Brisbane — The National Regulators Community of Practice conference opened today at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Australia, bringing together regulators, academics, and policymakers from Australia and New Zealand.
Hosted by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, the two-day event carries the theme “Regulation 2025 to 2050: Disruption, Change and Continuity.” Sessions are focused on building trust, integrating First Nations voices, harnessing artificial intelligence, and examining regulator failure.
Keynote speakers include Professor Cary Coglianese of the University of Pennsylvania and Professor Christopher Hodges of the University of Oxford. Senior officials such as eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth, and Gráinne Moss of New Zealand’s Ministry for Regulation are also presenting.
“The level of conversation and thought at this conference is remarkable, particularly around AI,” said Daniel Roukema, CEO of MDR Strategy Group in Canada. “There is a dire need, born out of heartbreaking tragedy, for greater controls to protect the public, especially vulnerable populations. It is encouraging to be here and see regulator practitioners not only leading that dialogue, but also implementing change.”
The program includes plenary debates, breakout sessions, a live podcast, and regulator awards at the conference dinner.
