OCNUS Insights
Current analysis for Australian boards and executives navigating the practical implications of generative AI.
OCNUS recommends a National AI Summit, convened as soon as practicable and well before the 2027 bill is drafted, to negotiate five funded, time-bound and publicly accountable accords. This is needed so that all sectors contribute to government policy and bodies outside government can commit to a common purpose.
Read the article →Many workers employ AI without approval or guidance. This “shadow use” is not a moral failing. Rather, it shows that the tools are productive and that policy, training and controls have not kept pace.
Read the article →In the early 1980s, Australia was in economic decline. Commentators warned that we could end up like Argentina, a once wealthy nation languishing in economic and social malaise. The Hawke–Keating governments achieved a turnaround by fundamentally restructuring the economy. This was only achieved through creating a consensus that brought together government, business, unions, institutions and community groups.
Read the article →Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to necessity in Australian legal practice, with 71 per cent of lawyers expecting generative AI to be embedded in their daily work within the coming year. This OCNUS Consulting research report reveals that AI is fundamentally rewriting the rules of legal work, creating both unprecedented opportunities and immediate challenges for the profession.
Read the article →Australia has moved from AI experimentation to measurable deployment. Fifty-two per cent of businesses now use AI, with services firms leading at 56 per cent adoption. Yet most treat AI as an efficiency tool rather than a revenue generator. Only 23 per cent prioritise technology adoption whilst 42 per cent focus on new business development.
Read the article →Research at OCNUS Consulting shows that Australia's transition to a renewable energy system for electricity generation is both challenging and achievable following the recent Federal Election. The report analyses multiple dimensions of such a change through evaluation of existing credible sources to determine its viability, challenges and potential under the Australian Labor Party (ALP) government. The findings indicate that Australia can develop a 100% renewable electricity system by utilising its natural resources and technological capacity, but requires substantial progress in power grids and storage solutions, together with policy improvements. This transition can become economically beneficial when properly handled, as it produces substantial long-term advantages, including job creation, critical minerals refining development, and stronger energy security. The integration of artificial intelligence presents multiple promising opportunities to enhance power grid management whilst s
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