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March 6, 2024
government social media
Published by Comms Room Staff at March 6, 2024
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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 studies, […]
Comms Room StaffComms Room Staff March 6, 2024
February 27, 2024
government transparency
Published by Paulo Rizal at February 27, 2024
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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 tools […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal February 27, 2024
February 15, 2024
Investment NSW's Vanessa Grimm on government communications
Published by Paulo Rizal at February 15, 2024
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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 and […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal February 15, 2024
September 26, 2023
New policy to help with cybersecurity
Published by Comms Room Staff at September 26, 2023
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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 […]
Comms Room StaffComms Room Staff September 26, 2023
May 23, 2022
Tech professionals urge Labor to work on rebooting digital economy
Published by Eliza Sayon at May 23, 2022
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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 fix […]
Eliza SayonEliza Sayon May 23, 2022
November 22, 2021
Regional summit tackles new compact between tech and government
Published by Eliza Sayon at November 22, 2021
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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.  The […]
Eliza SayonEliza Sayon November 22, 2021
October 27, 2021
Australian Government successfully blocks scam texts
Published by Eliza Sayon at October 27, 2021
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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 texts […]
Eliza SayonEliza Sayon October 27, 2021
October 20, 2021
Australia's cyber spies to receive better cyber security powers
Published by Eliza Sayon at October 20, 2021
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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 better powers.  This Wednesday, the […]
Eliza SayonEliza Sayon October 20, 2021
June 23, 2021
Social Media for Gov Summit
Published by Eliza Sayon at June 23, 2021
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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 how […]
Eliza SayonEliza Sayon June 23, 2021