Information Technology Committee
- Work status
- Development work
- Jurisdiction links
- Local Soil · National Soil · International Land
- Pillar connections
- Business Assembly
- Chair
- Fiona E
Current work
Developing secure digital infrastructure, communication, collaboration and website support for the Assemblies.
Outputs being developed
Hosting and backup arrangements, communication tools, website improvements, voting support and security guidance.
Authorisation records: see outputs below. Operation is recorded separately from authorisation.
Purpose and working material
Call for Volunteers
We are in need of technically skilled freedom-minded volunteers to join us in building secure, independent digital infrastructure to enable Terra Australis assembly-based self-governance. If you have expertise, time to contribute and a desire to create the assemblies, we invite you to take part in this important initiative.
The following is a guide – we need your expertise to help us know what we actually need.
Terra Australis IT Working Group Charter
Purpose & Mission
The Terra Australis IT Team provides secure, independent, and resilient digital infrastructure to support the self-governing assemblies and growing community of State Nationals. Our mission is to develop, maintain, and protect the technology necessary to ensure private, censorship-resistant communication, coordination, and resource sharing.
Guiding Principles
- Decentralisation
- Security & Privacy
- Resilience & Redundancy
- Open Source or In House
- Simplicity & Accessibility
- Transparency in Governance
Key Areas of Focus
A. Infrastructure & Hosting
- Self-hosted servers for websites, email, and communication platforms
- Decentralised data storage
- Alternative DNS solutions to avoid reliance on mainstream registrars
- Backup & redundancy planning to prevent data loss and service outages
B. Communications & Collaboration
- Private, secure email & messaging systems
- Video conferencing
- Assembly-focused forums & discussion platforms
- Social media alternatives
C. Web Development (immediate start)
- WordPress expertise to work with the Communications Committee
- update TASA website content (add/edit events, News & Updates and new content)
- content corrections and updates
- enhancement to assembly websites
- Collaboration solutions
Elections solution
D. Cyber-security & Digital Sovereignty
- Encryption standards
- Secure authentication methods
- Surveillance resistance
The IT Team operates as a decentralised collective, where members contribute based on skills and expertise. It functions semi-autonomously, making recommendations and seeking authority to proceed from either TASA or the National Assembly as appropriate.
Related subcommittees
Drafts, progress and authorisation
Drafts and feedback
Existing source material and reference links are retained on this page. Dedicated draft links and review dates will be added as the group supplies them. A linked reference document does not by itself establish its authorisation status.
Progress updates
Dated progress reports and milestones will be added here as they are supplied. The purpose and scope above describe the group’s work.
Authorised outputs
No confirmed authorisation record is listed in this section yet. Each completed output will link to its authorised description, Charter or process and show its jurisdiction, pillar and operational status separately.
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