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As of 17th February 2023, all entities meeting the criteria of critical infrastructure under the amended SOCI Act 2018 are required to adopt a written CIRMP with a deadline of 6 months. This CIRMP will assist entities to remove, reduce or minimise hazards from impacting their critical infrastructure assets. Furthermore, within another 12 months entities must comply with their CIRMP.

Procurement is a fundamental part of an organisation's operations, involving sourcing and acquiring goods and services from suppliers. However, the traditional procurement process often involves multiple inefficiencies and waste that could be reduced through the implementation of Lean methodology.

Making the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) or the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) the procurement 'bogeyman' is not the answer to push for better procurement practices. Applying best practices to procurement, applying an ethical lense, declaring conflicts of interest, engaging in appropriate conduct and following agency procedures is!

The digital sphere is a civic space that provides the potential for increased opportunities around the enjoyment of human rights. Simultaneously, unequal internet access, insecure use, and the lack of ownership over online information magnifies the power disparities and divisions that threaten these rights.

In this article I will explore how AI technology, specifically Chat GPT, can be a game-changer for the lawyers of today and tomorrow, providing a solution to alleviate burnout within the profession.

Whilst lawyers aren't unique in working together to achieve a common goal for a client, multi-skilled teams involving lawyers can present challenges which can lead to disagreements and power struggles in getting results and achieving the outcome sought, particularly when each member has a different view and opinion.