The Government of New South Wales is not able to provide assurance that it is safeguarding its holdings of sensitive personal information because its policy has not been properly implemented, concludes this audit. The public sector legitimately gathers and uses personal information about citizens, and shares it within and outside government. But personal information can...

e-Consultation is emerging as a valuable tool for councils to engage with their community. This guide is intended as a practical tool to help councils set up their own e-consultation strategies. Consultation is a dialogue amongst community and council. e-Consultation can enhance traditional face-to-face or paper-based consultation tools. This guide looks specifically at the use...

Ray Jordan provides background on the 1980s proposal by the Labor government to introduce a national identity card (the Australia Card), its subsequent defeat, and on current initiatives by the Coalition government to consider an ID card in an effort to deter crime and terrorist activity. Links are provided to some key documents and internet...

Anna Johnston outlines the arguments against a national identity card for Australians.