DAMA Canberra - AI is only as GOOD AS YOUR DATA

AI promises to transform the way government agencies operate — but what happens when AI meets decades of silos, duplicated information, manual processes and inconsistent data? Tammy Braybrook shares practical lessons from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority on what it really takes to move from AI ambition to trusted, useful outcomes. Drawing on real-world experimentation with AI and automation, she explores why strong data management is not a barrier to AI — it’s a key enabler for AI success. Using a practical proof of concept (POC), Tammy demonstrates how AI can improve efficiency, consistency and transparency while data, process and governance practices can be identified for enhancement along the way.