Australian agencies need an AI authority before agents scale
Australia’s public service has moved beyond debating whether to use artificial intelligence. The APS AI Plan aims to accelerate safe adoption, agencies have appointed Chief
Digital government needs a citizen-visible state ledger
Digital government has become very good at giving people places to click. It is still much less reliable at answering a simpler question: what state is my matter
Government agencies urged to clarify accountability for AI implementation
Australian public sector agencies are being urged to simplify complex AI approval processes and move beyond high-level principles in their risk and assurance frameworks. A
Tess Corkish on balancing wit and professionalism: Using humour in government communications
Humour can be a powerful tool in government communications when used thoughtfully. It can enhance engagement, build trust, and make complex topics more accessible to
Cracking corruption: data-driven government initiatives in Australia
Corruption remains a chronic problem in Australia, with serious economic and cultural consequences. As a result, the Australian government has begun to incorporate data-driven anti-corruption
Why public sector technology is a failure
In a scathing report, the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme in Australia highlighted the multitude of ways in which the public sector technology failed