Overview

The SCICT is a strategic, decision-making committee for whole-of-government ICT use by the Australian Government.  SCICT's agenda is informed and supported by both the Business Process Transformation Committee (BPTC) and the Chief Information Officer Committee (CIOC).

Background

The Secretaries' Committee on ICT (SCICT) was established in place of the Information Management Strategy Committee (IMSC) in June 2006 as a strategic, decision-making committee, to drive whole-of-government approaches relating to the use of ICT across government. 

SCICT was created to enable a strategic and focused approach to implement the e-Government strategy, to improve efficiency in the Government's use and investment in ICT, and to use ICT to reduce 'red tape' or duplication in government, for citizens and business.

SCICT membership

The SCICT is a smaller committee comprising of six members at the Secretary or CEO level and is chaired by Dr Ian Watt, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Deregulation.  The following agencies are represented on the SCICT: 

• Attorney-General's Department 
• Australian Customs Service
• Department of Education, Science and Training
• Department of Human Services Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
• Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources

For general enquiries about the SCICT, contact Phillip Lynch of the SCICT Secretariat on 02 6215 1627.