Jan writes, >> When a young Aussie *Attorney General* feels we need more public opinion >> for proper law making, and good governance, then by golly I guess we do! > > I think the medium varies.. However, if online is the choice, there > must be another element: awareness of its existence. How does that > happen? .. How else do those in govt and public service who want to > involved the public get their attention? .. I think crossover media > connections are the key IF there's sites as the means for capturing > this interaction. People need to be invited to participate. Call me > cynical (because I am) that until there is a major disruption in the > type of politics in this country .. most people prefer to sit on the > sidelines hoping they'll implode.
Agree completely, Jan. But, I would say, social media can galvanize any culture that's ignored, for example China and the Middle East. But what would it take for Aussie politicians to respond to we, the public, with democratic and effective use of social mediums? Any legislation that is widely discussed with the public, will be widely 'owned' by the public. However even supposed, "Public Service Social Media Expert Conferences" almost completely ignore us, the public, (strange but true) in terms of Government 'Best Practice' with social media. For eg have a look at this Conference "Showcase". Notice anyone missing? "The Australian Government Social Media Best Practice Toolkit 2014" Conference, 9 April 2014 to 10 April 2014 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory <http://www.arkgroupaustralia.com.au/Events-E095AGSM2014.htm> An essential annual forum for the public sector in Australia for all areas to attend, not only to learn, but gain hands on knowledge to take advantage of new technologies The case studies in this report showcase the different ways in which social media fosters .. * Innovation crowdsourcing ideas from employees; * Internal communications increasing staff engagement with new-style newsletters; * Sharing knowledge using the social intranet to publish product information and marketing materials, interact with users, and share subject matter experts insights through a blog; * Events management building and continuing momentum for strategy meetings; * Project management enabling project managers to connect with project team members, facilitating discussions, and sharing updates, meeting minutes, and project documents; * Sales enablement connecting the sales team to align sales priorities, connecting the global sales team to serve global clients, and gaining real time market and competitor insights; * Operational efficiency reducing support costs and building a dynamic knowledge * Learning and development enabling social learning to allow deeper self-reflection and learning from peers. -- Cheers, Stephen Message sent using MelbPC WebMail Server
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