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Media Advisory: New Report Reveals Open Data Key to Achieving G20 Growth Target

Posted OnJune 18, 2014 byadmin

Canberra, ACT (18 June, 2014) —  A new report to be launched on 19 June 2014 in Canberra by Lateral Economics has revealed a vigorous open data policy agenda could contribute more than $16 billion per annum to the Australian economy. Commissioned by Omidyar Network, ‘Open for Business: How Open Data can help achieve the G20 growth target’ is the first study to quantify and illustrate the potential of Open Data to help achieve the G20’s 2% growth target.

Speakers at the launch will include Australian economist Mr. Nicholas Gruen, CEO of Lateral Economics, Mr. Tony Shepherd AO, Chairman, National Commission of Audit, and Mr. Martin Tisné, Director, Policy Director of Omidyar Network (UK).

 

WHAT:

Launch of economic report revealing how ‘Open Data’ policies could contribute more than $16 billion per annum to the Australian economy

 

WHEN:

7.30AM – 9:00AM, Thursday 19 June, 2014

 

WHERE:

House of Representatives Alcove, Parliament House, Canberra ACT

 

CONTACT:       

To receive a copy of the Report, confirm attendance at the launch event, or arrange interviews with Mr. Nicholas Gruen and Mr. Martin Tisné, please contact Tony Rasman on +61 418 208 770 or tony.rasman@fleishman.com.au

 

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