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Last updated: 1 November 2006
Guidelines and tools
2006 e-Government Strategy
It has been three years since the Australian Government released its 2002 e‑government strategy, Better Services, Better Government. In those years, much has been done to achieve the vision outlined in that document, and there is no doubt that Australians now have ‘better services’ and ‘better government’. The 2005-06 e-government strategy, Responsive Government: A New Service Agenda, will build on the momentum and achievements of the past three years, taking into account lessons learnt, to deliver an even more coordinated and citizen-driven focus to the government’s e-government initiatives. It is about strategically applying ICT to improve and reform underlying government processes.
Australian Government Technical Interoperability Framework
This latest version of the Australian Government Technical Interoperability Framework (the Framework) was developed by the Interoperability Framework Working Group (IFWG), a reference group of senior technical architects nominated by the Chief Information Officers' Committee (CIOC) and supported by AGIMO. The new version responds to developments in the ICT industry supporting business and government interconnectivity.
Australian Government Web Guide
The Australian Government Web Guide brings together Australian Government resources for website management.
Cross Agency Services Architecture Principles
The Cross-Agency Services Architecture Principles have been developed as an aid for agencies in the architecture development and design of cross-agency services. These prinicples form part of the platform of the Australian Government Architecture (AGA).
FedInfo
FedInfo is a short cut to Australian Government information online. It is a portal web site tailor-made for public servants — streamlining access to existing and relevant information from many official sources.
FedLink
FedLink is a fully-meshed Virtual Private Network (VPN) which allows Commonwealth departments and agencies to transmit and receive information securely to PROTECTED level using the Internet.
Government Finances
The Department of Finance and Administration provides advice for public servants on the Australian Government Budget, on financial initiatives and reviews, and financial management.
Guidelines for Establishing and Facilitating Communities of Practice
These guidelines provide tips on establishing and facilitating communities of practice.
ICT Business Case Guidance
Rigorous business case planning ensures that ICT investment across government is well planned and managed. Robust business cases reduce the risk of time and cost overruns and of projects not achieving anticipated benefits. Better business cases strengthen the quality of strategic alignment, project planning, financial estimates, and cost benefit and options analysis.
The ICT Business Case Guide and Tools helps agencies to develop business cases with comprehensive cost benefit analysis and more detailed project planning. Agencies trialing the ICT Business Case Guide and Tools over the past year report that benefits include the development of a common language around investment and business planning.
National Service Improvement Framework (NSIF)
The National Service Improvement Framework (NSIF) aims to facilitate projects requiring collaboration within and between government at all levels. The NSIF website provides a knowledge base that will assist Local, State/Territory and Australian government departments and agencies in the effective implementation of cross-jurisdictional projects.
PM&C Cabinet Implementation Unit
Located within the Cabinet Division of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet [PM&C], the Cabinet Implementation Unit has been established to take on a significant challenge: how to encourage earlier and more effective planning for implementation of public policy decisions delivered through government programmes and services.
Secretaries' Group on Indigenous Affairs - Bulletin: Shared Responsibility Agreements
This first bulletin from the Secretaries' Group on Indigenous Affairs sets out the government's expectations about Shared Responsibility Agreements (SRAs). SRAs are critical to making a difference on the ground and therefore a significant priority for the government in working for better outcomes for Indigenous Australians.
Source IT
This is a site for Australian Government agencies that are dealing with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sourcing issues.
The Australian Government e-Authentications Framework (AGAF)
The Australian Government e-Authentication Framework (AGAF) has been developed in consultation with the business community and government agencies. The AGAF provides a consistent, whole of government approach to authentication of businesses who conduct electronic transactions with government bodies. It aims to enhance trust in government online transactions and matches the risk level of the transaction to an appropriate e-authentication mechanism.
Working Together Guide
Working together is designed to provide practical guidance on ways to achieve the best results from our collective endeavours.
