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 and management 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 recommendations of the Review in full and initiated the ICT Reform Program.
The Government extended the timeframe for the reduction of ICT contractors within the APS from two years to three to allow for the bulk of the reductions to occur after the development of a strategic ICT workforce plan and whole-of-government ICT career pathway.
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Review of the Australian Government's Use of Information and Communication Technology by Sir Peter Gershon.
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Contact for information on this page: ICTReview@finance.gov.au