E-Leaders explore human centred design, measuring what matters, and rethinking investment
Australia's AI and digital investment frameworks are being benchmarked internationally - APS practitioners can gauge where Australian approaches sit relative to peers.
Key points
- DTA hosted OECD E-Leaders to discuss digital government delivery including AI measurement and digital identity.
- Only a quarter of surveyed countries conduct thorough AI impact assessments; Australia's Investment Oversight Framework was cited as a comparative example.
- AI governance is one thread among broader digital government topics; limited new actionable detail for APS AI practitioners.
Summary
The DTA hosted the OECD E-Leaders and Expert Group on Open Government Data in early November 2025, covering human-centred design, digital identity governance, AI impact measurement, and digital investment strategy. A notable finding is that only a quarter of OECD countries conduct thorough AI impact assessments, with fewer evaluating broader outcomes. Australia's Investment Oversight Framework and benefits-led investment strategy were highlighted as country examples. The meeting also examined digital identity interoperability challenges, with approaches from Denmark, New Zealand, Chile, and others compared.
Implications for Australian agencies
- Monitor AI governance and policy teams may want to monitor the DTA's forthcoming Day 4 insights, which may contain additional detail on AI measurement frameworks discussed at the meeting.
- Consider Agencies developing AI evaluation approaches could consider how Australia's Investment Oversight Framework compares to OECD peer frameworks, particularly around KPI selection and impact assessment coverage.
Implications are AI-generated. Starting points, not advice.
"E-Leaders explore human centred design, measuring what matters, and rethinking investment" Source: DTA – Media Releases Published: 8 December 2025 URL: https://www.dta.gov.au/articles/e-leaders-explore-human-centred-design-measuring-what-matters-and-rethinking-investment The DTA hosted the OECD E-Leaders and Expert Group on Open Government Data in early November 2025, covering human-centred design, digital identity governance, AI impact measurement, and digital investment strategy. A notable finding is that only a quarter of OECD countries conduct thorough AI impact assessments, with fewer evaluating broader outcomes. Australia's Investment Oversight Framework and benefits-led investment strategy were highlighted as country examples. The meeting also examined digital identity interoperability challenges, with approaches from Denmark, New Zealand, Chile, and others compared. Implications for Australian agencies: - [Monitor] AI governance and policy teams may want to monitor the DTA's forthcoming Day 4 insights, which may contain additional detail on AI measurement frameworks discussed at the meeting. - [Consider] Agencies developing AI evaluation approaches could consider how Australia's Investment Oversight Framework compares to OECD peer frameworks, particularly around KPI selection and impact assessment coverage. Retrieved from SIMS, 18 May 2026.