corporations to be made public. 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. PM&C advice: On track AOGPN: Except for a modification of the website on 17 May 2017 (yesterday), was no contemporary information on Dept. of Industry, Innovation & Science. Otherwise Industry appears to be orientated to effective co-production via the MSG.
1.4 Combating corporate crime AGD Foreign bribery and deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) (milestones 1 and 2) Public consultations on closed on 1 May 2017. Public consultations on Proposed model for a deferred prosecution agreement scheme in Australia ( 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 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 (Foreign Bribery – 16 submissions; DPAs - 18 submissions) 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. PM&C advice: On AOGPN: Foreign bribery & DPA submissions published; AGD is known to have held forums with business only, business and civil society and it was discussed at a forum with global law enforcement agencies; recent consultation forum not found; consultation or other involvement of civil society in AML/CTF Act review not reported; it is known that Civil society representatives are sitting on the consultative group for this ASIC enforcement review measure and a
2.2 Build and maintain public trust to address concerns about data sharing and release PM&C PM&C has released a . PM&C is working with the OAIC to improve privacy protections within the APS. Australia has adopted the International Open Data Charter, is available on the Charter’s website. In October 2016 the Government introduced the Privacy Amendment (Re-identification Offence) Bill 2016 to make it an offence to deliberately re-identify personal information from open government data. The Bill is awaiting debate in the Senate. PM&C is developing a framework for building trust in the public data agenda. The framework will go beyond what is committed to in the National Action Plan. PM&C advice: On OAIC is severely compromised by insufficient 2017-18 Budget appropriation. No announcement that Australia has adopted the International Open Data Charter has been found, except on blog.data.gov.au. This is very thin information. There is no substantial content towards building. The process outlined is a closed one, just for starters, with 'internal' assessments. This commitment is not in response to society needs. Civil society groups that would be concerned about civil society interests are not known to have been consulted.
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. The met 30-31 March 2017 and agreed the metrics as proposed, with an additional metric on timeliness, as follows: type of applicant application per capita release rates refusal timeliness review rates 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 validated for 2014/15 and, where available, 2015/16 data. This work will progress between May and June 2017. PM&C: On AOGPN: OAIC is severely compromised by insufficient 2017-18 Budget appropriation; OAIC budget actually reduces in forward estimates; Involvement of civil society requires clarification; This commitment is not in response to civil society needs. Civil society groups that would be concerned about civil society interests are not known to have been consulted.
3.3 Improve the discoverability and accessibility of government data and information PM&C, Finance, Archives, Environment 1: Research and Discovery This is ongoing. Workshops held in July 2016 and December 2016 Feedback influenced #2 2: Design Concepts and Prototypes Released 3 March 2017 Collecting Feedback online 3: Live Platform Elements Not yet commenced 4: Further Platform Enhancements Some concepts released 3 March 2017 1: Research and Discovery Further workshops with data to be held in April/May 2017 2: Design Concepts and Prototypes Design Walkthroughs to be held along with sessions for #1 Continuous deployment of Alpha 3: Live Platform Elements Not yet commenced 4: Further Platform Enhancements Further development of concepts Initial target use cases: Data Requests PM&C: On AOGPN: Involvement of civil society requires clarification Seems to be limited to 'data' whereas the commitment is to make data and information more accessible. No publicly available information found GrantConnect went live in February 2017 with Phase 1 functionality (including the central discovery and notification of Commonwealth grant opportunities, and access to grant Guidelines). For GrantConnect, Finance will continue to provide training and implementation planning to on-board entities in the coming months. PM&C: On track AOGPN: Involvement of civil society requires clarification. Finance committed to launching a of a digital corporate and administrative reporting platform by late 2017. The pilot tool development has commenced in line with this timeframe. For digital corporate and administrative reporting, Finance will continue to liaise with relevant stakeholders. Further development work will continue to improve the functionality and data available in the pilot system. PM&C: On track AOGPN: Involvement of civil society requires clarification.
The Government has also established the – the interim executive agency began work on 3 April 2017, then as a statutory authority from 1 July 2017. Core functions will be to audit and report on parliamentarians’ work expenses. This new authority will provide clear and consistent guidance to parliamentarians and will monitor and administer claims for travel expenses and allowances. PM&C: On track AOGPN: Executive Government has imposed matters on the legislature which undermines the separation of powers; these matters should have arisen from deliberation by each House. The Turnbull Government has also abolished the life gold pass which provided free tax-payer funded flights for eligible former MPs. PM&C: On track AOGPN: undermines the separation of powers The Government has also accepted all 36 recommendations of the Independent Review of Parliamentarians expenses co-chaired by John Conde and David Tune, and is working on implementation of those recommendations. PM&C: On track AOGPN: Executive Government has imposed matters on the legislature which undermines the separation of powers; these matters should have arisen from deliberation by each House. 4.2 National Integrity Framework AGD AGD is continuing consultations with affected agencies to develop a Government response to Consultations among affected agencies is ongoing (milestone 1). PM&C: Delayed (milestone 1)
the Parliamentary Joint Committee on ACLEI’s report into ACLEI’s jurisdiction (milestone 1). The first Government Business Anti-Corruption Roundtable was held on 31 March 2017 (milestone 2). Respond to recommendations for reform from Roundtable (milestone 3) including as part of the consultations on proposed DPA and foreign bribery reforms (the subject of commitment 1.4). Review jurisdiction/capabilities of ACLEI and FACC as part of Australia’s second OGP National Action Plan, commencing early 2018 (milestone 4). Completed (milestone 2) On track (milestones 3 & 4) AOGPN: Senate Select Committee on a National Integrity Commission inquiry is also relevant 4.3 Open contracting Finance Finance is currently completing a review of the Australian Government’s compliance with the Open Contracting Data Standard. The review is underway, with estimated completion in line with the timeframes detailed in the National Action Plan, in mid-2017. Once received, Finance will release the report for public comment and work on potential recommendations/ implementation items for consideration by Government. PM&C: On track AOGPN: No sign publicly of any activity. Involvement of civil society requires clarification. 5.1 Delivery of Australia’s Open Government National Action Plan PM&C PM&C is undertaking a 12-week process to consult the community how Australia’s first Multistakeholder Forum will be structured, appointed and run. This included several weeks’ of social media outreach, publication of a the Interim Working Group’s proposal on the Multistakeholder Forum, a Twitter Q&A with the Interim Working Group Co-Chairs, and a public workshop. The Interim Working Group will make settle its recommendation to government on how the Multistakeholder Forum should work at its meeting in May, prior to an open nominations / appointment process and establishment of the Forum by July 2017. PM&C: Delayed – Forum will now be established by July 2017 AOGPN: as PM&C