Person
Julian Thomas
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Submission
Productivity Commission Pillar 3: harnessing data and digital technology
This submission highlights that Australia's regulatory approach to new technology and artificial intelligence has come at the cost of updating general, underlying data and consumer frameworks. The submission endorses a shift in approach to digital regulation that is more outcomes-based and positively framed across all areas of digital reform.
Report
Mapping the digital gap: Wujal Wujal, Queensland 2024 community update report
This report outlines updated findings on digital inclusion in Wujal Wujal, an Aboriginal community located in Far North Queensland. It aims to contribute to a better understanding of the barriers to digital inclusion and the development of local strategies to address these barriers. The report found improvements in internet access since the 2022 survey but...
Report
Mapping the digital gap: Wilcannia, NSW 2024 community update report
This report outlines updated findings on digital inclusion in Wilcannia to assist with understanding and addressing the barriers to digital inclusion in remote communities. It highlights improvements in some indicators but declining mobile phone access and internet affordability issues.
Evaluation
Improving digital inclusion for women in regional Victoria
This report summarises the outcomes and impact of Rural Women Online (RWO) – a place-based digital learning program designed by and for women in regional and rural Victoria. By building on the foundation laid by RWO, the report makes recommendations aim to further reduce digital exclusion in regional communities, ensuring that all women, regardless of...
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.