Our commitment
The ACT Government is committed to the principles of 'Open Government', which means:
- transparency in process and information
- participation by citizens in the governing process
- public collaboration in finding solutions to problems and participation in the improved well-being of the community.
Strengthening engagement
We will make sure you are informed about what government is doing, why we are doing it and how we can support you to enjoy living, working and playing in CBR.
The ACT Government is committed to strengthening engagement and delivering meaningful, responsive, accountable and inclusive opportunities for genuine engagement.
This means when we engage with you, we are aiming to meet these standards:
- We provide meaningful engagements where the community has clear, relevant and timely information to help shape decisions.
- We are accountable when we engage and we give the community feedback to help build an understand how they are contributing to decisions, projects and policies.
- We are responsive to the community seeking to grow strong relationships for future collaboration and cooperation.
- We are inclusive and respectful when we engage, finding ways to ensure engagement is equitable.
2024 Whole of Government Communications & Engagement Snapshot
The Snapshot shows the ACT Government communication and engagement priorities for the 2024-25 financial year.
Engaging Canberrans
Engaging Canberrans is a 2011 guide that supports directorates in carrying out community engagement planning and practice. We’re working to continually refine our engagement approach and the guidance we provide.
