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The Australian Government has "seriously misled" a Senate inquiry into the Access Card Bill, says legal expert Graham Greenleaf in a devastating critique of the proposed regulatory framework.

"I think the Government should be required to withdraw its submission and correct the document," Professor Greenleaf has told the inquiry. "It should be required to explain to the committee why it has provided such misleading information about the Bill."

Read more: Australia: Govt 'misled' card inquiry

Blogs and podcasts are set to become part of Australia's e-government agenda as the federal government pushes to make itself more accessible.

"In the past 12 to 18 months we have seen an increase in the number of people that deal only with government online," Special Minister of State Gary Nairn said

Read more: Australia: Nairn outlines push for online accessibility

More users embracing e-government

Implementing a successful e-government strategy is like battling the Chimera, a three-headed mythological beast, according to the former deputy CIO for the Victorian government, Dr Steve Hodgkinson.

Claiming public sector CIOs face contradictory tensions, Hodgkinson said CIOs can't be expected to play the role of the lone warrior Bellerophon, who according to ancient myth, defeated the Chimera.

Read more: Australia: Government CIOs are battling a three headed beast

A major review into state government use of information communication technology will save Queensland taxpayers at least $135 million a year, Information and Communications Technology Minister Robert Schwarten says.

State Cabinet has accepted the recommendations of the Service Delivery and Performance Commission’s report on its Review of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Governance in the Queensland Government.

Read more: Australia: Queensland: State govt's review of ICT to deliver major benefits to local companies

Special Minister of State Gary Nairn today backed cutting-edge initiatives from Australian companies involved in the geospatial arena.

Touring the Geomatic Technologies event in Melbourne today, Naim said geospatial technologies are delivering a connected government to all Australians.

Read more: Australia: Federal government backs geospatial technology

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