Re: Grant Application from Fraser Tweedale for Support the myGov Code Generator source code FOI review
Kathy Reid via linux-aus <[email protected]> Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:06:48 +1000
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This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --===============1347976404281223453== Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="------------zQdcjui1J0CwWcXBo0ruhMnp" Content-Language: en-US This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------zQdcjui1J0CwWcXBo0ruhMnp Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit +1 from me (to both the original and Russell's extension) *and* .. If approved, I wonder how the value of the Grant could be amplified via Media & Comms, such as through a press release and social media campaign along the lines of "millions of Australians need to use MyGov to access services, but how secure is it really? Help us find out.", "Your tax dollars spent on MyGov code, you should have a right to see it" - or similar, there's many angles here around transparency, accountability and so on, and it would need to be carefully done to not undermine the legal process - would be guided by Fraser on what's appropriate. From a process point of view, if LA Council approved the Grant then that would effectively "engage" Media & Comms - currently the FoI review crowd-funding is not associated or supported by LA so I have been hesitant to share it on social media from LA accounts. Kind regards, Kathy Reid (aka the Media & Comms subcommittee) On 17/7/26 21:36, Hugh Blemings via linux-aus wrote: > > Hi, > > Another vote in favour and I'm supportive of what Russell has > suggested too in having a second grant ready to go should Fraser think > this appropriate. > > Thanks all for their efforts - perhaps not the most glamorous side of > FOSS work, but necessary. > > Happy hacking, > Hugh > > > On 17/7/2026 14:13, Joshua Hesketh via linux-aus wrote: >> I also support this grant and what has been said. Thank you Fraser >> and all involved on continuing this. >> >> Cheers, >> Josh >> >> On Fri, 17 Jul 2026, at 12:24 AM, Russell Coker via linux-aus wrote: >>> On Thursday, 16 July 2026 22:23:13 AEST Jonathan Oxer via linux-aus >>> wrote: >>> > I fully support this initiative by Fraser and would like to see >>> the grant >>> > approved for the full amount. >>> > >>> > Linux Australia is generally seen as having a primary role within >>> the Open >>> > Source community as a facilitator of conferences and events. >>> However, it >>> > has also undertaken other roles in the past including lobbying, >>> such as >>> > during the period of the introduction of the Australia-United >>> States Free >>> > Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) way back in 2004/5. I believe that supporting >>> > initiatives such as Fraser's are directly in line with the values and >>> > mission of the organisation: >>> >>> I second this. >>> >>> I also think that we should approve a larger amount than was >>> requested for an >>> optional second round at the discretion of council. I suggest $5000 >>> as the >>> initial grant as requested and an option for the council to approve >>> another >>> $5000 at short notice if required. >>> >>> -- >>> My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ >>> My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/ >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> linux-aus mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to >>> linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> linux-aus mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to >> linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org > > > _______________________________________________ > linux-aus mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to > linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org --------------zQdcjui1J0CwWcXBo0ruhMnp Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> </head> <body> <p>+1 from me (to both the original and Russell's extension) </p> <p>*and* .. </p> <p>If approved, I wonder how the value of the Grant could be amplified via Media & Comms, such as through a press release and social media campaign along the lines of "millions of Australians need to use MyGov to access services, but how secure is it really? Help us find out.", "Your tax dollars spent on MyGov code, you should have a right to see it" - or similar, there's many angles here around transparency, accountability and so on, and it would need to be carefully done to not undermine the legal process - would be guided by Fraser on what's appropriate. </p> <p>From a process point of view, if LA Council approved the Grant then that would effectively "engage" Media & Comms - currently the FoI review crowd-funding is not associated or supported by LA so I have been hesitant to share it on social media from LA accounts. </p> <p>Kind regards, </p> <p>Kathy Reid (aka the Media & Comms subcommittee)</p> <p><br> </p> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 17/7/26 21:36, Hugh Blemings via linux-aus wrote:<br> </div> <blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:c0543649-100a-4f1b-8449-6c38e296bff2-n7X0m5MvR2hg9hUCZPvPmw@public.gmane.org"> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <p>Hi,</p> <p>Another vote in favour and I'm supportive of what Russell has suggested too in having a second grant ready to go should Fraser think this appropriate.</p> <p>Thanks all for their efforts - perhaps not the most glamorous side of FOSS work, but necessary.</p> <p>Happy hacking,<br> Hugh</p> <p><br> </p> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 17/7/2026 14:13, Joshua Hesketh via linux-aus wrote:<br> </div> <blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:8832d6ac-3952-431a-b501-fbea2b73dc4f-fsFgPW9xikU7lZ9V/[email protected]"> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <title></title> <div>I also support this grant and what has been said. Thank you Fraser and all involved on continuing this.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Cheers,<br> Josh</div> <div><br> </div> <div>On Fri, 17 Jul 2026, at 12:24 AM, Russell Coker via linux-aus wrote:</div> <blockquote type="cite" id="qt" style=""> <div>On Thursday, 16 July 2026 22:23:13 AEST Jonathan Oxer via linux-aus wrote:</div> <div>> I fully support this initiative by Fraser and would like to see the grant</div> <div>> approved for the full amount.</div> <div>> </div> <div>> Linux Australia is generally seen as having a primary role within the Open</div> <div>> Source community as a facilitator of conferences and events. However, it</div> <div>> has also undertaken other roles in the past including lobbying, such as</div> <div>> during the period of the introduction of the Australia-United States Free</div> <div>> Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) way back in 2004/5. I believe that supporting</div> <div>> initiatives such as Fraser's are directly in line with the values and</div> <div>> mission of the organisation:</div> <div><br> </div> <div>I second this.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>I also think that we should approve a larger amount than was requested for an </div> <div>optional second round at the discretion of council. I suggest $5000 as the </div> <div>initial grant as requested and an option for the council to approve another </div> <div>$5000 at short notice if required.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>-- </div> <div>My Main Blog <a href="http://etbe.coker.com.au" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">http://etbe.coker.com.au</a>/</div> <div>My Documents Blog <a href="http://doc.coker.com.au" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">http://doc.coker.com.au</a>/</div> <div><br> </div> <div><br> </div> <div><br> </div> <div>_______________________________________________</div> <div>linux-aus mailing list</div> <div><a href="mailto:[email protected]" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">[email protected]</a></div> <div><a href="https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus</a></div> <div><br> </div> <div>To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to</div> <div><a href="mailto:linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org</a></div> <div><br> </div> </blockquote> <div><br> </div> <br> <fieldset class="moz-mime-attachment-header"></fieldset> <pre wrap="" class="moz-quote-pre">_______________________________________________ linux-aus mailing list <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:[email protected]" moz-do-not-send="true">[email protected]</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus" moz-do-not-send="true">https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus</a> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org" moz-do-not-send="true">linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org</a> </pre> </blockquote> <br> <br> <fieldset class="moz-mime-attachment-header"></fieldset> <pre wrap="" class="moz-quote-pre">_______________________________________________ linux-aus mailing list <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus">https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus</a> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org">linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org</a> </pre> </blockquote> </body> </html> --------------zQdcjui1J0CwWcXBo0ruhMnp-- --===============1347976404281223453== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ linux-aus mailing list [email protected] https://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to linux-aus-unsubscribe-cunTk1MwBs8iFSDQTTA3OBCuuivNXqWP@public.gmane.org --===============1347976404281223453==--