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TASMANIA TOGETHER Phillip Hoysted, Director. NatStats08 Conference Melbourne November 19-21. Tasmania Together – What is it?. Community based vision for 2020 Measuring progress Framework for decision making Progress Board – independent statutory authority Review process.
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TASMANIA TOGETHERPhillip Hoysted, Director NatStats08 Conference Melbourne November 19-21
Tasmania Together – What is it? • Community based vision for 2020 • Measuring progress • Framework for decision making • Progress Board – independent statutory authority • Review process
Government Accountability • Government – major stakeholder - commitment to meeting long term goals • Government Activity and Annual Reports • Parliamentary scrutiny – Progress Reports and debate • Online Benchmark Reports www.ttbenchmarks.com.au
Influencing Outcomes • Benchmarks – profile issues and focus policy debate • Linkages to budget process and major policy initiatives • Focus on priority benchmarks • Embedded in state agency and local government planning
The Challenges www.ttbenchmarks.com.au • Robust, repeatable, reliable data • Level of political support • Community awareness and engagement • Front end of decision making
For More Information • Go to the Tasmania Together Website at: • www.tasmaniatogether.tas.gov.au • www.ttbenchmarks.com.au • Or • Phone: 6233 5958 • Email: secretariat@tasmaniatogether.tas.gov.au • Postal: GPO Box 123 Hobart Tasmania 7001