Public consultations and Parliamentary inquiries have always been a part of good government. Through online initiatives the Gillard Government is opening these consultations to more people, making it easier for your voice to be heard. We will do our best to make sure information about current government blogs, consultations and inquiries are listed here. Check back regularly to see what is happening in your Government.
For a full list of Government Inquiries in the House of Representatives click here and for a full list in the Senate click here.
Australian Government Blogs
Australian War Memorial Blog
Written by staff at the Memorial, topics will cover exhibitions being worked on and what's happening with particular items in the collections. Also stories about people, places, events and objects, and reports from battlefield tours.
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AGIMO Blog
The AGIMO blog provides a forum for discussion on issues surrounding government use of ICT, and continues the conversation that was started by the Gov 2.0 Taskforce.
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Australian Law Reform Commission Family Violence Inquiry Blog
This blog has been set up to enable public discussion and debate of the questions and proposals contained in the Family Violence Consultation Document. The invitation to join this discussion is open to all.
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Australian Youth Forum
It is about engaging young people and the youth sector in ongoing public debate and getting their input to policy and decision making on issues that affect young people’s lives now and in the future.
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National Portrait Gallery, Education Blog
A communication tool for teachers, educators and students to discuss topics related to identity, education, art and of course all things portrait-related.
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Standard Business Reporting blog
The Standard Business Reporting (SBR) blog provides a forum for businesses, reporting professionals, software developers and other members of the public to discuss SBR online.
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YourHealth
The YourHealth blog is an opportunity for you to contribute to Australia’s most important health conversation.
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Australian Curriculum Consultation Portal
The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has released the draft K–10 Australian Curriculum in English, mathematics, science and history for online viewing and consultation.
For K-10, the consultation closes 30 May 2010. For senior secondary years, the consultation closes on 30 July 2010.
Click here for more information
Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Legal Profession Reform
On 19 April 2010, draft uniform legal profession legislation developed by the National Legal Profession Reform Taskforce was presented to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) with the support of the Attorney-General, the Hon Robert McClelland MP.
Submissions close on the 13th of August 2010. Click here for more information
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Legal Performance Benchmarking of Australian Business Regulation
The Australian Government has requested that the Productivity Commission undertake a benchmarking study into Planning, Zoning and Development Assessments. This study is the third year in a series of reviews benchmarking Australian business regulatory burdens.
Initial submissions are due on the 16th of July, 2010. Click here for more information
Disability Care and Support Public Inquiry
The Australian Government has asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a public inquiry into a long-term disability care and support scheme.
Submissions close on the 16th of August. Click here for more information
Inquiry into Gene Patents
The impact of the granting of patents in Australia over human and microbial genes and non-coding sequences, proteins, and their derivatives, including those materials in an isolated form.
The Senate has extended the reporting time for the Gene Patents Inquiry until 2 September 2010. Click here for more information
NAPLAN testing
An inquiry into the the administration and reporting of NAPLAN testing.
Submissions should be received by 25 June 2010. The reporting date is 13 August 2010.
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Planning options for People Ageing with a Disability
Access to planning options and services for people with a disability to ensure their continued quality of life.
Submissions should be received by 28 May 2010. The reporting date is 2 September 2010.
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Impact of violence on young Australians
The Hon Kate Ellis MP, asked the Committee to inquire into and report on the impact of violence on young Australians.
Submissions should be received by 23 October 2010.
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