Review to weigh Australian intelligence delivery on security, prosperity and values Federal The PM has announced a sweeping review of Australia’s National Intelligence Community and the government agencies comprising it.
Data strategies emerging in digital governments of the future November 16, 2022 By Joshua Gliddon 2022 Data for Decision Making Special Report How federal and state governments are evolving data strategies to support digital transformation and give taxpayers what they want.
Ex ASIO boss, APS secretary join National Security College July 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Education Two former Australian Public Service leaders have taken up academic roles at the Australian National University’s National Security College.
Australia joins world-first artificial intelligence forum June 16, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Australia has become a founding member of the world’s first forum to look at ways of ensuring that artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically.
Who wants to be the next Australian Space Agency boss? December 18, 2019 By Stephen Easton Career Advice The Australian government is looking for a “visionary space leader” to take over from the inaugural head of its new Space Agency, Dr Megan Clark, when her term ends midway through 2020.
How to deliver great policy advice December 5, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Leaders from across the public sector, the private sector, and academia have come together to discuss the ins and outs of delivering great policy advice. Last month the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA), and four departmental secretaries launched the Delivering Great Policy initiative. The four key […]
CSIRO releases strategies for government to ‘improve quality of life’ with AI November 20, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The national science agency has developed an artificial intelligence technology roadmap for the government which prioritises health, infrastructure, and the environment.
Premium Insights and analysis Space Agency chief Dr Megan Clark on providing influential advice to government: tell them what the public really thinks November 20, 2019 By Stephen Easton Features In this year’s Williams Oration, Australian Space Agency chief executive Dr Megan Clark offered to explain the thinking behind foundational decisions taken in the agency’s establishment, for the benefit of her fellow public sector leaders. She hopes the agency can maintain an early groundswell of community support though lots of open, honest dialogue with stakeholders and a commitment to stick its word.
Ministers made up their own minds on regional grants after public servants gave weak advice November 14, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Public servants can’t stop ministers doling out questionable grants of taxpayer’s money, but it’s important that their advice on who deserves the money is strong and the process beyond reproach.
Premium Columnists Standing between politicians and barrels of pork: why strong and sound processes are a must November 14, 2019 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks You could practically see eyes rolling across Canberra as yet another devastating performance audit of a federal government regional grants program arrived on November 5. Same old pork, just a more recent barrel.
Former digital government boss criticises new ethical AI guidelines November 12, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has released a set of “aspirational” and entirely voluntary ethics principles for Australian businesses that use artificial intelligence. The principles are designed to encourage organisations to think about the impact of AI, according to the department. “They are aspirational and intended to complement–not substitute–existing AI related regulations,” it […]
Leaked documents reveal government sites covered in flammable cladding October 24, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal At least 11 Commonwealth buildings have been found to contain flammable cladding, two years into a nationwide audit. Flammable material has been found in five Defence buildings, but more than 200 buildings require further inspection.
Challenging ideas challenges: tips for successful brainstorming from public sector case studies September 19, 2019 By Public Sector Innovation Network Career Advice Love them or hate them, ideas challenges are an old favourite in the public sector – but how effective are they? The February 2019 Public Sector Innovation Network (PSIN) meeting unpacked the good, bad, and ugly of ideas challenges using real public sector case studies. The general consensus was that while ideas challenges are great […]
APS ‘digital capability hub’ idea to emerge from $100,000 feasibility study in two weeks September 13, 2019 By Stephen Easton Career Advice The next chapter in the eternal quest to build “digital capability” in the Australian Public Service may be the creation of an “innovative online learning platform” by a company that received a $100,000 federal grant to spend on a three-month feasibility study.
Data61 launches ‘digital twin’ lab in Melbourne August 21, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology CSIRO’s data innovation group Data61 has launched a lab that allows “digital twins” — virtual replicas of physical objects and systems — to be created by and for various industries.
