Presented by Maddocks Lawyers for VMBSG.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used across local government, the building industry and the wider community. While it can support greater efficiency and consistency, its use also raises important questions about accuracy, privacy, record keeping, procedural fairness and professional accountability.
This practical session will explore how AI can be used within municipal building services while ensuring that professional judgement, statutory decision-making and accountability remain with the Municipal Building Surveyor and authorised officers.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the opportunities AI may provide, the risks that need to be carefully managed and the governance arrangements councils should consider when introducing AI into building services work.
The presentation will be structured around three key themes:
This session will be particularly relevant for:
By the end of the session, participants will have a better understanding of:
To assist with planning for this session, attendees are invited to submit any questions, scenarios or practical examples they would like considered.
Questions can be added as an order note at the time of booking, or emailed to [email protected].
Georgia is an experienced commercial lawyer advising government, professional services and education organisations. Georgia’s areas of practice include information and technology, privacy, data security and general commercial matters. Georgia has particular experience advising on large-scale procurement projects.
Georgia has a depth of experience acting for clients in relation to all phases of transformation projects, and regularly advises clients on privacy and data security issues. Georgia is sought out for her experience in highly complex procurement projects, including collaborative and joint procurement and major outsourcing activities.
Vujan Krunic specialises in building regulation and advises State and Local government clients, boards, statutory authorities and private clients. He has specialist knowledge of the Victorian building regulatory framework, including national building laws and plumbing, engineering, architectural and electrical laws. Vujan also represents clients in the Building Appeals Board, VCAT, the Magistrates’ Court and the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Vujan has experience advising VMBSG and its members on complex statutory interpretation and risk issues, preparing precedent documents, manuals and fact sheets, and delivering professional development seminars and information sessions.
Tara is a Senior Associate in Maddocks’ Public Law practice and leads the firm’s Compliance & Enforcement practice. She advises local, state and federal government clients on prosecutions, enforcement action, statutory powers and government investigations, and regularly appears in Victorian courts and tribunals.
Drawing on her previous experience with the Office of Public Prosecutions Victoria and the Australian Federal Police, Tara provides practical and strategic advice on criminal and civil enforcement matters. She is a recognised compliance and enforcement specialist and a regular speaker at industry events.
$170 Member VMBSG | $505 Council Group (3+ VMBSG Members) | $340 Non-member VMBSG | AIBS Members save 10% on Non-member rate (fees inc. GST)
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