[Linux-aus] Grant Application from Fraser Tweedale for Support the myGov Code Generator source code FOI review

[Kathy Reid]

+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.
>>>
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