3rd RNSA Workshop on the Social Implications of National Security

Australia and the New Technologies:

Towards Evidence Based Policy in Public Administration

23 - 24 July 2008, Hotel Relm – Canberra

http://www.safeguardingaustraliasummit.org.au/2008/2008SocialImplications.html

This workshop addresses the application of evidence based policy in public administration. It specifically focuses on the issue of new technologies in the form of product and process innovations rolled out in Australia since major international events (e.g. Sept 11, Boxing Day Tsunami, Avian Flu outbreak). These product and process innovations introduced for the ‘common good’ are usually mandated by government agencies, designed and implemented by private business, and obligatorily adopted by citizens in the name of national security.

The workshop investigates how information is gathered, processed and disseminated to provide evidence toward policy making. What qualitative and quantitative methods are used to make public administration decisions; how stakeholders are engaged and brought into the wider debate; how legislation is introduced and its effect; what ethical considerations are made prior to implementation of mass market information technologies; and the importance of maintaining the rights of citizens.

The workshop brings together academics and practitioners from multiple disciplines including law, information technology, sociology, ethics, policy, medical, business, accounting and economics.

A TEMPLATE is available for download: http://www.uow.edu.au/~katina/template.doc

Submissions can take the form of:

Extended Abstracts: 1000 words

Short Papers: 2000 words

Long Papers: 5000 words

Paper Submission: 23 June 2008

Author Notification: 4 July 2008

Please note, that short and long papers will be peer reviewed. All accepted papers will be published in a hardcopy research volume and available to delegates free of charge.

The cost of registering for the workshop is $100 (academic/practitioner) and $60 (student) covering two days of talks, proceedings, and buffet meals.

Program Chair/Editor: Dr Katina Michael {katina@uow.edu.au} 0431201172

Co-Editor: Dr MG Michael {mgm@uow.edu.au}

Co-Chair: Dr Holly Tootell {holly@uow.edu.au}

Affiliation: School of Information Systems and Technology, Faculty of Informatics, University of Wollongong

Topics of Interest:

Methodology

Evidence Based Policy

New Processes

Cultural Influence

Government

Problem-solving

Proof

Practical vs Scientific

Ethical Evidence

Descriptive Evidence

Case Studies, Applications

Expert Evidence

Internet Evidence

Risk Analysis and Response

Statistical Modeling, Trends, Forecasting

Estimation

Intelligence Cycle

Cost-benefit Analysis

Rhetoric vs Proof

Economics, Return on Investment

Measuring Impact

Direct and Indirect Methods of Funding

Outcomes

Public Debate

Key Informants

Policy/Law

Public Administration

Critical Discourse

Policy Setting

Consultative Policy Networks

Legislation

Standards, Guidelines

Regulations

Emergency Management

National Security and Homeland Defence

“All Hazards” Approach

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

AVIAN Flu

Natural Disasters, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity

Safeguarding Borders, Security

Internal and External Threats

Governance

Power

Resilience

Decision-making

Accountability

Transparency

Information Technology

Innovation

Overt and Covert Surveillance

Automatic Identification

Location Based Services

Location Tracking

Global Positioning Systems

ePassports

Radio-frequency Identification

Biometrics

Humancentric Microchip Implants

Private Sector

Experience

Resources

Knowledge

Design, Implementation, Operation

Ethics

Value

Trust

Human Rights

Freedom

Consequences

Social Implications

Justice

National Priority

Judgment

Civil Liberties

Pressure Groups

Lobbying

Influencing the Government

Engagement

Citizen Rights, Consultation

Privacy, Anonymity

Public Attitudes

Public Awareness, Education