GIW WA: Panel: Harnessing Data-Driven Decision-Making in Government: Unlocking Collaboration, Governance, and Innovation

Leaders from government, industry, and the data science community examined how data-driven approaches can strengthen decision-making, improve responsiveness, and unlock innovation across the public sector. 

The discussion emphasised the importance of governance, collaboration, and responsible data use in enabling smarter, citizen-focused services.

Key Highlights:

• The role of data in making government more responsive to citizen needs
• Overcoming obstacles to adopting data-driven practices in departments
• Embedding data as a core asset in leadership and decision-making
• Ensuring seamless collaboration across agencies while safeguarding privacy
• Examples of successful cross-agency data initiatives

Speakers:

• Darren Mottolini – Programme Director, Spatial WA
• Bruce Miller – Director, Strategic Business Intelligence, Office of the Auditor General
• Sarada Lee – Co-Founder & Principal AI/ML Strategist, Perth Machine Learning Group
• Kevin Harper – Director of Business Development for Data Services, Visa