AI
Why the Way We Train and Learn is Broken — and What Needs to Happen Next
Author: Dept of Future Team
Speaking at the Australian Government Economic Reform Roundtable, Scott Farquhar highlighted the need for short, practical qualifications instead of the old “four-year apprenticeship” mindset. He’s right — because I’ve seen first-hand how our current training systems look good on paper but don’t hold up in practice, especially as AI makes the cracks impossible to ignore. […] 
What the $200B AI Promise Really Means for Your Business
Author: Dept of Future Team
In “A $200 billion boost to the economy – but it may mean losing your job,” Shane Wright of The Sydney Morning Herald highlights a critical crossroads for Australia: the opportunity for immense economic gain through artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies — and the very real risk of workforce disruption that comes with it. The […] 
Who’s Legally Accountable When an Autonomous Truck Crashes?
Author: Dept of Future Team
Australia’s New Compliance Landscape Shifts the Burden from Driver to Developer Autonomous trucks are no longer the stuff of science fiction — they’re already on Australian roads in controlled trials. But as artificial intelligence takes the wheel, one major question looms for regulators and businesses alike: Who is responsible when something goes wrong? Until recently, […] 
Boardroom Basics: What Every Board Needs to Know About Compliance in 2025
Author: Dept of Future Team
Because ignorance isn’t a defence — and compliance starts at the top. In Australia’s current landscape of fast-moving regulations, public scrutiny, and technology disruption, board-level compliance is no longer optional, operational, or abstract. It’s a core part of a director’s duty — and one that can’t be delegated away. Whether you’re on the board of […]