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Innovation can pose a lot of challenges to the public sector. How can state government innovate at the pace of industry? When new technologies can pose a risk as much as an opportunity, how can government respond with innovation in risk-adverse environments? What does it mean to lead innovation strategies from the ground-up?
 
In four short stories from across NSW, hear how leadership is working collaboratively across government, responding to the changing expectations of customers and taking innovative solutions from the frontline to scale organisation-wide.

 
Andrew George, Chief Executive Officer, WaterNSW
Megan Stiffler, Deputy Commissioner, Fire & Rescue NSW
John Cleland, Chief Executive Officer, Essential Energy
Alexandra Geddes, Executive Director, Programs & Innovation, NSW Environment Protection Authority.
 
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In recent research conducted by the Office of Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), 89% of Australians wanted Government to pass more legislation that protects their personal information. In this modern data economy, Carly Kind, Privacy Commissioner with OAIC likens our daily interactions with online privacy allowances as "death by a thousand cuts". 
 
In her keynote session at Innovate Australia Carly outlines how modern, technologically neutral, robust regulatory protections alongside a new Digital Identity system are key to ensuring business and government can safely innovate and strengthen public trust.
 
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Workforce planning is a massive juggling act at any time. But throw into the mix a dispersed workforce of thousands that needs to scale up and down swiftly and literal life or death situations and the challenge seems neigh on impossible.

Fire & Rescue NSW have taken steps to streamline and optimise their workforce planning initiatives in recent years in a bid to best manage the task. We chat to Jeremy Fewtrell, Commissioner with Fire and Rescue NSW to learn how the power of leadership, Diversity and Equity initiatives, and a navigation of workplace culture is helping to ensure the agency is ready for - literally - anything.
Jeremy Fewtrell, Commissioner with Fire and Rescue NSW
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In an era fuelled by the promise of AI, the UK public sector stands at the cusp of transformation. Embracing the hype surrounding AI, government leaders navigate the delicate balance between innovation and risk. While the potential benefits are tantalising, the path forward requires a nuanced approach, considering factors like organisational culture, digital maturity, and the ever-present spectre of unintended consequences.

Mike Hill, Chief Data & Information Officer with the UK Cabinet Office discusses how the UK government aims to unlock AI's full potential to revolutionise public services and citizen outcomes.
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The Office of Data and Innovation (ODI) in California is spearheading initiatives to enhance data usability and democratization.

Through accelerators like the Data Science Accelerator and Modern Data Stack Accelerator, ODI facilitates the adoption of data science and modern tools statewide. By offering tailored solutions and fostering collaboration, ensures that departments leverage data effectively, leading to informed decision-making and improved services for Californians.

Kim Hicks and Jason Lally deep dive, plus share use cases in housing and water supply shortages in this weeks episode of the Public Sector Podcast.
Kimberly Hicks, Deputy Director, Advanced Analytics & Evaluation, California Office of Data and Innovation Jason Lally, Deputy Director, Data Services and Engineering, California Office of Data and Innovation.
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The Victorian Government of Australia prides itself on building a vibrant cyber economy to, not only deliver safe and reliable government services, but to make Victoria a cyber safe place to live, learn and work.

To achieve this cross-sector partnership with education providers, government entities and private tech-sector operators is a crucial building block.

David Latina, discusses how Victoria is working towards their mission of being a global cyber security powerhouse in this week's episode of the Public Sector Podcast.
David Latina, Deputy Secretary, Industry & Innovation Group, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry & Regions
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