Articles and resources about how people are using the Web from mobile devices, such as mobile (cell) phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other small devices connected to a computer network in Australia.
".au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) and Internet NZ are proud to announce the launch of the Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (the ANZIAs) for 2012: www.internetawards.org.au
ANZIA winners receive recognition as industry leaders, for setting new standards in making the Internet a more inclusive, accessible and safe place. The Awards also offer winners public and industry exposure, positive media coverage, networking opportunities, recognition of hard work for staff and volunteers and an $AUD2500 cash prize for eligible entrants.
Entries are invited in six categories:
· Security and privacy
· Internet access & digital skills
· Innovation
· Information
· Diversity
· IPv6..."
Added: 13 April 2012;Page views: 264Rating: 0Votes: 0
By Peter Alexander - AGIMO. AGIMO Blog, 14 February 2011. "I'm pleased to announce the release of a revamped and updated Web Guide. The purpose of the Web Guide is to help agencies manage their online presence and understand their relevant legal and policy obligations in this space. The site replaces the previous Web Publishing Guide, which was launched in May 2007. The Web Guide contains the latest up-to-date advice in areas such as accessibility, Government 2.0, copyright, freedom of information and many more. We’ve also tried out some new things with the site, like our new page listing various PDF readers, including free and open source options. This is meant to be something agencies can link to from their own sites where appropriate rather than pointing their users to a single PDF reader application..."
Added: 17 February 2011;Page views: 697Rating: 0Votes: 0
By Stuart Corner. ITWire, Monday, 20 September 2010. "The winning web sites of the 2010 Amber Awards have been announced following a survey of 2500 Australians and lab testing of the highest rated sites..."
Added: 20 September 2010;Page views: 414Rating: 0Votes: 0
auDA and Internet NZ are sponsoring the 2010 Australia and New Zealand Internet Best Practice Awards. The Awards recognise organisations, businesses, groups and individuals that have embraced the challenge of making the Internet a more secure, open, accessible and diverse place for all users. The Awards are based upon the four main themes of the United Nations' Internet Governance Forum (IGF), the global multi-stakeholder forum for policy discussions on Internet governance... Entries close Friday 20 August 2010 at 5:00pm
Added: 12 July 2010;Page views: 716Rating: 0Votes: 0
Australian Web Industry Association. Sites are evaluated according to a set of judging criteria that has been developed and refined over the last five years. The categories for 2010 are as follows: Student; Blog and Off the Shelf; Virtual – for small and micro businesses without a 'real' shopfront; Online Retail – online transactional site (payment methods varied) B2C, C2C (with shopfront); Enterprise – for non transactional services for commercial use B2B, B2G, G2B; For the People – for non transactional services focusing on the general public (non commercial) sector, typically catalogue and brochure sites; Government – local, state & federal; Education; Media; Arts & Events; Not for Profit; Innovation; Mobile – for sites seen in mobile device; Most outstanding – this will be announced at the AWA Awards Dinner with the finalists being made up of the winners of all the other categories. Nominations closed on 8 July 2010.
Added: 9 July 2010;Page views: 512Rating: 0Votes: 0
Track the progress of AGIMO's Web Publishing Guide review and redevelopment. Provided by Australian Government Information Management Office. "The Guide is being reviewed and redeveloped to ensure currency and accuracy of policy advice and to model the best practice and mandatory requirements guidance provided within the Guide. Additionally, some usability and discoverability issues have emerged that require attention..."
Added: 22 October 2009;Page views: 568Rating: 0Votes: 0
"The Awards recognise organisations, businesses, groups and individuals in Australia and New Zealand that have made significant contributions towards the security, openness, diversity and accessibility of the Internet. The Categories for this year’s awards are: Best Security Initiative; Best Openness Initiative; Best Access Initiative; Best Diversity Initiative; Best Youth Initiative. Closing date: 31 August 2009
Added: 24 July 2009;Page views: 865Rating: 0Votes: 0
Australian Government Information Management Office, 2011. "The Web Publishing Guide helps Australian Government agencies to manage their websites, and to identify their legal and policy obligations..."
Added: 18 June 2007;Page views: 4,817Rating: 0Votes: 0
Australian Government Information Management Office, Better Practice Checklist no. 23, April 2006. "Introduction -
When government agencies assess the effectiveness of the information and services they provide online, they may find that some websites have become outdated, irrelevant or are no longer required. This may then lead to agencies reaching a business decision to ‘decommission’ or ‘retire’ the website..."
Added: 26 April 2006;Page views: 4,365Rating: 0Votes: 0
by John Allsopp. Presented at WE05 30th September, 2005. "Westciv's John Allsopp takes a good hard look at just exactly how major Australian sites are developed, and how well (or otherwise) they adhere to best practices..."
Added: 15 March 2006;Page views: 1,760Rating: 0Votes: 0