Australian Innovation Report plugs social networking

The long awaited report on a review of Australia's innovation systems was recently released
http://www.innovation.gov.au/innovationreview/Pages/home.aspx. The report was somewhat damning on the previous Liberal government showing data on how Australia's innovation capability had been systematically eroded over the decade or more that they were in power. As far as networks were concerned the report gave a plug to social networking and web 2.0 and even suggested some experimentation by government agencies. I know many public servants who are 'closet' social networkers but when it comes to work, the cultural barriers are fierce. However, I applaud the reports authors for having a go and lets see what happens...