– 2017 Commitment Portfolio Delivery of milestones Provide a brief over view of milestones that have been delivered or are currently being progressed. Next steps Provide a brief overview of the next milestones to be delivered. Overall status Fully implemented On track Delayed or issues affecting delivery Risk of delivery failure 1.1 Improve whistle-blower protections in the tax and corporate sectors Treasury A parliamentary inquiry into whistleblower protections in the corporate, public and sectors was established in November 2016 (milestone 1). A consultation paper was released in December 2016. It covered both tax whistleblowing protections and options to strengthen and harmonise corporate whistleblower protections with those in the public sector. Consultation closed on 10 February 2017 (milestone 2). The parliamentary inquiry is holding public hearings. It is due to report by 30 June 2017. Treasury is considering the submissions to the public consultation to inform recommendations to Government on new tax whistleblowing protections and options to strengthen and harmonise corporate whistleblower protections with those in the public sector. On track 1.2 Beneficial ownership transparency Treasury A consultation paper was released in February seeking views on the details, scope and implementation of a beneficial ownership register for companies. The consultation paper also considered the use of nominee shareholdings to conceal beneficial ownership. Consultation closed on 13 March 2017 (milestone 1). Treasury is considering the submissions to the public consultation to inform recommendations to Government on the details, scope and implementation of a beneficial ownership register for companies. On track 1.3 Extractive industries transparency Industry Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) overseeing implementation was established on 23 November 2016. MSG is developing the detailed work plan that will underpin Australia’s EITI candidacy application. MSG to endorse final work plan and Australia’s application to the International EITI Board for Candidate Country status, expected by mid-2017. On track
1.4 Combating corporate crime AGD Foreign bribery and DPAs (milestones 1 and 2) Public consultations on foreign bribery and DPA proposed reforms closed on 1 May 2017. AML/CTF Act review (milestone 3) Phase 1 is progressing priority legislative and non-legislative reforms for completion in 2017. Public consultation via written submission on the content of the proposed legislative reforms and a series of roundtable and industry specific meetings have concluded; feedback received is now being carefully considered. Work is also well progressed on a cost-benefit analysis of models for ‘Tranche Two’ entities (lawyers, conveyancers, accountants, real estate agents, trust and company service providers and high-value dealers). ASIC enforcement review (milestone 4) The review will be consulting on a number of issues, including penalties for corporate fraud, prior to the delivery of a final report to Government. Foreign bribery and DPAs (milestones 1 and 2) Consider submissions made on consultation papers and views expressed at Government Business Anti-Corruption Roundtable (the subject of commitment 4.2) and the recent multi-stakeholder consultation forum. AML/CTF Act review (milestone 3) Priority legislative reforms introduced in second half of 2017. Publish cost-benefit analysis for Tranche Two entities by June 2017. ASIC enforcement review (milestone 4) Provide a final report to Government by the end of September, 2017. On track 2.1 Release datasets and enable data-driven innovation PM&C Roundtable discussions with the research, private and non-profit sector have been held. An online survey is available through and regular blog posts are published to the data.gov.au website. The last Government Open Data Community Forum meeting was held on 22 March 2017. The next will be held on 30 June 2017. We are reviewing the input obtained through the roundtable discussions and are exploring how to best progress the development of the High-Value Dataset Framework. On track
oversight of all major ICT projects, including the costs, progress, benefits, and potential risks. The DTA continues to work with agencies to implement its Digital Service Standard which sets out clear guidelines and world best practice for delivering a digital service. The DTA will release a training program to assist agencies to implement the Standard. 3.1 Information management and access laws for the 21st century AGD Discovery and User research AGD has consulted with three end users including a curator from the War Memorial in NSW, six civil society bodies (Australian Press Council, Australian Privacy Foundation, Council on the Ageing Australia, Law Society of NSW, NSW Information Commissioner and OpenAustralia Foundation) and 21 government stakeholders. Discovery and User research Continuing consultation with academics, archivists, civil society groups, end users, journalists and researchers to better understand their needs and engagement with government access systems. Immersion day at the National Archives of Australia. Consultation with the Australian Intelligence Community (including ASIO, DIO, ONA and ASIS). Consultation with APS records management/ICT areas. Consultation on options for reform Not yet commenced. Delayed - Milestones 1 and 2 extended to ensure effective consultation through usercentred design approach. Overall timeframes remain achievable. 3.2 Understand the use of freedom of information NSW IPC / OAIC In January 2017, Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen established a working group to develop metrics on information access rights, aligned with the Open Government Index. Milestone 1 Dec 2016 – delayed by NAP commencement: Consultation with the NAP Secretariat underway to determine appropriate arrangements for publishing the metrics. Milestones 2 and 3 – on track: The agreed metrics are being piloted and data collection is being On track