Organisation
Macquarie University
Report
Relational futures: Indigenous sovereignty and the governance of artificial intelligence (AI)
This report presents findings from the Relational Futures project, an Indigenous led study examining how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encountering and responding to artificial intelligence (AI), including generative systems, automated decision-making tools, and AI companions. It demonstrates that artificial intelligence is not only a technical issue, but a relational, cultural and political...
Submission
Submission to the Attorney-General Department consultation paper on ADM reform
This submission argues that a more comprehensive regulatory framework for automated decision-making (ADM) in the public sector is required. It calls for a framework that goes beyond existing administrative law, is not limited to AI-based systems and includes measures for prevention, enforcement and accountability.
Report
“I really like Wikipedia, but I don’t trust it”: understanding First Nations peoples’ experiences using Wikipedia as readers and/or editors
This report provides valuable insights into the interactions between First Nations peoples and the digital encyclopedia, Wikipedia. The study provides an evidence-based account of First Nations individuals’ experiences, challenges, and perspectives in navigating and contributing to Wikipedia.
Report
Trust in religion among women in Australia: a quantitative analysis
This report presents the first dedicated study to identify the impacts of religious child abuse scandals in Australia and examine related demographic and attitudinal factors contributing to women’s low trust, and what this means for their perspectives on the role of religious organisations in Australia’s economy and society.
Survey Report
Integrating art production and economic development in Far North Queensland
This report presents the results of a survey of remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in the Far North Queensland region including the Torres Strait Islands. It posits that in the right conditions, art and cultural production can be an effective avenue towards employment creation and income generation. The report identifies policy issues and...