IM Now Newsletter

Welcome to our new RIMPA Global Members, we can't wait to share our amazing community and wealth of knowledge!

The excitement is building as we put the finishing touches on RIMPA Live Convention 2026, kicking off next week from 20–22 October at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney!

The Australian Government's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Review Committee has held its inaugural meeting, marking a significant step towards strengthening the safe, responsible and transparent use of AI across the Australian Public Service (APS).

The Office of the Information Commissioner Western Australia (OIC WA) is inviting feedback on new draft guidelines designed to help organisations determine when a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is required under the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA) (PRIS Act).

Archives New Zealand has released new guidance to help public sector organisations assess and strengthen their information management (IM) practices using its Information Management Maturity Assessment tool.

Archives New Zealand is assessing recordkeeping concerns relating to documents provided to the Prime Minister’s Office in connection with the Smith v Fonterra and Ors proceedings, highlighting the importance of accountability and compliance with public records legislation.

As misinformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms reshape how information is shared and consumed, Australian Information Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd has highlighted the critical role of government transparency and access to reliable information in maintaining public trust.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) New Zealand has highlighted the importance of complying with local privacy legislation and engaging with regulators following an investigation into an organisation operating in New Zealand with an overseas parent company.

From 10 December 2026, organisations covered by the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) will face new transparency obligations relating to artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released new resources to help organisations prepare for upcoming transparency requirements relating to the use of AI and automated decision-making.

Welcome to our new RIMPA Global Members, we can't wait to share our amazing community and wealth of knowledge!

The countdown is well and truly on. In just 20 days, RIMPA Live Convention 2026 will bring the records and information management community together at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, from 20–22 October for three days of learning, connection and conversation about the future of our profession.

RIMPA Global is proud to celebrate our Year 12 students who have completed a nationally recognised BSB50120 Diploma of Business while still at school.

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is continuing a range of initiatives designed to improve access to Indigenous documentary heritage and support First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in preserving their cultures, histories and languages.

The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has issued a high-status alert about the risks of AI misalignment, following instances where AI agents undertook unexpected actions that were not intended or authorised by their operators.

On 14 September 2026, National Archives of Australia Director-General Simon Froude delivered a speech at the Museum of Australian Democracy in Canberra examining the state of information management across Australian Government agencies.

The National Archives of Australia (NAA) has updated its guidance on managing Commonwealth records created by or relating to artificial intelligence technologies, with new information covering generative AI assistants and emerging agentic AI systems.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) marked International Access to Information Day on 28 September 2026, highlighting the importance of access to reliable government information in an increasingly digital information environment.

Australia has joined a new OECD Working Group on Agentic AI in Government, as governments begin examining how increasingly autonomous AI systems can be safely and responsibly used across the public sector.

ARANZ Conference 2026 is coming up at Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on 26–27 November