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Our reference 2005/1327

Senator the Hon Helen Coonan
Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Minister

ICT SME Joint Industry Government Working Party

I am pleased to present the final report of the information and communications technology (ICT) small to medium enterprise (SME) Joint Industry Government Working Party. The report highlights the achievements of the Working Party and identifies activities that are ongoing.

I have also forwarded to you a separate report, prepared by the industry members of the group, which identifies a further range of activities and initiatives which the industry members believe should be considered by Government. These issues were discussed within the Working Party but, in view of their policy implications, it was considered more appropriate to include them as a separate industry report.

Industry members of the Working Party appreciated the opportunity to discuss procurement issues at a working level with Government and are grateful for the resources provided by the

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts and the Department of

Finance and Administration, including managing a number of consultancies and providing secretariat support.

This final report brings the Working Party’s activities to a close. Nevertheless, many of the activities overseen by the Working Party will be ongoing and I look forward to the Government continuing to consult with industry in promoting SME participation in Government ICT contracts.

Yours sincerely

Brand Hoff
Chair
ICT SME Joint Industry Government Working Party

31 March 2005

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