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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 […] 
If Knowledge Falls in a Forest… Does Your Organisation Hear It?
Author: Dept of Future Team
Why Evidence of Knowledge Transfer Might Be the Strongest Compliance Tool You’re Not Using Every training session. Every toolbox talk. Every onboarding checklist. We invest heavily in teaching our teams what they need to know—but how do we prove that knowledge was understood, retained, and applied? In today’s compliance-heavy landscape, especially across transport, childcare, construction, […] 
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, […] 
Childcare Laws Failing our Most Vulnerable
Author: Dept of Future Team
Update: Free parent Checklist for Safe Childcare™ – Now Available in Our Shop for Download. There are moments in the national conversation that hit us in the chest. Moments that leave parents clutching their children tighter, educators questioning the strength of their systems, and communities reeling from a sense of betrayal. The recent allegations involving […] 
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 […]