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Navigating Australia’s Data Landscape

Can you connect data users with the right data to answer their questions?

Eligibility: Open to contestants from any State. At least one dataset from the ABS must be used.

Go to Challenge | 13 teams have entered this challenge.

The Red Tape Navigator

How might we help businesses and individuals identify and navigate overlapping or conflicting regulations within and/or across local, state, and federal levels of government?

Cut through the maze of overlapping rules

Eligibility: Contestants must use at least one Commonwealth dataset and may also choose to integrate it with state and/or local government datasets. In cases where AI is used, additional bonuses will be awarded for conforming with the AI Technical Standards design statements.

Go to Challenge | 12 teams have entered this challenge.

Using AI to Help Australians Navigate Government Services

How might we use AI to make it easier for people to access, understand and engage with the government services and supports they need - when they need them?

#Smarter-services

Eligibility: Open to all. Additional bonuses are available for ideas that are consistent with the AI Technical Standards design statements.

Go to Challenge | 20 teams have entered this challenge.

Community AI Agents: Bridging Service Access Gaps

How can we design Agentic AI solutions that autonomously assist residents in discovering, accessing, and engaging with local government and community services?

#Empower #Connect #Include

Eligibility: Open to all. Your solution will be measured against its relevance to the theme, practicality and scalability, whether it follows ethical and inclusive design, and its innovation. You must use at least one Government dataset.

Go to Challenge | 15 teams have entered this challenge.

Digital Confidence: Tools for Safe Online Participation

How can communities, governments and organisations enhance digital safety and trust to protect vulnerable populations and enable secure, meaningful engagement with digital platforms and data?

#Navigating-the-digital-seas

Eligibility: Open to all. Your solution will be measured against its relevance to the theme, practicality and scalability, whether it follows ethical and inclusive design, and its innovation. You must use at least one Government dataset.

Go to Challenge | 14 teams have entered this challenge.