Australian Public Service's Record Management Crisis Deepens
Anne Cornish reports a critical situation in record management within the Australian Public Service (APS), highlighted by an overwhelming increase in digital data and insufficient practices. Despite warnings and an Auditor-General report indicating major deficiencies, the government's strategies fall short, with a dire need for modernisation and effective digital record management. Cornish advocates for a revised Archives Act and a collaborative effort to safeguard the nation's records, ensuring transparent and accountable governance.