Ed Husic MP

Getting there ... #digitalID legislation is good ✅ and now terrific to see some funding for trials of #digitalwallets and #verifiablecredentials as part of the Australian Government Digital Identity System (AGDIS). Identity is great but only half the story. We need an end-to-end and secure system. It is pointless to be able to prove who you are digitally if you still have to produce/copy/send paper documents and certificates.

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Not everyday two of the major #auspol polling firms deliver their latest Federal politics analysis within the same MSM media cycle. Some very interesting polling data after one of the more fractuoua periods in Australian & western society for many years. RoyceComm Nine Newspapers & the Resolve Political Monitor paints a stark picture around cost of living biting alongside a sliding Labor primary vote, a firmer Coalition post Voice referenda l bounce still very strong > 1/3 of electorate 3rd party voting cohort. 2PP all square ALP 50 / Coalition 50.The Age Over at The Australian & the long-standing ‘Newspoll’ has similar trend lines but a stronger Labor primary (a 33% instead of a just 30%) & a retained 51/49% 2PP across party outcome. Three weeks out from the all-critical Federal Budget, technically the last of this first-term Govt as an election will be due by May 2025. The dynamics are widespread & increasingly fascinating. #ausbiz #politics #newspoll #elections2024 #labor #liberal #elections2025 #costofliving #inflation #budget2024 #australianpolitics #crime #socialorder

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Some information was released overnight about the LNP Housing Plan, ahead of today's State Budget reply speech. While there are still many details to come, it's encouraging to see some of the proposed measures in scope, including shared equity programs and major infrastructure partnerships with local government to increase housing supply. New and innovative concepts for maximising church-owned land and utiliising vacant bedrooms make for interesting reading. And if the reports are accurate, there is a strong commitment to achieving housing targets leading up to 2046. Q Shelter is looking forward to unpacking all the details and providing useful budget analysis for the sector. This will include areas of convergence with the major parties on housing policy and differences in approaches. https://lnkd.in/g6FcR_Qh Stay tuned. #StateBudget #Housing #Homelessness #HomeMatters #BetterTogether #Queensland

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🎉The 6th Social Media for Gov NZ conference starts today! 🌟 Join us as we delve into discussions on strengthening public sector engagement in the digital era through innovation, trust, and reach. 🚀 Let's spark meaningful conversations and explore new ways to connect with citizens online. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow! #SocialMediaForGov #PublicSectorEngagement #Innovation #Trust #Reach #SM4GovNZ 🌐💬📱

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Take a look at the newest edition of the Public Sector Journal from IPANZ, the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand. This issue covers: - Realising the potential of the first 2000 days: A social investment opportunity. - Embracing accountability: Chief Ombudsman New Zealand, Peter Boshier's reflections on public sector complaints processes. - He Māori Ahau conference: Empowering Māori in public service. - Why ethical AI and governance is just good information management practice, with Stephen Clarke MRIM. - Meaningful performance reporting: How do we get there? John Ryan, Controller and Office of the Auditor-General, New Zealand. - Cracking the code: What drives our behaviours and how to harness them for policy-making, with Abigail Bender. - Digital public infrastructure explained Luke Collier outlines what digital public infrastructure is and why the public sector and all of Aotearoa New Zealand need to get on board with it. - Kiwis under the lens: An inside look at New Zealand’s social media surveillance, with Rachel Levinson-Waldman. - Is New Zealand a world leader in public budgeting? derek gill looks at New Zealand’s Open Budget survey results and highlights the need for continuous improvement. - Zaira Najam reviews the 'Here Now' podcast episode and the recently published book 'Social Developments' written by Tim Garlick. - Learn about the Policy Project, based at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. I have been a member of IPANZ for several years, and recently joined as a member of their Journal Advisory Group because I see real value from this organization. If you have topics you think should be covered in future issues, pass me a message. If you are a public servant, you likely have more access than you know through your employer's membership status. Take a look at some of the resources, training, events and the Journal. Thanks Kay for the connection.

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