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A comprehensive approach to addressing the human security risks posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution is needed – one that supports consideration across the breadth of security dimensions impacted and addresses root causes. Climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution are triple planetary crises of our time. They are widespread, intensifying and unequivocally human-induced. In September the world’s temperatures were 0.93C warmer than average – and in Australia, we experienced the driest month on record. The Bureau of Meteorology has since declared an El Nino and positive Indian Ocean Dipole are both underway increasing climate and environment risks in […]

Being an industry that stores a lot of sensitive information, the security community and decision makers in the Australian Public Sector must be up-to-date with the latest trends in cybersecurity and the threats that may prevent them from keeping their databases safe and sound in the future. This issue of BlackBerry’s ‘Global Threat Intelligence Report’ explores the latest cybersecurity challenges faced by many industry sectors, including the following highlights. During the period between June 2023 and August 2023, there was a 70% increase of unique malware files compared to BlackBerry’s previous reporting period. BlackBerry Cybersecurity solutions stopped over 3.3 million […]

Australia’s strategic policy has for decades suffered from a crisis of identity. We are not alone in changing political priorities, mismanaged projects or having to adjust to evolving strategic circumstances. But we want to have it both ways, all the time, and without due care to how long it takes or how much it costs. In their new eBook ‘Lessons from Cato and the failure of imagination’, Synergy wonders whether Defence has the ability to transform quickly before the strategic window of opportunity slams shut forever. This eBook also asks whether our adversary is: prioritising effective mobilisation at the national […]

Australia’s shifting media landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for the public sector going into 2024. Driven by rising fears of misinformation and a growing desire for diverse perspectives, the Australian public expects more from the news and entertainment they consume.  Streem’s 2023 State of Australian Media report explores the five major trends shaping the media landscape today. For public sector leaders, these insights can act as a compass guiding policy decisions in the new year. Here are some key takeaways from the report.  Changing news consumption in 2023 The Australian public still turns to the news as a key […]

As this year comes to a close, public sector leaders may look to the media landscape to help guide policy decisions that they are planning to focus on in 2024. This is why it is essential for them to understanding the trends that are present in the media now as this will impact on the direction it is heading towards in the future. These trends are explored in Streem’s ‘State of Australian Media Report 2023’. By reading through this report, you will: Understand the changes and pressing issues that define the state of Australian media today. Learn about the five […]

If 2023 is remembered for nothing else, it will be for how artificial intelligence (AI) has pervaded the public consciousness and industries alike to become a defining force in our lives. While innovative companies and fast-moving sectors have been quick to adopt AI solutions, the public sector without the competitive pressures faced by private companies, has remained tentative towards AI adoption. The reality, however, is that digital transformation – and indeed AI-powered transformation – is now an expectation, rather than a nice-to-have. So decision-makers in the public sector must start reacting to how AI is impacting the communities they serve, […]

We have seen the rise of artificial intelligence across many different industries, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down in the future. In fact, according to Morgan Stanley, 40% of the labour force could be affected by AI within 3 years. As AI continues to find its place within the public sector, there has been a question asked by many agencies in regards to their own operations. Commercial AI capabilities are evolving and scaling at pace. What should public sector agencies consider and act on now? This whitepaper by Terrace Services ‘AI readiness planning’ will: Explore the challenge […]

Nothing. The leader’s job should be complete before the emergency arises. Prescience, foresight, risk management. It is preparedness for you and your team.  I learned the lesson when deployed with Australians on a peacekeeping mission – Australian soldiers in the most mined county in the world with French aviators, German medical staff, and three hours away from the nearest hospital in Thailand.  What could possibly go wrong? Our first casualty was a soldier hit by a motor vehicle. The hardest thing I had to do was sit on my hands and not get involved. It was traumatic, for me as […]

In a 1979 interview with Ray Bradbury, the acclaimed science-fiction author lamented that he was often asked to play the role of futurist: “People ask me to predict the future when all I want to do is prevent it. Better yet, build it. Predicting the future is much too easy, anyway. You look at the people around you, the street you stand on, the visible air you breathe, and predict more of the same. To hell with more. I want better.” While the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) can’t predict the future, it does nonetheless chart a course for better. Unfortunately, […]

No doubt the environmental benefits of low-or-no-emissions driving are critical. Having said that, we don’t buy a car purely for what it is. Who it is matters just as much – the characteristics and capabilities that set it apart. The emotional connection forged between car and driver. An electric platform presents possibilities for manufacturers to reshape automotive architecture and rethink what a car can be. Read on to discover how this could lead to a car that captures your heart as well as your mind. Your vehicle could become the most dependable member of your crew. A range of brands […]

During the last few months, it has been highlighted the extend to which the federal public sector has been compromised by the consulting industry. In order to continue delivering the quality and effect that Australians expect, it will need to rebuild capacity, capability, and trust. This won’t be a simple, quick journey. Buyers will need to make a conscious, and active, choice across the federal and state public sectors as all parties work to remedy the current situation. It will require behavioural change, and policies to encourage that change. By reading this policy paper ‘Building a competitive Australian advisory industry’, […]

Today’s citizens live in a world of effortless digital experiences. They expect information to be easy to find, and for services to meet their specific needs.  And when they do need help – they want it to be available instantly. These expectations have been forged by interactions with banks, retailers, and other ecommerce providers, but they apply to all service providers – including public sector agencies. Public sector leaders are no strangers to meeting citizen’s rising expectations for effective and innovative services, but traditional change methodologies that take years to deliver results no longer satisfy demands for rapid change. At […]

In September 2023, Complexability, in collaboration with The Cynefin Co and The Griffith Centre for Systems Innovation,  and 100 others engaged in a series of events over a week to explore contemporary social and organisational challenges and issues through the lens of complexity. The Essence of Complex Systems Fundamental to deliberations was the work of Prof Dave Snowden, Chief Scientific Officer, The Cynefin Co. In complex human systems, understanding emergence and embracing uncertainty is critical, with resilient organisations being those with the capability to embrace the unexpected. Starting journeys with a sense of direction, and not having all the answers […]

Secure All Endpoints, Increase Productivity With hybrid work, governments and organisations need to find a balance that enables workers, keeps them secure, and maintains their privacy, all while still meeting regulatory requirements. With the right UEM solution, organisations can accomplish this while maintaining granular control and the visibility needed to secure all endpoints. Download the checklist to discover why you need UEM to secure your digital workplace. BlackBerry UEM Enable secure productivity across an increasingly remote digital workplace with unified endpoint management (UEM) and policy control. Organisations are addressing new use cases to maintain and improve their security posture. UEM […]