Australia’s minimum age law shuts down 4.7 million under-16 social media accounts
The Albanese Government’s social media minimum age law is proving effective, with millions of under-16 accounts already deactivated, removed or restricted. Preliminary analysis from eSafety
Unlocking Opportunity: Why Spatial Data Matters for Government Service Delivery
When I had the privilege of leading the discussion at our recent webinar, Unlocking Access – Enriching Public Services with Location Intelligence, one thing became
Future of work: How skilled migration strengthens Australia’s innovation, technology, and workforce capacity
Australia’s labour market is enduring pressures that far exceed just temporary workforce shortfalls. Demographic changes, such as an ageing population and a slowdown in the
Future-proofing public services with responsible AI
Australia’s public sector is under growing pressure to modernise systems, deliver better citizen services, and strengthen cyber resilience, all while managing tight budgets, legacy infrastructure,
OIAC launches first-ever compliance sweep targeting in-person data collection
Australia’s privacy regulator will start 2026 with its first-ever compliance sweep, conducting a targeted review of selected businesses’ privacy policies to ensure they meet strict
Rethinking ROI in government: Delivering public value through incremental, outcome-driven projects
Demonstrating return on investment has never been more critical, or more complex, for Australia’s public sector. Agencies operate within tight fiscal environments, heightened accountability, and
Unlocking Zero Trust: Why the public sector needs AI, not different frameworks
Australia aims to become a world leader in cybersecurity by 2030, a goal that is both ambitious and essential. The federal government’s Cyber Security Strategy
Australia fuels $6.2b cybersecurity shield
The Australian Government announced a significant initiative that outlines its strategic vision for adopting artificial intelligence in the public sector in light of increasing AI-driven
Australia benchmarks AI Index responsible adoption
The National Artificial Intelligence Centre of the Australian Government and research firm Fifth Quadrant unveiled the Responsible AI Index 2025 in Canberra. This index evaluates
Australia ignites AI public service surge
Deputy CEO Lucy Poole delivered a keynote address at Tech in Gov on 12 August, outlining the next phase of artificial intelligence integration in Australia’s public sector,
Australia grants $21M for AI innovation
On 2 July 2025, the Australian Government awarded $21.2 million to South Australian universities through the Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate Grant to accelerate the
Empowering development skills for Australia’s digital future
The transition to digital government in Australia’s public sector highlights the vital focus on ongoing personal development and skill enhancement. In a time of rapid