In recent years, the Australian Public Service (APS) has faced an unprecedented recordkeeping crisis in the midst of continuing controversies, such as the controversial Labour legislation against disinformation and worries about the value and integrity of government contracts. Addressing these issues highlights the need for a solid record-keeping system. To successfully address public concerns, preserve transparency, and maintain operational integrity, the APS must adopt an agile and ethical approach.

Public Spectrum recently spoke with Anne Cornish, the CEO of the Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA), on the Australian Public Service’s (APS) ongoing recordkeeping crisis.

Anne Cornish, in her role as the CEO of RIMPA, gives insight into the reasons why the Australian Public Service’s (APS) recordkeeping crisis is so critical.