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Below are some of our submissions and publications we have created to further support [[Frequently asked questions|our mission]]. | Below are some of our submissions and publications we have created to further support [[Frequently asked questions|our mission]]. | ||
2023-2024 - '''First Nations Focus Groups''' | |||
Wikimedia Australia commissioned focus groups to learn about First Nations' experiences on Wikipedia. This project is lead by [https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/bronwyn-carlson Professor Bronwyn Carlson], Head of Department Department of Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University, and is currently underway. An [[officialwiki:Focus_Group_Invitation|invitation]] for First Nations editors and users of Wikipedia is available. Findings are planned to be published in 2024. | |||
2023 - '''Wikimedia Australia and First Nations Metadata: ATSILIRN Protocols for Description and Access''' | |||
Wikimedia Australia commissioned a discussion paper by Kirsten Thorpe, Nathan Sentance, and Lauren Booker looking at First Nations Metadata, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols for Libraries, Archives and Information Service, and projects supported by Wikimedia Australia. [[Wikimedia Australia and First Nations Metadata: ATSILIRN Protocols for Description and Access|Read the paper here]]. | |||
2022 - '''Submission to the National Cultural Policy''' | |||
Wikimedia Australia contributed to the consultation on a new ''National Cultural Policy for Australia''. We addressed five pillars outlined in the submission template below with an emphasis on the role of public interest platforms, digital technologies, skills and training and the need for copyright reform. [[Submission to the National Cultural Policy|Read our submission here]]. | |||
2021 - '''Submission for the Consultation on a draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations) Determination 2021''' | |||
The Wikimedia Foundation commented on the Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations Determination 2021. The response underscores the need to strike a balance between Australia's digital economy participation, community-driven spaces and online safety and privacy. [https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/bose-wikimedia-foundation.pdf Read our submission here]. | |||
2021 - '''Response to the Copyright Amendment (Access Reforms) Bill 2021''' | |||
Wikimedia Australia submitted a response to the Australian Government's ''Copyright Amendment (Access Reform) Bill 2021''. [[Response to the Copyright Amendment (Access Reforms) Bill 2021|Read our response here]]. | |||
2021 - '''Response to the Proposal for a National Open Access Strategy''' | |||
When Australia's Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley identified open access as a key pillar of her strategic work plan, this was followed by consultation with stakeholders and open access advocates, and Wikimedia Australia delivered a response highlighting six recommendations for a national open access strategy. [[Response to the Proposal for a National Open Access Strategy|Read our submission here]]. | |||
2009 - '''Submission on Australian Digital Future Directions''' | |||
Following the publication of the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy's paper ''Australia's Digital Economy: Future Directions'', Wikimedia Australia submitted a comment. [[Submission on Australian Digital Future Directions|Read our submission here]]. | |||
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Revision as of 05:07, 3 October 2023
Wikimedia Australia supports the mission of the Wikimedia Foundation, to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally. As a chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation offer our members an official voice in the global Wikimedia community.
Below are some of our submissions and publications we have created to further support our mission.
2023-2024 - First Nations Focus Groups
Wikimedia Australia commissioned focus groups to learn about First Nations' experiences on Wikipedia. This project is lead by Professor Bronwyn Carlson, Head of Department Department of Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University, and is currently underway. An invitation for First Nations editors and users of Wikipedia is available. Findings are planned to be published in 2024.
2023 - Wikimedia Australia and First Nations Metadata: ATSILIRN Protocols for Description and Access
Wikimedia Australia commissioned a discussion paper by Kirsten Thorpe, Nathan Sentance, and Lauren Booker looking at First Nations Metadata, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols for Libraries, Archives and Information Service, and projects supported by Wikimedia Australia. Read the paper here.
2022 - Submission to the National Cultural Policy
Wikimedia Australia contributed to the consultation on a new National Cultural Policy for Australia. We addressed five pillars outlined in the submission template below with an emphasis on the role of public interest platforms, digital technologies, skills and training and the need for copyright reform. Read our submission here.
2021 - Submission for the Consultation on a draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations) Determination 2021
The Wikimedia Foundation commented on the Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations Determination 2021. The response underscores the need to strike a balance between Australia's digital economy participation, community-driven spaces and online safety and privacy. Read our submission here.
2021 - Response to the Copyright Amendment (Access Reforms) Bill 2021
Wikimedia Australia submitted a response to the Australian Government's Copyright Amendment (Access Reform) Bill 2021. Read our response here.
2021 - Response to the Proposal for a National Open Access Strategy
When Australia's Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley identified open access as a key pillar of her strategic work plan, this was followed by consultation with stakeholders and open access advocates, and Wikimedia Australia delivered a response highlighting six recommendations for a national open access strategy. Read our submission here.
2009 - Submission on Australian Digital Future Directions
Following the publication of the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy's paper Australia's Digital Economy: Future Directions, Wikimedia Australia submitted a comment. Read our submission here.