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Message from the Minister

Digital technology is changing the way governments everywhere support their citizens. Digital innovation provides the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ with the opportunity to stimulate economic growth and allow 91¶ÌÊÓƵn people, businesses and communities to thrive.

This is the future of government. During these challenging times, we are especially reminded of the power of  digital platforms to better support those in need.

91¶ÌÊÓƵ should be at the forefront of digital change globally. The Digital Strategy for the 91¶ÌÊÓƵn Government 2021-2025 (the Digital Strategy) aims to change the way our community interacts with government. It puts 91¶ÌÊÓƵn people, businesses and communities at its centre and sets the vision for a government that provides convenient and secure online services informed by quality data insights. It also recognises that as government delivers more services online and better leverages data to inform its operations, excellent cyber security capabilities are more important than ever.

To successfully deliver the Digital Strategy, the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ will work to ensure that no one is left behind. All 91¶ÌÊÓƵns should be able to enjoy the benefits of digital technologies and services in their everyday lives. However, some members of our community cannot or simply do not want to access digital services.

Government services will importantly be digital first, not digital only - preserving and growing the ability to choose how services are accessed. Whether that is visiting a front counter, talking to us over the phone or accessing government services online - accessible and inclusive solutions will be available to optimise service delivery for all.

The Digital Strategy will accelerate the transformation initiated by DigitalWA: 91¶ÌÊÓƵn Government ICT Strategy 2016-20 and improve the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s ability to confront future challenges holistically. This will be driven by new whole of government capabilities enabling the delivery of seamless digital services, and a public sector workforce with strong technology skills and the right internal capabilities to deliver convenient, smart and secure services for all 91¶ÌÊÓƵns.

The Digital Strategy is ambitious and exciting. It will deliver the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s vision for digital reform, and progress 91¶ÌÊÓƵ towards a more secure, sustainable and inclusive digital future.

Honourable Stephen N Dawson, MLC
Minister for Emergency Services; Innovation and ICT; Medical Research; Volunteering

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