The Promise of Digital Government: Transforming Public Services, Regulation, and Citizenship Menzies Research Centre Number 4

Digital disruption is transforming the marketplace and improving our lives in ways we never imagined. But by comparison government services seem clunky, sluggish and slipshod. Angus Taylor says it is time governments caught up. The transformative power of digital technology can disrupt traditional lacklustre public services, redefine regulation and make governments more efficient, open and accountable. Crucially digital innovation puts the citizen back at the centre of the modern state in line with fundamental liberal and conservative principles. Series Editor: Nick Cater

Matt Price was a highly respected political journalist who wrote for The Australian and appeared regularly on radio and TV, including The Insiders and Richard Glovers afternoon show on 702. Matt died prematurely of cancer in November last year. He is survived by his wife and children.