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Australia to complete govt ICT review

By Amelia Kwok | 25 August 2008

UK-based government productivity expert set to unveil IT spending recommendations.

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Sir Peter Gershon is back in Australia for the month of August to complete the independent review into the Australian Government’s use and management of ICT.

This week Gershon is continuing to hold bilateral discussions with industry and Australian Government agencies prior to finalising his recommendations.

Lindsay Tanner said: “The Government has asked Sir Peter to develop a new model for spending and operating ICT systems in the Australian Government that strikes a balance between whole-of-government coordination and individual agency autonomy and flexibility.”

“Sir Peter and the Review Secretariat are in close consultation with government agencies and industry in establishing a holistic view of the current state of play in the Australian Government ICT sector.”

“Sir Peter is considering a vast array of data, views and experiences in line with his evidence-based approach to the Review. We look forward to hearing his views on the Australian Government’s use and management of ICT, and to his recommendations on how to improve efficiency and effectiveness in this critical area of government.”

Gershon will report to the Government on the findings and recommendations of the review at the end of the month.