David Diviny

In the wake of Australia’s recent election, the government’s renewed mandate provides an opportunity to redefine its approach to technology policy and innovation. As we step into this fresh term, we must address pressing challenges while seizing opportunities to position Australia as a global leader in technology.

Artificial intelligence in the workplace is here, and organisations both public and private are looking to maximise its benefits. In November 2023, the Australian Government announced a six-month, whole-of-government trial of Microsoft 365 Copilot, a generative AI chatbot and assistant that uses a combination of large language models to understand, summarise, predict, and generate content.

Imagine a world where policymakers have instant access to accessible summaries of the consensus of current research, where decisions are backed by continuously updated evidence, all powered by the speed of artificial intelligence. The potential convergence of AI capabilities with the growing demand for evidence-based policymaking presents a unique opportunity to transform how we synthesise and use research evidence.