ICT Reform Program
The ICT Reform Program is implementing the Government's directions regarding the recommendations of the Review of the Australian Government's use of Information and Communication Technology by Sir Peter Gershon.
Implementation
Implementation projects and progress on the recommendations
Independent Review of the ICT Reform Program
In March 2010, Minister Tanner appointed Dr Ian Reinecke to undertake an independent review of the ICT Reform Program. The review is a requirement of the government’s decision to implement Sir Peter’s recommendations.
The Terms of Reference state that the review will advise government on the effectiveness of the implementation of the seven major recommendations of Sir Peter’s Review, and any corrective action. It will also examine and make recommendations on the future role of the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) as a result of the ICT Reform Program.
The Special Minister of State released the report of Dr Reinecke’s review on 18 November 2010.
Report
Independent Review of Implementation of the ICT Reform Program by Dr Ian Reinecke
Review of the Australian Government's Use of Information and Communication Technology
Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Lindsay Tanner, engaged Sir Peter Gershon to lead an independent Review of the Australian Government's use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
The review was undertaken to identify ways in which the Australian Government could strengthen the whole-of-government management of ICT and maximise the benefits from ICT to drive greater efficiency and deliver better services. The review also examined the way in which agencies manage their ICT investments, including maintenance, development and staffing.
Sir Peter provided Minister Tanner with his report on the 28th of August 2008. In November 2008 the Government endorsed the recommendations of the Review in full and initiated the ICT Reform Program.
Report
Review of the Australian Government's use of Information and Communication Technology by Sir Peter Gershon.
Recommendations
The report includes 7 major recommendations, split into a number of sub-recommendations.
List of recommendations
Media Releases
- 18 November 2010
Independent Review of ICT Reform Program Released [
] - 22 March 2010
Government releases Data Centre Strategy [] - 6 November 2009
Savings on Government ICT Total $1 Billion [] - 30 January 2009
Industry Engaged on ICT Reforms [] - 24 November 2008
Government to implement Gershon ICT Review recommendations in full [] - 11 April 2008
UK Efficiency Expert to Lead Review of Australian Government's Use of Information and Communication Technology / Background information on Sir Peter Gershon CBE FREng []
Industry Briefings
In January and February 2009, Ann Steward, Australian Government Chief Information Officer and AGIMO General Manager, and John Sheridan, AGIMO Division Manager, presented a brief to industry on the implementation of the ICT Reform Program.
ICT Reform Program Industry briefing [
42 KB] by Ann Steward, Australian Government Chief Information Officer, AGIMO
ICT Reform Program Industry briefing [ 94 KB] by John Sheridan, AGIMO Division Manager
Contact for information on this page: AGIMO Program Management Unit