Government News

A new report from the NSW Ombudsman tabled in Parliament earlier in the month found the NSW public sector has exponentially increased its use of automated decision-making (ADM) systems since a previous report released in 2021.

The eSafety Commissioner has written to six major tech companies with Australian operations to report back on their efforts in protecting online users from "terrorist and violent extremist material and activity".

The ACCC released its latest issues paper related to its digital platforms services inquiry, this time requesting feedback on the state of Australia's online search services.

The latest data breaches report from the OAIC, has found a continuing high number of breaches involving third-parties, mostly a cloud or software provider.

The DTA has commenced a six-month trial of Microsoft's AI capability for its 365 suite, Copilot, with over 50 APS agencies and over 7,400 public servants participating.

Australia Post has inked a multi-year deal with Salesforce to leverage the its data and AI solutions for the Post's ongoing CX transformation.

Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a one-of-a-kind Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support safe and secure online experiences. Managed by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications...

A new report from the NSW Auditor-General has found TfNSW's driver vehicle systemis at " end of life", with the agency criticised for not better managing the system's growth.

Cloud security software provider, Lacework, announced its platform has achieved the Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) certification in Australia.

The ANAO has handed down the results of its third audit into the DFAT's handling of passport services in the 12 months from June 2022.

In the wake of the Government releasing its interim response to the Safe and Responsible AI in Australia consultation, Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic announced an Artificial Intelligence Expert Group had been established.

Australia has come in fifth spot on the 2023 OECD Digital Government Index, its first appearance on the index alongside 38 other participating nations.

The Queensland Government has announced an $8 million investment to review its current Transport Registration and Integrated Licensing System, after the 31-year-old structure suffered several technical failures in the past 12 months.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public health system and in simplifying development application (DA) processes has become the centre of a new taskforce established by NSW Health and an industry proposal call-out from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).

The occupations with the highest level of skill-sets are more likely to be affected by generative AI systems.