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Sarah Sloan on why Australian government agencies are losing ground in the fight against payment fraud

As governments worldwide grapple with escalating payment fraud, the challenge has shifted from isolated incidents to highly organised, technology-enabled crime operating at scale. Legacy systems,

CommsRoom, Featured Leader

Blair Speedy on why fast, informed engagement beats perfect messaging

Everyday media engagement—not major crises—is where many public sector organisations quietly lose control of their narrative. Despite having robust strategies and approval frameworks in place,

Artificial Intelligence, Opinion

Why Government agencies now face a new standard for cloud and AI spend

Effective from 1 July 2026, the Australian Government’s new Whole-of-Government Cloud Policy marks a significant shift in how government-aligned agencies approach technology investment. The policy

Australia’s recent Federal Budget demonstrates a clear commitment to building resilience amidst rising uncertainty.

Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?

Zak Menegazzi

Public sector and government agencies are under pressure to deliver always-on digital services while facing growing cyber threats.

Why the public sector needs observability to fight AI threats

Christine Low

Investment in cloud technologies continues to accelerate. AU’s cloud migration services market is forecasted to reach US$3.6 billion by 2030.

Why public sector agencies are shifting from cloud-first to cloud-smart strategies

George Harb

By understanding business goals and adopting risk-aware frameworks, leadership can connect cybersecurity decisions with business objectives.

Align risk with business objectives: Strategic data risk management is the answer

Nazy Fouladirad

Align risk with business objectives: Strategic data risk management is the answer

Nazy Fouladirad

Rapid AI adoption across Australia and New Zealand is exposing a growing challenge for organisations: the gap between AI ambition and data readiness.

Data quality and governance emerge as top AI investment priorities in ANZ

Editors Publicspectrum

A UNSW-led audit has found most school-endorsed apps start harvesting children’s data within seconds, often in breach of their own privacy policies.

Researchers warn institutional trust in education apps may be misplaced

Adrianne Saplagio

Privacy Awareness Week 2026 shifts focus from awareness to action, highlighting why complaint handling is central to trust.

Why trust is built through complaint handling, not policy

Editors Publicspectrum

Data Management, Innovation, Opinion

Why public sector agencies are shifting from cloud-first to cloud-smart strategies

The Australian Government’s new Whole-of-Government Cloud Computing Policy comes into effect on 1 July 2026, reinforcing cloud as a cornerstone of modern public service delivery.

Artificial Intelligence, Digital Government, Opinion

Why the public sector needs observability to fight AI threats

Public sector and government agencies are under pressure to deliver always-on digital services while facing cyber threats that are growing in scale, speed and sophistication.

The Albanese Government is allocating $11.6 million to expand free community Wi-Fi access in remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.

Government expands community Wi-Fi to close digital gap in remote Australia

Adrianne Saplagio

The social media minimum age law is proving effective, with millions of under-16 accounts already deactivated, removed or restricted.The social media minimum age law is proving effective, with millions of under-16 accounts already deactivated, removed or restricted.The social media minimum age law is proving effective, with millions of under-16 accounts already deactivated, removed or restricted.

Australia’s minimum age law shuts down 4.7 million under-16 social media accounts

Editors Publicspectrum

Strategic project assurance is a critical enabler that strengthens decision-making, protects public value, and builds delivery confidence.

Project assurance as a strategic enabler

Wayne Coulston and Nicoll Parton

What this means for the government is clear: location intelligence and data enrichment aren’t optional – they’re essential.

Unlocking Opportunity: Why Spatial Data Matters for Government Service Delivery

Gerry Stanley

Artificial Intelligence, Digital Government, Opinion

Why the public sector needs observability to fight AI threats

Public sector and government agencies are under pressure to deliver always-on digital services while facing cyber threats that are growing in scale, speed and sophistication.

Government expands community Wi-Fi to close digital gap in remote Australia

Australia’s minimum age law shuts down 4.7 million under-16 social media accounts

Data Privacy and Protection, News

Researchers warn institutional trust in education apps may be misplaced

A UNSW-led audit of nearly 200 school-endorsed apps found most begin harvesting children’s data within seconds. The findings expose gaps in oversight across schools, developers

Cyber Security, Opinion

Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?

Australia’s recent Federal Budget demonstrates a clear commitment to building resilience amidst rising uncertainty. While investment in initiatives advancing quantum cement the focus on innovation,

Financial crime in Superannuation the risk is real

Artificial Intelligence, Opinion

Why Government agencies now face a new standard for cloud and AI spend

Effective from 1 July 2026, the Australian Government’s new Whole-of-Government Cloud Policy marks a significant shift in how government-aligned agencies approach technology investment. The policy