Zen and the ‘wicked problem’ of AI and digitalisation Communications & Technology The characteristics of digitisation generally and AI specifically inherently introduce wicked problems, and require systems solutions. Go with the flow.
Avoiding bias in automated decision-making May 6, 2024 By Joshua Gliddon 2024 Digital ID and Privacy Special Report The potential positives of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making are numerous, but human design and oversight are necessities.
Premium Insights and analysis Budget 2024: What we know about Future Made in Australia May 5, 2024 By Dan Holmes Economy & Industry Treasurer Jim Chalmers spruiks “fourth economy” in a Future Made in Australia speech ahead of federal Budget 2024.
‘Contemporary challenges’ prompt AUKMIN update, climate action plan on horizon March 22, 2024 By Melissa Coade Defence Australia and the UK have formalised consulting on issues impacting the sovereignty and regional security of both nations.
VET needs more attention to solve public sector tech skills shortage March 11, 2024 By Dan Holmes Education With 61% of VET providers prioritising ICT courses, TAFE can provide IT qualifications more quickly, less expensively than universities can.
Australia invests $3 million in dengue fever research, levels up Laos partnership March 7, 2024 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia and Laos commit to long-term climate finance, addressing transnational crime, and more people-to-people talks.
Secretary’s strict after-hours email policy was influenced by executive coach February 20, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Natalie James encourages all APS to think about their personal boundaries for properly disconnecting after-hours, to return refreshed.
Premium Interviews We must keep an open mind on making necessary changes, says Deloitte CEO February 1, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Deloitte chief executive officer Adam Powick says he has identified several key issues within professional services that need further reflection.
Premium Columnists Inclusive design is not what you think — it’s the able-bodied who tag along February 1, 2024 By Zoë Rose Editors' Picks Disability has been the driver behind an inexhaustible number of inventions and improvements, and it’s able people who are the included.
Digital transformation remains confusing and challenging for public servants January 18, 2024 By Dan Holmes Communications & Technology Public servants love new technology but don’t like or understand artificial intelligence. Experts say this is a missed opportunity.
Did you Tech 2023? A wrap of the year’s tech news, with an Australian flavour December 18, 2023 By Miah Hammond-Errey Communications & Technology Surely, 2023 must be the year of AI. It’s the year we realised AI stopped being in the future and arrived in our here and now.
Train travel in Greater Sydney gets ‘user-friendly’ spit polish November 15, 2023 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Sydney Trains has rolled out an “accelerated” five-point plan to give Greater Sydney accessible updates on journey and potential disruptions.
NSW to build evidence base of youth screen-time addictions November 7, 2023 By Melissa Coade New South Wales NSW will investigate how screen time adversely affects the learning and development of children, funded by the state government.
Julie Bishop’s method for getting the most out of APS in cabinet July 27, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Former foreign minister and Liberal MP Julie Bishop has told an audience in Canberra that her experience of the public service was with professionals who had a good appetite for robust conversations with the government.
Kathy Ophel Keller on being recognised for agricultural research June 12, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment The retired executive director at SARDI was awarded a PSM for her work in public sector agricultural research.
