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"Open Government - are we there yet?" Monday 27 August, Melbourne Business School

Staff, students, alumni and friends are cordially invited to join us for a lively debate about Open Government and Freedom of Information.

Miriam Nisbet: "Open Government: are we there yet?"
2.00 to 3.30 pm, followed by afternoon tea
Monday 27 August 2012
Coles Theatre, Melbourne Business School (map)

Please RSVP for this event using the online form (or email Information Futures)

Guest speaker Miriam Nisbet is Director of the Office of Government Information Services, based in Washington DC.

Established in 2007, OGIS is the US Government's Freedom of Information ombudsman. OGIS is responsible for resolving FOI disputes between Federal agencies and requesters, answering questions, tracking suggestions and providing information to both the public and government. Congress has charged OGIS with reviewing FOI policies, procedures and compliance by Federal agencies.

Miriam Nisbet's current interests are the US experience with Open Government, how the Freedom of Information laws fit into that, the critical role of records management, and the challenges of measuring successes in moving towards Open Government.

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Contact: Kylie Nickels

Phone: 8344 7617

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