Chapter 12: Agency achievements and the way forward

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A list of the abbreviations used in this report is available in the Glossary

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Agencies have made major investments in various technologies and methodologies that provide considerable benefits to business, government and the community.

ABS progressed preparations for the 2006 Census and for the first time provided the facility of eCensus which gave people the opportunity to complete their Census form over the internet. Free access to the entire content of the ABS website and the expansion of access and improvements to the National Statistical Service (NSS) including the development of the National Data Network, provide researchers with valuable tools and statistical research facilities to assist with research and informed decision-making.

The M2006 Commonwealth Games Taskforce, set up within DCITA, played a major cross-government role in assisting the Minister for the Arts and Sport to coordinate Australian Government involvement in the Melbourne Commonwealth Games this year. The achievements included generating business benefits by promoting Australian businesses as world-class trade and investment partners, showcasing Australia as a premium major event and holiday destination, and strengthening relationships within the Commonwealth.

Finance’s Gateway Unit has been set up to coordinate the implementation of Gateway (a project assurance methodology that involves short, intensive reviews at critical stages of a project). The Unit will provide guidance and support to review teams and agencies through Gateway reviews to improve the delivery of major projects on time and within budget.

DITR received the 2006 United Nations Public Service Award for its business.gov.au web presence and is developing the VANguard brokerage service which aims to provide federal, state and local government agencies with an accredited, dedicated and consistent infrastructure to enable them to streamline communications links and meet online audit, evidence and archive requirements. The VANguard service will be developed over the next 2–3 years.

In the first national private hospital tender, DVA achieved major cost containment, a reduced future prior approval workload, and introduced an innovative pay for performance model.

Management Advisory Committee agencies’ key achievements, 2005–06

A culture of enterprise and innovation: read more about key achievements during 2005-06

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