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Asia Pacific

Hong Kong civil service applicants to be quizzed on national security law

Applicants to civil service jobs in Hong Kong will be required to pass a new test on the city’s mini-constitution and controversial national security law, starting from mid-2022. The national […]

China unveils AI ethics code

Artificial intelligence (AI) in China will remain “under meaningful human control” according to the country’s first set of rules which will govern every aspect of the emerging technology from its […]

Former diplomats challenge Australian government on climate change inaction

A group of 70 former Australian diplomats have written to the country’s prime minister Scott Morrison raising “deep concern” about his government’s failure to commit to climate change targets.   […]

Japan launches Digital Agency

The Japanese government has launched a new Digital Agency to spearhead the development of online public service delivery and integrate IT systems across departments and agencies. The agency, which began […]

Australian data watchdog calls for greater vigilance against cybercrime

The Australian Information Commissioner has urged public servants and other professionals who handle personal information to improve their defences against ransomware attacks and impersonation fraud. Angelene Falk made the call […]

Hong Kong officials must receive vaccine or fund fortnightly tests

The Hong Kong government has extended its vaccinations policy to back office workers, and now requires every government employee to get vaccinated or undertake fortnightly PCR tests. From 1 September, […]

India expands external hires into senior jobs

India’s government is chipping away at the country’s rigid civil service hierarchy, with a new scheme for hiring external experts directly into senior roles normally preserved for the elite cadre […]

Australian Public Service launches new professional development academy

The Australian Public Service (APS) has launched a new, service-wide learning and development (L&D) hub to build capabilities and set standards for professional training. The APS Academy aims to foster […]

Australian AI plan promises new money and standards overhaul

The Australian government will establish a new national AI centre, overhaul its public sector data standards and boost its direct investment in AI to almost half a billion Australian dollars […]

Human rights and AI: interesting insights from Australia’s commission

The conundrum is one that many governments face: how do you make the most of technological advances in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) while protecting people’s rights? This applies […]