The Department of Rural and Community Development's website went live in August 2017 following the establishment of the Department in July 2017. As the Department's website is hosted on the Government network, no additional costs were incurred in building it. The Department's website has not been revamped or remodelled since it went live, although it is anticipated that further development work will take place over the course of the next 12 months.
My officials and I have met with the Strategic Communications Unit to discuss the simplification of Government communications in the context of the further development of the Department’s communications capability. As a new Department, I am keen to ensure the quality and accessibility of information for the public as well as to ensure value for money for any media spend incurred by my Department. Officials are participating in on-going discussions on a cross-government approach to support a streamlined and efficient set of arrangements to support my Department’s work.