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Content Management (Individual)

What is Content Management?

Content Management is the hosting and publishing of digital content for government information. The content may include text, documents, images, video and audio that when published ensures users know what an agency does, and how to access the services they provide.

Objectives

To provide a uniform and secure platform for Government Agencies to build and maintain their websites, published content and digital assets. This includes other information channels such as transaction systems, kiosks, knowledge bases, services and non-government websites.  A uniform Content Management platform provides consistency across government websites and provides cost effective solutions.

Policy Elements

Policy:
POL1
Content Management policy (Position) Mandate:
Unendorsed
Status:
Consulting
  • Avoid investment in new digital experience platform (DXP) tools until they have discussed with The Department of Finance the procurement options and pricing available through the GovCMS program.

  • Avoid investment in new, standalone solutions for the hosting and publishing of web content, until they have discussed with The Department of Finance the capabilities and opportunities GovCMS provides

  • Consider onboarding to the Whole-of-Government GovCMS

  • Meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA

Policy:
POL38
Digital Experience Policy Mandate:
Endorsed
Status:
Core
  • Design and deliver services that are user-friendly, inclusive, adaptable and measurable.

  • Consider existing digital access points when developing a new digital service in consultation with the DTA.

  • Design and build new digital services to be able to integrate with primary digital access points such as myGov (where appropriate).

  • Implement all 5 Digital Performance Standard criteria as part of any in scope ICT investment deliverables. 

  • Engage with the DTA through relevant IOF touchpoints, providing the required information to assess compliance with the policy. 

  • Contact the DTA if unsure how to comply with the DX Policy, if the digital investment or service is in scope of the DX Policy, or to apply for an exemption.

Domains

This capability is part of the following domain.
DOM1

Individual Experience

Policies

The following policies have requirements that impact this capability.
Mandate: Unendorsed
Status: Consulting
Mandate: Endorsed
Status: Core
Notice The Digital Experience Policy (DX Policy) will be effective from 1 January 2025 and applies to Corporate and Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entities, as defined by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. Services delivered after this date will be subject to requirements…

Standards

The following standards support development of digital solutions in this capability.
Notice The Digital Service Standard v2.0 was released on 4 December 2023. For the 2024-25 Budget process, agencies going through the DCAP Assessment will be required to meet the Digital Service Standard v1.0.   The Digital Service Standard is a set of best practice principles to help agencies…
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provides a single shared standard for making Web content more accessible.
The AGLS Metadata Standard was a set of descriptive properties to improve visibility and availability of online resources. National Archives has decommissioned the AGLS website and uncoupled their responsibilities from AS 5044-2010 which is managed by Standards Australia. AGLS is published as…
Notice The Digital Service Standard v2.0 was released on 4 December 2023 with a transitional approach applied. The updated Standard applies to new public and staff facing services from 01 July 2024 and existing public facing services from 01 July 2025.  For the 2024-25 Budget process, agencies…
Notice The Digital Inclusion Standard is being introduced with a transitional approach applied. The Standard is mandatory and applies to new public and staff facing services from 01 January 2025 and existing public facing services from 01 January 2026. Non-corporate Commonwealth entities that meet…
Notice The Digital Performance Standard applies to new or replacement public-facing digital services that are subject to the requirements of the Investment Oversight Framework. The Standard is mandatory and comes into effect from 01 January 2025. Non-corporate Commonwealth entities that meet the…
Notice The Digital Access Standard is being introduced with a transitional approach applied. The Standard applies to new and replacement digital services for individuals suitable for myGov from 1 January 2025 and all other new and replacement public-facing digital services for individuals as well…

Designs

The following designs include examples of how digital solutions in this capability can be delivered.
australia.gov.au was retired in 2023, and now redirects to pm.gov.au. australia.gov.au was the official website of the Australian Government. It offered the latest news, updates, and advice from the Australian Government.
An interactive, self-service online tool in the form of a library of guidance materials. The AGA will be accessible to agencies, as well as industry and the public, in a way that is searchable and navigable based on user needs. This will encourage standardisation and reuse across government
Planned enhancement and upgrade work to the Energy Made Easy web site to support consumer comparison and switching options.
GovCMS Platform as a Service (PaaS) hosting is a by government, for government website hosting solution. The PaaS hosting solution includes security and management of the platform. While being more flexible with greater allowable Drupal modules, customers with PaaS hosting are responsible for…
GovCMS Software as a Service (SaaS) hosting is a by government, for government website hosting solution. The SaaS hosting solution includes security and management of the platform. This includes regular security patching and software updates, application and infrastructure maintenance as well as…
dva.gov.au is the official website of the Department of Veterans' Affairs. It offers key services, news and advice.
education.gov.au is the official website for the Department of Education. It provides news, announcements and information on programs and initiatives.
austrade.gov.au is the official website for the Australian Trade and Investment Commission. It includes news and analysis, and information on programs, grants, policies and services.
Notice The Digital Service Standard v2.0 was released on 4 December 2023. For the 2024-25 Budget process, agencies going through the DCAP Assessment will be required to meet the Digital Service Standard v1.0.   The Digital Service Standard Guides and Tools provides advice on how agencies can…
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