Project assurance as a strategic enabler
Strategic project assurance is no longer a compliance exercise: it’s a critical enabler that strengthens decision-making, protects public value, and builds delivery confidence across government
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,
New cloud policy sets direction for APS adoption ahead of 2026 commencement
The DTA has released a new Cloud Policy to establish a clear direction for cloud adoption across the APS. The policy strengthens the foundations for
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
Queensland on leading AI governance in public sector
The Queensland Government’s Customer and Digital Group (QGCDG) unveiled a detailed artificial intelligence governance policy to guide the implementation of AI in state agencies. The
Featured Leaders 2023: Facing data reforms and advancements within Australia’s public sector
For this year’s Featured Leaders, Public Spectrum interviewed professionals whose expertise ranged from largely data management to cyber security to share their experience and showcase
Opinion 2023: Fueling growth and advancement
Knowledge is vital to development, and advancement is required in the public sector to meet new problems. This year, Public Spectrum provided insights from thought
Rubrik strengthens public sector trust
Underscoring Rubrik’s commitment to local customers, Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data SecurityTM company, today announced the completion of the Infosec Registered Assessors Programme (IRAP) Assessment
Australia’s public sector prioritises data, governance amid innovation, growth challenges
New research shows public sector organisations value data, but governance and compliance are taking over as the primary objectives and responsibilities of data leaders. 53%
APSC vs CPSU: An in-depth look into the fiery dispute
A dispute is currently happening in-between the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) and federal government agencies, represented by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC).