Data Without Decisions: Why Australia’s Open Data Ranking is Tanking—and How Federal Government is Fixing It
Research Innovation Council ANZ Executive Summary | Vol.14 | Australian Public Service | QUT Canberra Executive Education Centre
This research brief explores how the Australian public sector is navigating the intersection of data, digital, and AI to enhance decision-making. It examines challenges in cross-agency data sharing, AI adoption in policy, open data accessibility, and workforce capability, outlining strategies to drive innovation while maintaining public trust.
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