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(3) How much funding has been identified for this initiative.

(4) What is the source of allocated funding.

(5) Will this initiative be implemented by InTACT or by an external provider, and why.

(6) How will this initiative be managed.

(7) What elements and platforms will be included in this social media campaign.

(8) Will this campaign accommodate individuals with disabilities; if not, why not.

Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) The initiative is currently in the final stages of planning.

(2) The initiative will commence in mid-2013.

(3) Funding of $40,000 has been identified for the initiative.

(4) The initiative is being funded as part of the Growth, Diversification and Jobs business development strategy for the ACT.

(5) The initiative will be implemented by an external provider with expertise in utilising social media for business promotion.

(6) The initiative will be managed by the Communications and Media Team within the Economic Development Directorate as part of the Growth, Diversification and Jobs strategy.

(7) The initiative will employ a number of social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook, as well as other website and smart phone apps. The core elements of the initiative will be a citizen-centric business promotion campaign and social media training for local business operators.

(8) All online materials produced by the Economic Development Directorate comply with the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, so as to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Employment—skilled migration
(Question No 103)

Mr Smyth asked the Minister for Economic Development, upon notice, on 10 April 2013:

(1) What sponsor needs has the Government identified as a result of the establishment of the State Migration Plan with the Commonwealth Government.

(2) How does this relate to the decreased Employer Sponsored and Skilled Independent figures for the half-yearly report.

Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:


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