Tag: government

Balancing transparency and sensitivity in video production

Communication is often a real balancing act—there’s no exception, even in the area of government communication. There are always conflicting forces that point us in...

Albanese Government focused on strengthening digital literacy and combatting scams

The Albanese Labor Government launched the Be Connected program to support seniors in Australia in the realm of digital media, thereby ensuring that they can...

Social Media in Government Communications: Strategies, Case Studies, and Tools

Social media has become an invaluable tool for government communications, offering a direct and real-time connection with citizens. This article delves into effective strategies, case...

3 major challenges in modern government transparency (and 3 opportunities the digital age brings)

In the digital age, government transparency faces both challenges and opportunities that stem from the widespread adoption of technology. On one hand, digital platforms and...

Government communications as a community building tool with Investment NSW’s Vanessa Grimm

Government social media should be a dynamic platform for meaningful interaction, not just a broadcasting tool. Vanessa Grimm is the Executive Director of Strategic Communications...

New cybersecurity policy makes CISOs mandatory in Australian gov’t agencies

All government agencies must now appoint a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee cyber security efforts, says the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The<span...

Tech professionals urge Labor to work on rebooting digital economy

Australia’s peak body for innovation technology has called for a Digital Economy Minister to be appointed within the Labor cabinet as urgently as possible to...

Regional summit tackles “new compact” between tech and government

A regional summit of leaders has initiated a conversation about emerging and critical technologies as governments grapple with what companies and communities are already doing....

Australian Government successfully blocks scam texts

The Australian Government has successfully blocked scam texts masquerading as legitimate government sender IDs through several initiatives. “I am very pleased that so many scam...

Australia’s cyber spies to receive better cyber security powers

Australia’s cyber spies will soon be able to further protect critical infrastructure as the Australian Government moves to introduce new legislation that will give them...

Social media professionals strategise on improving online presence

On 16-18 June 2021, social media professionals from different government organisations gathered for the Social Media for Gov Summit at the Mercure Canberra to learn...