Privacy@Work

iappANZ is hosting a Privacy Summit on 18 November in Melbourne. Key themes are metadata, new technologies and privacy impacts, the politics of privacy and managing privacy.

Understand the digital landscape

GovInnovate takes place in Canberra from 24 to 26 November 2015. In this public sector conference attendants hear the latest in service design, digital delivery and security. Its aim is to help government agencies along their digital transformation journey.

Australia as an innovation hub

It is crucial that the government and we as communities adapt to coming changes. Peter Fritz explains why we need to plan today with tomorrow in mind.

E-cigarettes – more than a health issue

In Australia one can’t legally buy e-cigarette liquids containing nicotine. Ian A. Maxwell explores the arguments for and against e-cigarettes.

Vision for Australia: what to do when technology drives accelerating change

Technology is and will continue to be a driving force for business and change in the future. Nina Sochon explains why technology should have a leading role.

A Vision for Australia – Part 1

Global Access Partners (GAP) is developing a ‘big picture’ vision and roadmap for Australia. In this first of three blogs Peter Fritz, Chairman of GAP, stresses the importance of incentives and innovation.

Transition to the 21st century

How are we are learning and working in a constantly changing and rapidly digitising environment? Global Mindset is inviting you to discuss this at a conference on 21 October 2015 in Sydney.

The need for global cyber security law reform

Cybercrime can move across the globe in an instant and disappear again without a trace. David Coleman says any law reform will need to balance cyber security and privacy.

What can we do about the slow nutrition related medical advancement?

Most health institutions say they are only interested in randomised, placebo controlled and double blind research. Yvonne Coleman says while being idealistic, this is very limiting in the research read and the issues addressed.

5 tips to running a more secure computer

What does computer security have to do with being thrown out of a hotel after a party? James Hunter makes it easy to understand why keeping your computer safe is important.

Jobs of the future

How do you go about finding out what the right job is for you as a young student? Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb AC says you need to tackle the future with the skills and attitudes to make your opportunities.

Pathways to persuasion – The neuroscience of influence

The idea of trying to persuade others can make us uncomfortable. Executive coach Leah Sparkes has looked at the science behind it and says it’s much easier than we think.