Independent Review of Government Advertising Arrangements
Dr Allan Hawke, a public servant of more than 30 years, including appointments as Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs, the Department of Transport and Regional Services and the Department of Defence, was appointed to conduct an Independent Review of Government Advertising Arrangements (Hawke Report) in early 2010. His report and the Government response were released on 31 March 2010.
- Independent Review of Government Advertising Arrangements [
1.11 MB] - Independent Review of Government Advertising Arrangements [
5.15 MB]
Following consideration of the Hawke Report, the Government has implemented the key recommendations.
- Summary of Hawke Report recommendations and Government response [ 35.8 KB]
- Summary of Hawke Report recommendations and Government response [ 386 KB]
- Auditor-General's Response to the Review [ 85 KB]
- Letter to the Auditor-General from the Secretary, Department of Finance and Deregulation [ 85 KB]
From 31 March 2010, revised Guidelines on Information and Advertising Campaigns will apply to all Australian Government departments and agencies subject to the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997:
- Guidelines on Information and Advertising Campaigns by Australian Government Departments and Agencies (March 2010); [ 271 KB]
- Guidelines on Information and Advertising Campaigns by Australian Government Departments and Agencies (March 2010); [ 103 KB]
The flowchart below sets out the processes for campaign development and independent review:
- Overview of Campaign Approval and Review Process [ 28 KB]
- Overview of Campaign Approval and Review Process [ 386 KB]
Contacts for Further Information
Department of Finance and Deregulation
Communications Advice Branch
Phone: 02 6215 2677
website: finance.gov.au
email: governmentadvertising@finance.gov.au
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