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. It was established on 8 April 2004, taking over some of the functions of the former

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(NOIE). Functions of the former NOIE relating to the promotion and coordination of the use of new

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and

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technology to deliver Government policies, information, programs and services were placed with AGIMO. On 22 October 2004, the then

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, announced that the Australian Government Information Management Office would be incorporated in the then Department of Finance and Administration. After the 2007 federal election, the name of the department was changed to the Department of Finance and Deregulation. On 22 October 2004, functions of the former NOIE relating to broader policy, research and programs were transferred to the

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in the then Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Following the change of government at the 2007 general election, that agency was renamed th
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
AGIMO fosters the efficient and effective use of information and communication technologies (ICT) by Australian Government departments and agencies. It provides strategic advice, activities and representation relating to the application of ICT to government administration, information and services. AGIMO administers the Australian Government's principal online gateway
australia.gov.au
as well as the pan-government online collaboration service Govdex. On 11 April 2008, the Minister for Finance and Deregulation
Lindsay Tanner
announced tha

had accepted his invitation to lead an independent review of the Australian Government's management of information and communication technology (ICT). The review was to identify ways in which the Australian Government can strengthen the whole-of-government management of ICT and maximise the benefits from ICT to drive greater efficiency and better services. The review was also to examine the way in which Australian Government agencies manage ICT investments, including maintenance, inter-agency links, development and staffing. Sir Peter Gershon was supported by the Department of Finance and Deregulation and submitted his report to the Minister on 28 August 2008, with recommendations on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of ICT within Government. The review was part of the broader ongoing reform agenda to improve the efficiency of government spending and deliver better value for money, which was a component of the election platform of the Australian Labor Party, which won the 2007 general election. The recommendations of th
Gershon Review
have been accepted in full by the

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and are now being implemented. On 17 December 2012 A New Direction for AGIMO was blogged, announcing the creation of a new Australian Government Chief Technology Officer role to complement the role of the Australian Government Chief Information Officer (CIO). Mr John Sheridan was appointed to the CTO position and Mr Glenn Archer was appointed to the CIO role. These changes took place on 4 February 2013. AGIMO was effectively split into two functions, the CIO and a new CTO role. In brief, the CIO looks after whole of government ICT policy while the CTO looks after whole of government ICT services and procurement. The CIO continues to lead AGIMO, while the CTO is in charge of the newly created Technology and Procurement Division. Both functions are still within the Department of Finance.

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Australian Government Information Management Office

Office for the Information Economy

Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

Department of Finance and Deregulation

The Online Gateway to the Australian Government

GovShare: Collaboration and re-use of ICT resources across the APS
{{Authority control Defunct Commonwealth Government agencies of Australia

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