Hi Adeline (and Deborah), I can see the following likely impacts:
* The mechanics of changing portfolios will mean that there is content to be merged/split/repurposed, sites to be re-architected, and a lot of graphic design work. This applies to both intranet and internet. * Regardless of portfolio slicing and dicing, individual organisations will probably change their external web presence under direction from the incoming management. * A lot of web managers will be wondering (possibly this time tomorrow if a new cabinet is announced) how to implement the immediate changes now and the bigger changes later in a sensibly phased approach that fits within Ministerial directive, the regulatory framework for Government sites, and their available budget. I remember 1996 - there were fewer Government sites then, and it still created a lot of work for a lot of people. I know that there have been some forward-thinking souls considering the implications of this for the best part of 12 months now. It will be interesting to see what happens next. Best regards, Andrew Andrew Boyd Consultant SMS Management & Technology M 0413 048 542 T +61 2 6279 7100 F +61 2 6279 7101 [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> About SMS: Ground Floor, 8 Brindabella Circuit, CANBERRA AIRPORT ACT 2609 www.smsmt.com<https://magellan.smsmt.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.smsmt.com/> SMS Management & Technology (SMS) [ASX:SMX] is Australia's largest, publicly listed Management Services company. We solve complex problems and transform business through Consulting, People and Technology P Please consider the environment before printing this email ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adeline Yaw Sent: Wednesday, 28 November 2007 10:01 AM To: wsg@webstandardsgroup.org Subject: Re: [WSG] Changes to websites Hi Deborah, I can't see how the changes will make an impact as yet but this resource is useful (if you aren't aware of it already). http://webpublishing.agimo.gov.au/ Best regards, Adeline Yaw Centre for Physical Activity & Health Level 2, Medical Foundation Building, K25 University of Sydney NSW 2006 www.cpah.health.usyd.edu.au<http://www.cpah.health.usyd.edu.au> [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, I am looking for feedback on how other departments are handling the change of government, in regards to departmental websites? Thanks Deborah Deborah Hicks Online Communications Department of Health and Ageing 6289 7991 ________________________________ "Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error please notify the author immediately and delete all copies of this transmission." ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ******************************************************************* ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ******************************************************************* ________________________________ NOTICE - This communication is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking any action in reliance on, this communication by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication please delete and destroy all copies and telephone SMS Management & Technology on 9696 0911 immediately. Any views expressed in this Communication are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of SMS Management & Technology. Except as required by law, SMS Management & Technology does not represent, warrant and/or guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained nor that the communication is free from errors, virus, interception or interference. ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *******************************************************************
