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    From Artificial Intelligence to Information Intelligence: are you ready to scale?

    Jon Palin
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    Government payment fraud is no longer a back-office compliance issue, but a systemic risk shaped by fragmentation and legacy infrastructure.

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

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    Everyday media engagement—not major crises—is where many public sector organisations quietly lose control of their narrative.

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    Clear communication is often cited as a cornerstone of effective government—but legal complexity still dominates many public-facing messages.

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    Adrianne Saplagio
    Dominique Barker, CIO at the Australian Institute of Family Studies, sits at the intersection of data, technology, and human judgement.

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    Social media rivals GPs as a health information source for Australian parents

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    Kelso in northern Tasmania has gained improved mobile coverage under the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program, boosting connectivity in the rural community.

    Government-backed mobile upgrade enhances safety and connectivity in Kelso

    Editors Publicspectrum
    Visa’s Spring 2026 Biannual Threats Report shows scams are the fastest-growing source of consumer harm, with criminals increasingly using AI and social engineering to trick users into authorising payments.

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    Lack of identity visibility exposes organisations to AI-driven cyber risk

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    Visa’s Spring 2026 Biannual Threats Report shows scams are the fastest-growing source of consumer harm, with criminals increasingly using AI and social engineering to trick users into authorising payments.

    Social engineering and AI drive surge in consumer payment scams

    Adrianne Saplagio
    New research from Rubrik Zero Labs finds enterprises are deploying AI agents faster than they can secure them.

    Agentic AI increases cyber risk as governance lags behind deployment

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    Study highlights gap between cyber awareness and real-world online behaviour in Australia

    Adrianne Saplagio
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    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

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    We must rethink the architecture of AU governance, shifting away from centralised control toward a distributed data stewardship model.

    The end of centralisation: Why distributed data stewardship is the future of government

    Anna Mascarello
    Australia rolls out Age-Restricted Material Codes, protecting children online from harmful content, including AI chatbots and pornography.

    Online safety framework expands to cover AI-powered chatbots and companions

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    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
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    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

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    Monash University and Australia Awards Fellows developed a toolkit to support value-based digital health in Indonesia.

    Digital health leaders launch value-based innovation framework for Indonesia

    Adrianne Saplagio
    La Trobe University leads a national project using quantum and AI technologies to cut energy use and emissions in Australian data centres.

    Quantum and AI technologies to transform efficiency in Australia’s data centres

    Editors Publicspectrum
    The Albanese Government is upgrading 97,000 Canberra homes and businesses from FTTN to full fibre, delivering faster, more reliable high-speed internet.

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    Blacktown City Council has improved community engagement, governance, and operational efficiency by embedding plain-language principles.

    Supporting multilingual communities through clear, simple government communication

    Adrianne Saplagio
    Douglas FM received a $12,000 Quick Response Grant from the Albanese Government’s Community Broadcasting Program to repair damage and stay on air.

    Community Broadcasting Program offers quick grants for unexpected radio challenges

    Adrianne Saplagio
    The Albanese Government is providing over $1.7 million in disaster support for Victorian and Queensland communities affected by recent fires and floods.

    Disaster-hit communities to receive $1.7 million boost in emergency relief

    Adrianne Saplagio
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    Affordability and reliability outweigh speed in Australians’ expectations for the NBN

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    Emergency call system to face regulatory overhaul following outage lessons

    Editors Publicspectrum
    Tasmania’s Tylers Hill hiking spot is now better connected, with improved mobile coverage delivered through the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.

    Expanded mobile coverage improves safety and access at Tylers Hill

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    Australia Launches Cable Connectivity

    Australia launches cable connectivity and resilience infrastructure

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    Australian parents are increasingly turning to social media and AI tools for health advice as cost-of-living pressures and limited access to traditional care drive new patterns of support for physical and mental wellbeing, according to new research.

    Social media rivals GPs as a health information source for Australian parents

    Editors Publicspectrum
    Kelso in northern Tasmania has gained improved mobile coverage under the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program, boosting connectivity in the rural community.

    Government-backed mobile upgrade enhances safety and connectivity in Kelso

    Editors Publicspectrum
    New research from Oysterly Media shows Millennials are the most active and trusting users of AI in Australia, while Gen Z is the most sceptical cohort despite perceptions they lead adoption.

    Millennials emerge as Australia’s biggest AI users while Gen Z grows sceptical

    Adrianne Saplagio
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    Study finds most Australian organisations unprepared for AI-led brand visibility

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Developing an effective data ecosystem

Developing an effective data ecosystem

Data culture is not just about data; it’s also the chief enabler for transforming how information is being managed now and in the future.  

The journey of building an ecosystem through data

The journey of building an ecosystem through data

Building an ecosystem through data has become paramount in today’s data-driven world. As it has become difficult for governments to collect and store vast amounts

NZ government strengthens data privacy laws against third parties

NZ government strengthens data privacy laws against third parties

The New Zealand Government is planning to bolster its data privacy laws by requiring individuals to be notified when their data is transferred or sold

eSafety Commissioner issues legal notice against Twitter

eSafety Commissioner issues legal notice against Twitter

The eSafety Commissioner of Australia issues a legal notice against Twitter. This notice demands information about the platform’s efforts to combat online hate.   Twitter

Home Affairs appoints new National Cyber Security Coordinator

Home Affairs appoints new National Cyber Security Coordinator

The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Air Marshal Darren Goldie AM CSC as the first-ever National Cyber Security Coordinator. This solidifies the government’s

Public consultation launched to further combat online misinformation

Public consultation launched to combat online misinformation

ACMA has launched a public consultation on a framework aimed at empowering digital platforms to combat online misinformation.  “Mis and disinformation sows division within the

NSW anti-slavery commissioner addresses modern slavery

NSW anti-slavery commissioner addresses modern slavery

The NSW anti-slavery commissioner has announced that the organisation will focus on addressing modern slavery in government procurement practices as part of one of five

NZ Gov sets new record with 12,000 additional public homes delivered

NZ Gov sets new record with 12,000 additional public homes delivered

NZ Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced a significant achievement as the government completed the delivery of more than 12,000 additional public homes since October 2017.

CSIRO welcomes new Chief Executive to lead scientific innovations

CSIRO welcomes new Chief Executive to lead scientific innovations

Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has welcomed the appointment of Professor Doug Hilton AO as CSIRO’s new Chief Executive.  “I warmly welcome the

iPhone commuters to benefit from NSW Gov and Apple partnership

iPhone commuters to benefit from NSW Gov and Apple partnership

Sydney commuters can now bid farewell to the annoyance of being stuck behind someone struggling to unlock their iPhone during morning peak hour as they

ATO strengthens data-matching capability to combat tax evasion

ATO strengthens data-matching capability to combat tax evasion

In a bid to crack down on tax evasion, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced the expansion of its data-matching capability to ensure taxpayers

PwC temporarily banned from providing new tax advice to NSW Government

PwC temporarily banned from providing new tax advice to NSW Government

PwC has faced further consequences as it has been prohibited from offering any new tax advice to the NSW Government. The decision comes in the

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