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<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>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 17/7/26 21:36, Hugh Blemings via
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<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>
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<div>I also support this grant and what has been said. Thank
you Fraser and all involved on continuing this.</div>
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<div>Cheers,<br>
Josh</div>
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<div>On Thursday, 16 July 2026 22:23:13 AEST Jonathan Oxer via
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<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>
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<div>I second this.</div>
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<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>
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