Professor Janina Boughey | Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law

Governments are using technology more than ever to make decisions and deliver services — but what does that mean for fairness and accountability? In this video, Professor Janina Boughey discusses the benefits and risks of government decision‑making technology in the wake of the Robodebt scheme. While digital systems can make services faster and more accessible, they can also exclude vulnerable communities and make it harder to understand how decisions are made. Drawing on research from the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Professor Boughey explains why transparency, accountability and public law values must remain central as technology continues to shape government decision‑making. The Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law is a leading independent research centre within the UNSW Sydney Faculty of Law & Justice, dedicated to research, teaching, and debate on constitutional, administrative law, human rights, and Indigenous legal issues. Established in 2001, it connects legal scholarship with policy development, engaging with government and the community. __________________________ We're the official channel for the wonderful community members of UNSW Sydney, a brilliantly located university between the coast and the city. UNSW Sydney is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities. We're a welcoming community, promoting lasting knowledge and fostering an academic environment where outstanding students and scholars from around the world are inspired to excel in their programs of study and research.