
- New Zealand Policy Framework for Government Held Information
- Cross Portfolio Statistical Integration
- Intellectual Property Principles for Australian Government Agencies
Comments about the issues paper can be made via the OAIC Blog
Draft Principles
- Open access to information – a default position
- Effective information governance
- Robust information asset management frameworks
- Findable information
- Sound decision-making processes
- Transparent complaints processes
- Open and accessible formats online
- Appropriate charging for access
- Clear reuse rights
- Engaging the community
External Links & References
- Issues Paper (Office of the Australian Information Commissioner)
- Comment to OAIC here - Council Innovation