Open Government Partnership Australia

Australia’s second National Action Plan for 2018-20 comprises eight focussed commitments to help enhance transparency, accountability and public engagement. This website contains information on Australia’s commitment to open government and engagement with the Open Government Partnership, including Australia’s two National Action Plans.

Open Government Forum

Membership of Australia's next Open Government Forum now finalised

After an extensive selection process, the membership of Australia's next Open Government Forum has now been finalised. Learn more about the composition of the new Forum as well as the Forum's updated Terms of Reference.

Thank you to all those who showed interest and nominated for the Forum. Congratulations and good luck to all our successful candidates in this next, exciting stage of the Forum and the Open Government Partnership.

Nominations for Australia’s next Open Government Forum now open

Nominations are now being sought from individuals to fill civil society positions on Australia’s next Open Government Forum (OGF), for the period 2018-20. Nominations will remain open until Friday 12 October 2018.

We are seeking nominations from members of the public who have an interest in open government, transparency, public engagement, open data, innovation and anti-corruption to fill positions on Australia’s OGF.

As an OGF member, you will work collectively with other civil society and government Forum members to:

Outcomes from the Open Government Forum Meeting of 12 July 2018

The Open Government Forum met on Thursday, 12 July 2018 in Canberra. The meeting focussed on considering the results of the second phase of public consultations and making final recommendations to government for Australia's next Open Government National Action Plan.

Minutes of the meeting are available below.

Open Government Forum Meeting - 12 July 2018

The Open Government Forum will meet Thursday, 12 July 2018 in Canberra to consider the results of the second phase of public consultations and finalise recommendations to government for Australia's next Open Government National Action Plan.

An agenda and papers for the meeting are available below. Minutes will be published after the meeting.

Outcomes from the Open Government Forum Meeting of 14 June 2018

The Open Government Forum met on Thursday 14 June 2018 in Canberra. The meeting focussed on further considering, developing and refining the draft commitments for Australia's second Open Government National Action Plan.

Minutes of the meeting are available below.

Open Government Forum Meeting - 14 June 2018

The Open Government Forum will meet next Thursday, 14 June 2018 in Sydney to discuss a number of matters, including refining the draft commitments for Australia's next Open Government National Action Plan.

An agenda and papers for the meeting are available below. Minutes will be published after the meeting.

Open Government Forum workshop - 18 May 2018

The Open Government Forum held a workshop on 18 May 2018 in Canberra to further develop and refine commitments for Australia's next Open Government National Action Plan.

The agenda, paper and minutes from the workshop are available below.

New report on combatting corruption in mining approvals

Transparency International’s report, Combatting corruption in mining approvals: assessing the risks in 18 resource-rich countries, is the first of its kind to examine government decision-making about whether, where and under what conditions to allow exploration and mining.

Outcomes from the Open Government Forum Meeting of 12 April 2018

The Open Government Forum met on Thursday 12 April 2018 in Melbourne. The meeting focussed on synthesising and prioritising the results of the online and face-to-face consultations on prospective themes and commitments for Australia's second Open Government National Action Plan.

Minutes of the meeting are available below.

Open Government Forum Meeting - 12 April 2018

The Open Government Forum will meet next Thursday 12 April 2018 in Melbourne to discuss a number of matters, including prospective priority themes and commitments for Australia's next Open Government National Action Plan.

An agenda and papers for the meeting are available below. Minutes will be published after the meeting.

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Membership of Australia's next Open Government Forum now finalised

Nominations for Australia’s next Open Government Forum now open

Outcomes from the Open Government Forum Meeting of 12 July 2018

Open Government Forum Meeting - 12 July 2018

Outcomes from the Open Government Forum Meeting of 14 June 2018

Open Government Forum Meeting - 14 June 2018

Open Government Forum workshop - 18 May 2018

New report on combatting corruption in mining approvals

Outcomes from the Open Government Forum Meeting of 12 April 2018

Open Government Forum Meeting - 12 April 2018

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