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Ron West commented on steve davies's blog post 'Observations on the conduct of psychiatric assessments'

"i·at·ro·gen·ic /īˌatrəˈjenik/ Adjective Of or relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment. "

May 19

Ron West commented on steve davies's blog post 'Observations on the conduct of psychiatric assessments'

"Steve, that's great work. I'm wondering if Ozloop could provide training to anyone wanting to be an advocate for staff forced to attend psychiatric interviews? I for one would be a volunteer. "

May 17

Ron West commented on Ron West's blog post 'So which countries have something to teach us about Gov 2.0?'

"Hah! So at least we know where we're starting from!"

May 11

Without Prejudice commented on Ron West's blog post 'So which countries have something to teach us about Gov 2.0?'

May 10

Ron West commented on Ron West's blog post 'So which countries have something to teach us about Gov 2.0?'

"Yeah, right! I seem to have walked right into a vacuum with this post ... "

May 10

Straz commented on Ron West's blog post 'So which countries have something to teach us about Gov 2.0?'

"Iraq?"

May 10

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So which countries have something to teach us about Gov 2.0?

I'm pretty sure the APS has something to learn - from everything I've read here, it's not accountable, it's internally focussed rather than outwardly, concerned about protecting reputation more than making a difference, not at all concerned about citizen engagement (and in that regard I'm still cogitating about that amazing post that Serene posted about the DSTO a while ago) ... the list goes on. But which countries are actually innovating and blazing a path for everyone else to follow - even…See More

May 9

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Ron West commented on Ron West's blog post 'Dear ATO Media Unit , Your Gruen Transfer Challenge is already in your inbox!!!'

"Gruen transfer might be on a hiding to nothing! I think the ATO Media Unit needs a lot of help - first and foremost in how to engage (where the word "engage" implies more than one-way "right idea in the right mind at the right…"

Apr 11

steve davies commented on Ron West's blog post 'Dear ATO Media Unit , Your Gruen Transfer Challenge is already in your inbox!!!'

"Nice one Ron. I've tweeted @ato and let them know the Gruen Transfer is expecting to hear from them ;) If, on the other hand, they want to do something constructive they should check out the videos I've put up on OZloop of General James…"

Apr 11

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Dear ATO Media Unit , Your Gruen Transfer Challenge is already in your inbox!!!

Dear ATO Media Unit!Just a friendly reminder that your chance to do something wonderful in the spirit of The Gruen Transfer (you know the ABC TV show about advertising and spin) is already in your inbox!Of course, I'm referring to the segment on the Gruen Transfer where contestants are asked to come up with a campaign (visuals, voiceover, ditty etc) for some kind of impossible sell.Like selling all-out war to refugees from a warzone, that kind of thing.Well, as I mentioned, your challenge is in…See More

Apr 11

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Dianne Gray commented on Ron West's blog post 'Dear ATO Media Unit'

"The MPC were actually very good, Ron. They didn't have the authority to do anything other than look at the process and procedural fairness etc., but that's all I needed for the ATO to overturn the charge. It almost didn't get through…"

Mar 12

Ron West commented on Ron West's blog post 'Dear ATO Media Unit'

"Dianne, your experience sounds to me like something from Kafka, The Trial, or The Castle, take your pick. I'm glad you've got out of the place and found life outside it. And I'm also glad to hear that at least one mechanism…"

Mar 12

Dianne Gray commented on Ron West's blog post 'Dear ATO Media Unit'

"Thanks for the question Deep S. The MCP sent a 7 page recommendation to the ATO requesting they put my code of conduct aside and review their procedures. Whether or not their procedures have been updated or overhauled I don’t know because I no…"

Mar 12

Deep S commented on Ron West's blog post 'Dear ATO Media Unit'

"Welcome Diane! I read your story - sad to say that I was not 'dumbfounded". They have destroyed what was once a really wonderful organisation to work for. One question though - the ATO did not follow its own written procedures,…"

Mar 12

JA James commented on Ron West's blog post 'Dear ATO Media Unit'

"Man, ATO is really messed up."

Mar 12

Dianne Gray commented on Ron West's blog post 'Dear ATO Media Unit'

"I've only just stumbled across this page, Ron (while searching for the ATO media unit). The entire ATO is a mess. I've recently posted a story on my blog about my horrendous experience while working there. Strangely enough,…"

Mar 11

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