Responsible Technology

Our public square has been transformed into a place of division, disinformation and diatribes, manipulated by global digital platforms that undermine trust in government, social cohesion and democracy. In order to combat this, we must build better ways of imagining what strong civic connections look like. We will advocate for responsible technology to mitigate against the harms of Big Tech and their influence in our public square. We will build better models of citizen engagement and civic collaboration.

Responsible Technology
February 4, 2025
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Submission on the use of Automated Decision-Making by Government

This submission outlines our recommendations on how we ensure automated decision-making (ADM) in government is fit for the AI age, and that rules and frameworks stay relevant despite rapid technological development.
Responsible Technology
October 11, 2024
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Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment

We support the passage of this legislation, however, in this submission we make some recommendations for amendments.
Responsible Technology
October 9, 2024
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Submission to the proposal for mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings

As the Australian government seeks to regulate AI, it’s important that developments are for the benefit of the majority of Australians, and not just for the large technology companies that are creating AI models and products.
Responsible Technology
August 30, 2024
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Submission to the ACCC Digital Platforms Services Inquiry – March 2025 – Final Report

The ACCC’s Digital Platform Inquiry (DPI) is a world-leading initiative which looks at addressing the market power and dominance of digital platforms.
Responsible Technology
July 10, 2024
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Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society

Digital platforms are not the right hosts of our civic lives. By design, they are built to amplify division and conflict, as the most sensational and provocative content maintains audience attention on the platforms. Digital platforms like YouTube, Facebook, X and TikTok are also underpinned by commercial models which, above all else, seek to monetise ... Read more
Responsible Technology
June 25, 2024
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Submission to the Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act 2021

Australia's online safety regulatory framework has strong content-focused laws but lacks provisions to address and oversee the risk-producing systems themselves.
Responsible Technology
May 8, 2024
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A Public Australian AI

We need to build AI infrastructure that is made in Australia, with a public good/not-for-profit imperative.
Responsible Technology
April 11, 2024
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Submission to Public Consultation on Doxxing and Privacy Reforms

Doxxing, which includes the deliberate online exposure of an individual’s identity, private information, or personal details with malicious intentions, can bring about dangers for individuals in the physical world, ranging from humiliation to physical stalking.