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Australian Government proposes Citizens' blog

We've seen how the Malaysian government has disgraced and vilified bloggers in so many ways. Now, the Australian government is doing the exact opposite. Maybe our government should take heed and emulate how the Australian government is embracing blogging.

Government keen to start 'citizens' blog'
BLOGGING is now being embraced by the Australian Government as a way of seeking the views of the public. It has released a discussion paper to canvass comment on setting up a "citizens' blog".
~The Age, Sept 25th 2007
I wonder what Zam would say now? I don't think the Aussie government is goblok. Contrary to what happens here, their govt want to hear the people's opinions.
The blog would enable people to take part in consultations, posting views in relation to various items of text or video provided by the Government. The discussion paper, released by Special Minister of State Gary Nairn, asks people to say how they would like to use an online consultation website and what features they would want to have included in it. Feedback will go into a public report.
Now that is what I call a government FOR the people.

Zona Marie's thoughts at Sep 25, 07 05:06 PM



Comments

hey, agreed 100% :)

Shireen | September 25, 2007 5:29 PM

I don't think our government even go near blogs. Simple reason is they are too worried about the political bloggers going wild.

Danny Foo | September 26, 2007 11:32 PM

Leave a braincell

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