Once an IGEM Report is delivered and recommendations are made, key agencies work together to develop a Queensland Government response to the review report. The Queensland Government response outlines the acceptance of the review’s recommendations, in full or partially, and the government’s statement of intent to meet the recommendations.
Queensland Government Action Plans are developed to identify the discrete work packages and key entities responsible for delivering the actions to implement the recommendations made.
The monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) program reports point in time assessments of progress of activities identified in the Action Plans.
The IGEM works collaboratively with lead entities to report on progress and finalise recommendations and activities based on the information and evidence supplied by entities.
The MER Program uses an evidence-based approach to clarify the extent to which activities related to recommendations are being delivered. This ensures there is a sound rationale for IGEM’s evaluation and accurate progress reporting.
Evidence includes amended doctrine, updated policies or procedures, correspondence, training records, public education materials and links to public websites. When assessing the evidence, IGEM considers if it is relevant, contemporary, complete and if it accurately supports the agreed activity in meeting the intent of the recommendation.
- Implemented – complete.
- Strong – outstanding capability supported by evidence of good practice and the capacity to sustain.
- Well placed – capability gaps are identified, and practical improvements are underway, with capacity to achieve outcomes.
- Development area – more action is required to close current capability gaps and deliver improvements over the medium term. Capacity to deliver is not assured.
- Limited – not well placed to address weaknesses in the short to medium term and needs additional capacity and support to secure effective delivery.
- Superseded – replaced by a subsequent recommendation, government or stakeholder activity, changes to government priorities, policy or procedures.
