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Australian Government

Web Publishing Guide

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Web Publishing Guide

The Web Publishing Guide helps Australian Government agencies to manage their websites, and to identify their legal and policy obligations.

e-Government Policy

  • e-Government Strategy 2006
  • Access and Distribution Strategy 2006

Planning

  • Planning a Website
  • Planning Site Retirement
  • Developing a Business Case
  • ICT Investment Framework
  • Governance
  • Domain Names - Naming Your Site

Types of Sites

  • Departmental Websites
  • Ministerial Websites
  • Intranets
  • Transactional Websites
  • Whole-of-Government Websites and Portals

Users

  • User Needs Analysis
  • User Testing
  • Policy Consultation

Marketing

  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Service Charters

Visual Design and Branding

  • Branding
  • Consistent User Experience
  • National Symbols

Legal Issues

  • Copyright and Copyright Notices
  • Disclaimers
  • Freedom of Information
  • Intellectual Property (IP)
  • Privacy and Privacy Statements

Managing Content

  • Information Management
  • Content Management
  • Content Management System Selection
  • Content Management System Implementation

Types of Content

  • Online Content Requirements
  • Metadata (AGLS)
  • File Lists
  • Contracts Disclosure
  • Spatial Data

Accessibility and Equity

  • Accessibility
  • Assistive Technologies
  • Alternate Formats and Media

Technical Development

  • Authentication and Security
  • Information Architecture
  • Navigation
  • Search
  • Forms
  • Cookies
  • RSS

Archiving and Preservation

  • Archiving
  • Preserving Publications
  • Retaining Access to Outdated Content

Maintaining and Evaluating

  • Maintenance
  • Consolidation and Closure
  • Decommissioning
  • Usage Monitoring and Reporting
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What's New

  • e-Award 2008: Nominations close on 30 March!
  • e-Government Forum @ CeBIT Australia: Register Now!
  • Online Content Requirements

Networking

  • Discussion Lists
  • Communities of Practice
  • e-Government Events

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