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Australian agencies need an AI challenge log before automation scales

Australia is strengthening AI governance, but agencies need better ways to track and learn from challenged AI decisions.

Australia’s public sector is building stronger structures for governing artificial intelligence. The next test will happen far from the committee room, when a public servant,

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Zero Trust biometrics and layered security are bridging the gap between physical and digital protection to secure AU critical infrastructure.

As organisations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, protecting digital systems alone is no longer enough. Security leaders are also strengthening physical access controls, recognising that

Out-of-home advertising grows as brands rethink digital strategy 

AU brands are returning to the street for 2026 as out-of-home advertising reaches $1.44B, driven by rising AI distrust & digital ad-blocking.

Australian brands are increasing investment in out-of-home advertising as concerns about digital ad effectiveness, AI-generated content, and declining consumer trust reshape media strategies. According to

Nothing Artificial About Australian AI Adoption: Business and Government Trends

Australian businesses are steadily integrating artificial intelligence into their workflows and operations, but progress is uneven, with government agencies in particular lagging.

A growing share of Australian businesses and organisations now use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, but adoption remains uneven and concentrated among a relatively small number

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Global semiconductor revenues are set to surpass $1 trillion in 2026, marking a historic milestone for the industry, says Omdia. This growth is being driven

Lycamobile fined $376,200 over identity check failures and scam breaches

Telco Lycamobile has paid a $376,200 penalty for failing to verify identities when transferring services, resulting in consumer losses of at least $175,000.

Telco Lycamobile has paid a $376,200 penalty for failing to verify identities when transferring services, resulting in consumer losses of at least $175,000. An Australian

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

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

The Albanese Government is providing over $1.7 million in disaster support for Victorian and Queensland communities affected by recent fires and floods. Shared across 39

Australia and Indonesia formalise closer defence and strategic ties

Prime Minister Albanese has completed a successful visit to Indonesia, deepening Australia’s partnership with a key regional neighbour.

Prime Minister Albanese has completed a successful visit to Indonesia, deepening Australia’s partnership with a key regional neighbour. Prime Minister Albanese and the President of

Grok under scrutiny: Monash expert on image misuse and whether Australia should act

The AI image-editing tool Grok is facing growing scrutiny globally, with governments moving to restrict or ban aspects of its use.

The AI image-editing tool Grok is facing growing scrutiny globally, with governments including Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK moving to restrict or ban aspects of

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

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.

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

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

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

Workforce shortages can be seen in the sectors that should be driving innovation and adopting the most advanced technology.

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

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