Election ICT Policy Forum

The Australian Computer Society has organised an 2010 Federal Election Forum at the National Press Club in Canberra, live on Sky News and YouTube, from 1 to 2pm AEST, 10 August 2010. You can comment via the ACS Blog, or Twitter using the tag #ITElectionForum.

The forum will feature Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (Labour Party), Tony Smith MP, Shadow Minister (Liberal Party) and Senator Scott Ludlam (Greens ICT spokesperson). Issues to be discussed include the Digital Economy, High Speed Broadband, Professional certification, ICT Skills, and no doubt Internet censorship.

ICT Policy Forum Technology - Powering our Economic Future

How will our political leaders ensure Australia keeps pace with global competitors in the technology stakes?

You are invited to join the ACS pre-election forum with Senator the Hon. Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy; The Hon. Tony Smith MP, Shadow Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and Senator Scott Ludlam, Greens ICT spokesperson. ...

This unique lunch event will feature an address by each participant to outline their party's stance and key election priorities in the ICT area. ...