A "Second Track" Process is a new process through which previously ad hoc mechanisms for stakeholder engagement in government consultation and decision making become part of the normal method of 'fast tracking' solutions to key issues. The process brings together key thinkers from relevant sectors (government, business, academia, non-government organisations and consumer groups) with a likeminded approach to resolving the issues positively and driving practical outcomes. Working collaboratively, these groups identify problems, initiate discussions, prepare white papers, develop solutions and oversee their implementation.

GAP has pioneered and effectively used the "Second Track" Process over the past six years in areas of knowledge capital, deliberative democracy, telecommunications regulation, urban water pricing, low carbon economy, social investment, health policy, evidence based medicine and pharmacogenomics. The success of GAP initiatives demonstrates that these new ways of interaction between government, business and the community can be further developed, tested and refined for the public benefit, without putting at risk the core, fundamental machinery of government.

Our current "Second Track" projects include task forces in complex project management, open media, innovation, public policy, economic growth and social progress, cyber security, cloud computing, electronic health and tertiary music education.

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GAP's reputation for excellence is founded on its strong track record of successful high-level national and global initiatives covering a wide range of industries and issues. Each GAP project, be it a closed-door boardroom roundtable or a national congress in a parliamentary setting, constitutes the beginning of a process. One of the main objectives is the formation of Consultative Committees of stakeholders who work to ensure the recommendations flowing from each GAP initiative become reality.

09.2012 - "National Economic Review": GAP Growth Summit ^NEW!
GAP is convening a series of annual growth summits over the next three years (2010-2012) to review Australia's economic strengths, highlight opportunities for progress and develop a plan for growth and innovation. The 2010 Summit, the first in the series, raised the need for a wider definition of growth and emphasised the positive aspects of using new parameters in measuring economic and social progress. The key themes of the 2011 Summit , were the impact and opportunities of Australia's predicted population growth (see Report of Proceedings here ^NEW!). The third Summit will be held on Thursday, 13 and Friday, 14 September 2012 at NSW Parliament House in Sydney. >>

01-02.2012 - "Strata Laws": Online Consultation
The NSW Government plans to start a comprehensive review of its strata and community title laws in 2012, which may include significant amendments to the existing legislation. To support this reform, GAP is hosting an online community consultation on Open Forum to give individuals and businesses affected
by the reforms an opportunity to raise specific
issues or concerns and share their experiences. Contributions close 29 February 2012. >>

06.2011 - GAP Workshop on Cloud Computing
This one-day workshop debated the issues raised in the GAP Cloud Computing Task Force report and the strategies by which Australia may leverage the use of Cloud Computing to drive national productivity and international competitiveness.>>

03.2011 - "Primary Health Care and Private Patient Journey"
The Australian Centre for Health Research and Global Access Partners brought together thought leaders from primary health care, private hospitals, private health insurance and consumer health organisations to address issues related to private health reform, in a workshop on 2 March 2011 in Melbourne. >>

2010-2011 - First 5000
First 5000 is an exclusive virtual business development alliance for top 5000 Australian medium size enterprises (MEs). The three key objectives of First 5000 are to offer general business support and networking opportunities for leading Australian MEs, provide strong business-to-business connections between major enterprises and medium business and establish intellectual leadership and influence on mid-market issues. Membership is free and by invitation only. >>

2007-2011 - Open Forum
Open Forum is an interactive discussion website hosted and moderated by GAP which provides a platform for focused dialogue on social, political, economic, ecological and cultural issues and challenges. The forum is registration based and enables participants to make connections, share their opinions and concerns, test their ideas, raise and discuss specific topics, suggest solutions and ultimately contribute to policy development and economic outcomes for government and business. >>

The past forums coordinated by GAP have achieved real and lasting change and improvement to those involved:

11.2009 - GAP/ACHR Congress on Australia's Health
The Congress, jointly hosted by GAP and the Australian Centre for Health Research, examined key aspects of the health reform proposals and the improvements required for the national health system to effectively meet the future needs of Australia's growing and ageing population. >>

2008 - GAP Urban Water Forum
In association with The Allen Consulting Group, GAP run a series of forums for a group of leaders from government, business and academia, to address the major challenges facing the urban water sector, with a special focus on pricing. This work was documented in a report which was publicly released in August 2009. >>

09.2008 - GAP Congress on Regulatory Affairs
The Congress outlined how a flexible regulatory environment and the active participation of industry and citizenry in the pre-legislative consultation process can contribute to a stronger, more productive economy and a more informed and innovative society. >>

09.2007 - Implementing a Rational e-Health System in Australia
A strategic workshop held in Parliament House in Canberra discussed the cost to the nation and the individual of continuing with Australia's current disjointed chronic health care system. >>

08.2007 - Creating a Better Regulatory Environment for Innovation
This Forum brought together a select group of top level government and business executives to explore priorities and actions which may be pursued through the proposed National Innovation Agenda. >>

02.2007 - GAP Congress on Wellness & Ageing
Held in Parliament House of Victoria in February 2007, the Congress explored the concept of preventive healthcare and increasing general "wellness" of the population as a means to better manage Australia's healthcare issues. >>

12.2006 - Virtual Opportunity IV: Identity & Access
Legal, technological and governance frameworks needed to protect our privacy in the Information Age were discussed at the Virtual Opportunity Congress, in Brisbane in December 2006. >>

06.2006 - GAP Forum on Commercialising Nanotechnology in Water
The Forum examined the business potential and future applications of nanotechnology in water management. >>

04.2006 - GAP Forum on Leveraging Networks in Business
Promoting the concept of international partnership, the GAP Forum focused on the development of a framework that would allow Australian businesses to effectively leverage their global networks. >>

11.2005 - GAP Congress on Knowledge Capital
How businesses measure and report their knowledge-based assets under current accounting practices, and what are universal standards for Knowledge Capital assessment, were the key discussion topics at this strategic international conference in November 2005. >>

09.2004 - Better Health Care Through Electronic Information
This GAP Forum brought together executive stakeholders from Government, Business, Research, Industry and the vendor community to discuss national priorities and further steps in building an interoperable health care system in Australia. >>

06.2004 - GAP Forum on Ecological Sustainability
The Forum aimed to foster business engagement in sustainable Built Environment. Discussions, led by Bjorn Stigson, President of the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, focused on energy, water, resources and climate change adaptation. >>

12.2003 - Virtual Opportunity III: Security and Risk
With the support of the Commonwealth and NSW Governments, and the representation from the OECD, UN and EU, the Congress promoted understanding of opportunities presented by the information age, with a specific focus on security and risk as engines of global economic activity. >>

12.2003 - GAP Forum on Informatics in Biology and Medicine
Discussions were built around informatics capabilities for the biological science and health sectors, Australia's participation in this important, emerging industry, and ways to benefit from scientific and commercial opportunities it presents. >>

03.2003 - Entrepreneurial Mission to the EU and Central Europe
In March GAP hosted the inaugural Australia/Central Europe Business Leaders Forum and participated in CeBIT 2003 in Germany. >>

11.2002 - Vendor Management & Outsourcing
This highly successful Forum, organised by GAP in Sydney in November 2002, brought to Australia Paul Strassmann, former CIO of NASA. >>

1999-2002 - Business Leaders' Forum on Sustainable Development
As a member of the Steering Committee, GAP assisted in the organisation of the Business Leaders' Forums on Sustainable Development - a series held in Canberra annually from 1999 to 2002.

1997, 1998 - Virtual Opportunities I and II
The Virtual Opportunity Congress series started in 1997 and since its inception has covered a number of hot topics. Both congresses were supported by Industry and Governments, and resulted in major policy changes within the areas of Internet regulation and e-commerce. >>

 
GAP was also involved in the following projects:

04.2004 - The UK Australia Future Leaders Dialogue

06.2004 - OECD Ministerial and Business Symposium, Turkey
In the framework of the Bologna Process, the Second OECD Ministerial Conference on SMEs competing in a Knowledge Economy was held in Istanbul on 3-5 June. The Business Symposium Recommendations were prepared by an organising committee co-chaired by Mr Peter Fritz, Managing Director of the TCG Group and Global Access Partners.

GAP is part of the TCG^® Group of companies. Through TCG, we have been in the business of building businesses for over 38 years. >>

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