John Grant is the acting Chief Information Officer of the Australian Government Information Management Office. The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) fosters the efficient and effective use of ICT by Australian Government departments and agencies. It provides strategic advice, activities and representation relating to the application of ICT to government administration, information and services.
John has experience and a proven record in program development and implementation, policy development and corporate management. Prior to joining NOIE in June 2001, John headed up the division in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission charged with promoting compliance with the prohibition on price exploitation arising from the implementation of the New Tax System, and the GST in particular.
From 1996 to 1999 John headed up the Office of Small Business in a period in which significant reform took place in relation to regulation and fair-trading, including implementation of the Business Entry Point. Previously, John has been involved in a wide range of industry policy and program issues including government information and communications technology policy and the then 150% research and development tax concession.
John has a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in history and accounting.
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