The (my state / nation) Party X believe:2.1 That an innovative vibrant local IT industry is a critical element in the future prosperity of (my state / nation).2.2 Communities, particularly rural or isolated ones, should not be socially or economically disadvantaged by not having low cost high speed internet access. 2.3 Government's data is the property of the people, and should be fully available without paying a toll to a third party company. 2.4 Government departments should not liable to “vendor lock-in”. 2.5 Access to public documents should not require the purchase of additional software. 2.6 Government departments should be leaders in new technology and methodology, allowing the public to benefit from the departments' early take-up. 2.7 Government should use the best software for the task at hand, whilst looking to the effects of this choice both now and in the future. 2.8 Open Source software is a viable alternative to proprietary software, and its use should be encouraged. 2.9 The Government should lead by example by embracing Open Source and Open Standards. 2.10 Government departments' computer systems and networks should utilise technologies that minimise computer waste (see waste policy goal 3.2.3).  

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