Comments on: Technology and the South Australian State Election http://yellek.org/blog/2010/02/12/technology-and-the-south-australian-state-election/ Thoughts of a Technologist in South Australia Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:55:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: SA State Election Technology Credentials: My Endorsement for Morialta « Blog Yellek http://yellek.org/blog/2010/02/12/technology-and-the-south-australian-state-election/comment-page-1/#comment-149470 SA State Election Technology Credentials: My Endorsement for Morialta « Blog Yellek Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:39:38 +0000 http://yellek.org/blog/?p=360#comment-149470 [...] recently addressed a number of questions on technology to the candidates for the seat of Morialta in the upcoming South Australian state [...] [...] recently addressed a number of questions on technology to the candidates for the seat of Morialta in the upcoming South Australian state [...]

]]> By: Response From Scott Andrews: Greens Candidate for Morialta « Blog Yellek http://yellek.org/blog/2010/02/12/technology-and-the-south-australian-state-election/comment-page-1/#comment-145714 Response From Scott Andrews: Greens Candidate for Morialta « Blog Yellek Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:59:54 +0000 http://yellek.org/blog/?p=360#comment-145714 [...] recently asked the candidates for the South Australian State seat of Morialta some technology questions to find out their views on technology. This was done in the hope of electing a representative for m [...] [...] recently asked the candidates for the South Australian State seat of Morialta some technology questions to find out their views on technology. This was done in the hope of electing a representative for m [...]

]]> By: Response from Gay Thompson: Member for Reynell « Blog Yellek http://yellek.org/blog/2010/02/12/technology-and-the-south-australian-state-election/comment-page-1/#comment-139971 Response from Gay Thompson: Member for Reynell « Blog Yellek Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:59:44 +0000 http://yellek.org/blog/?p=360#comment-139971 [...] Mason posted a response to my post on Technology and the South Australian Election from Gay Thompson, the sitting member for the seat of Reynell. I’m going to repost sections [...] [...] Mason posted a response to my post on Technology and the South Australian Election from Gay Thompson, the sitting member for the seat of Reynell. I’m going to repost sections [...]

]]> By: Damien http://yellek.org/blog/2010/02/12/technology-and-the-south-australian-state-election/comment-page-1/#comment-139695 Damien Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:31:14 +0000 http://yellek.org/blog/?p=360#comment-139695 Here is the response from Gay Thompson, the member for Reynell. I also sent the questions to Shane Howard, the Liberal candidate. If he responds I'll post that in the comments as well. Incidentally I checked my enrolment and I am definitely listed in Morphett Vale. ------------------------- Damien Thank you for your message. Because of the impending election it is important that all information provided to the community about the policies of the party of which I am a member are clear and consistent. For this reason, and especially because many of the questions you ask relate to powers held by the Federal government, I have forwarded your message to our policy coordinators. The IT I have available is provided by the Department of Finance as part of the package they supply (phones, photocopiers etc) to enable members of Parliament to do their jobs. Within the choices that are available to members, I chose a laptop rather than a PC. I also make full use of an HTC Diamond for emails, calendar etc. While I recognise that some of my constituents may like to make use of the new technologies for communication my investigations indicate that this is a very small number. Indeed, you are the first to seek information on the topic. However, I monitor the situation in order to provide relevant information and to maximise my accessibility to my constituents. Few respondents to my recent survey of constituents provided an email address although they were invited to do so. Emails to my office from constituents are also less frequent than letters or personal visits with telephone calls (with landline contact details), by far the main method of contact. I use web based material such as the City of Onkaparinga Social Atlas for information. This material shows that in general the suburbs I represent have lower internet connection than either the City of Onkaparinga or the Adelaide Statistical Division. I have included the site for you. http://atlas.id.com.au/DefaultMap.aspx?id=119&pg=2010&c=3070&t=10075#empty-anchor Accordingly, I use my limited resources to provide regular communication to my constituents in the traditional formats. Other information is available through the government and party websites. I contribute financially to the operation of the ALP website so that constituents who choose this method can access policy information. I am also pleased that recent government initiatives will allow better internet access through Adam to some areas in the South. I cannot commit to a time frame for additional responses as many people ask questions on a vast array of topics at this time and it is important that each individual get a clear response consistent with the party’s plans for action if elected. Incidentally, I note you say you live in Morphett Vale. The data base provided by the State Electoral Commission shows that your registered address is in Reynella. If you no longer live at this address it is important that you enrol to vote at your new address or you risk not being eligible to vote. The necessary forms can be obtained from the Electoral Commission website and you can also check your enrolment on line. http://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/apps/news/?sectionID=7&pageID=471 I hope the information I have provided assists you. Gay Thompson MP MEMBER FOR REYNELL Here is the response from Gay Thompson, the member for Reynell. I also sent the questions to Shane Howard, the Liberal candidate. If he responds I’ll post that in the comments as well.
Incidentally I checked my enrolment and I am definitely listed in Morphett Vale.

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Damien

Thank you for your message.

Because of the impending election it is important that all information provided to the community about the policies of the party of which I am a member are clear and consistent. For this reason, and especially because many of the questions you ask relate to powers held by the Federal government, I have forwarded your message to our policy coordinators.

The IT I have available is provided by the Department of Finance as part of the package they supply (phones, photocopiers etc) to enable members of Parliament to do their jobs. Within the choices that are available to members, I chose a laptop rather than a PC. I also make full use of an HTC Diamond for emails, calendar etc.

While I recognise that some of my constituents may like to make use of the new technologies for communication my investigations indicate that this is a very small number. Indeed, you are the first to seek information on the topic. However, I monitor the situation in order to provide relevant information and to maximise my accessibility to my constituents.

Few respondents to my recent survey of constituents provided an email address although they were invited to do so. Emails to my office from constituents are also less frequent than letters or personal visits with telephone calls (with landline contact details), by far the main method of contact. I use web based material such as the City of Onkaparinga Social Atlas for information. This material shows that in general the suburbs I represent have lower internet connection than either the City of Onkaparinga or the Adelaide Statistical Division. I have included the site for you.

http://atlas.id.com.au/DefaultMap.aspx?id=119&pg=2010&c=3070&t=10075#empty-anchor

Accordingly, I use my limited resources to provide regular communication to my constituents in the traditional formats. Other information is available through the government and party websites. I contribute financially to the operation of the ALP website so that constituents who choose this method can access policy information. I am also pleased that recent government initiatives will allow better internet access through Adam to some areas in the South.

I cannot commit to a time frame for additional responses as many people ask questions on a vast array of topics at this time and it is important that each individual get a clear response consistent with the party’s plans for action if elected.

Incidentally, I note you say you live in Morphett Vale. The data base provided by the State Electoral Commission shows that your registered address is in Reynella. If you no longer live at this address it is important that you enrol to vote at your new address or you risk not being eligible to vote.

The necessary forms can be obtained from the Electoral Commission website and you can also check your enrolment on line.

http://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/apps/news/?sectionID=7&pageID=471

I hope the information I have provided assists you.

Gay Thompson MP
MEMBER FOR REYNELL

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