Download submission (PDF 1.3MB) Link to: Senate Select Committee on Job Security The Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Job Security. We note that the gig-economy provides opportunities for both businesses and workers. However, given the complexities of the direct and indirect,…
Download submission (PDF 544KB) Over the past year, Australia has faced significant challenges that have disrupted our social and economic wellbeing. In considering the 2020-21 Federal Budget, the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) and our members urge the Australian Government to adopt a strategic approach to supporting Australia’s research sector that maintains Australia’s strong…
Download submission (PDF 332KB) Link to: Australian Human Rights Commission Report AI decision-making has the potential to advance human rights by enabling more informed decisions, improving the accessibility to services, and minimising systemic bias. At each stage of development, checks and assessments at an interdisciplinary, holistic level are needed to ensure AI evolves in line…
Download submission (PDF 433KB) Link to: Australia and New Zealand Research classification Review As developments in science and technology progress rapidly, it is important to draw on deep expertise across disciplines to analyse the future, navigate change and highlight opportunities for the nation. Interdisciplinary research provides the forum for ensuring that these issues are assessed…
Download submission (PDF 551KB) Link to: Data61 discussion paper. Artificial Intelligence: Australia’s ethical Framework While AI is likely to cause short- to medium-term disruption, it may also generate long-term growth in areas such as health, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and manufacturing. Although many of the opportunities for AI are still many years away, this disruption will…
Download submission (PDF 245KB) Link to: AHRC Human Rights and Technology Issues Paper 2018 While many of the opportunities for Artificial Intelligence remain on the distant horizon, our actions today will set a course toward or away from these opportunities and their associated risks. The complex nature of AI will require a holistic, collaborative and…
Download submission (PDF 727KB) Link to: Senate Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers Technology is constantly changing the nature of our work and an innovative workforce requires a strong education system that fosters academic skills across all disciplines. Australia faces short-falls in skilled workers due to an ageing population and advancements in…