Smart Governance in the Age of Disruption: Lead with Courage, Not Compliance

How can councils embrace AI and digital innovation without losing sight of people? ASCA President James Sankar explores smart governance, inclusive digital transformation and the leadership needed to create real community value in an age of disruption.

ASCA Comms12 June 2026Comment

The Deadline Has Arrived: First Nations Digital Inclusion and the Smart Communities Challenge

As Australia reaches its Closing the Gap digital inclusion target year, ASCA explores what genuine inclusion means for smart communities and local government.

ASCA Comms20 May 2026Comment

Whose Data Is it? - Indigenous Data Sovereignty and the Smart City

As smart communities generate increasing volumes of data, Indigenous data sovereignty is emerging as a critical governance challenge. This ASCA thought leadership piece explores what councils and practitioners need to consider next.

ASCA Comms20 May 2026Comment

Building Data Literacy for Inclusion: Why It Matters More Than Ever

This first installment of a three-part series unpacks why data literacy is more than just understanding numbers—it’s about equity, empowerment, and ethical engagement with information. Discover why building data literacy is a shared responsibility—and what it will take to ensure no one is left behind.

ASCA Comms6 May 2025Comment

Making smart sensing smarter: A new guide for local governments

Are you one of the many councils across Australia feeling frustrated by the underwhelming performance of smart sensing technologies?

ASCA Comms3 July 2024Comment

Funding Smart Communities

ASCA member, George Payne from Delos Delta writes about the recent shakeup of the regional federal grants process and the need to assess infrastructure projects in a way that is both fair and objective.

ASCA Comms24 November 2022Comment

Interview with Dr. Holly Randell-Moon

ASCA President, Laura Baker recently interviewed Dr. Holly Randell-Moon to discuss her research into the adoption of smart technology in regional Australia.

ASCA Comms11 October 2022Comment

Navigating the National Data Landscape

Board Member Nathaniel Mason discusses the national data landscape Subscribe to our newsletter mailing list to receive these articles in your inbox.

ASCA Comms21 July 2022Comment

Solving digital equity challenges requires innovation approaches

Our President Laura Baker shares a thought piece on Digital Equity to be released in June. Subscribe to our newsletter mailing list to receive these articles in your inbox.

ASCA Comms16 June 2022Comment

Mitigating Risk with Smart Communities

Board Member James Sankar shares his thoughts in May on ‘Mitigating Risk with Smart Communities’.

ASCA Comms20 May 2022Comment

Election Platform

Read the ASCA Election Platform as we aim to elevate the discussion of smart communities to a national level and fast-track Australia’s smart community agenda.

ASCA Comms22 April 2022Comment

Smart City Governance

Vice President Dr. Adam Mowlam shares his thoughts on the importance of Smart City Governance.

ASCA Comms18 March 2022Comment