# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Combatting the Code
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: What happens when governments hand decision-making over to algorithms?

From welfare compliance and predictive policing to visa processing and risk assessment, automated systems are reshaping how governments interact with citizens. While often promoted as faster and more efficient, they raise critical questions about accountability, transparency, fairness and human rights.

In this year’s Sandy Duncanson Social Justice Lecture, Dr Yee-Fui Ng examines the growing use of automation and artificial intelligence in public administration and what happens when these systems fail. Drawing on Australia’s Robodebt scandal and international approaches to regulating automated governance, she explores how poorly designed systems can entrench bias, reduce transparency and erode public trust.

As governments rapidly adopt AI-driven tools, how can we ensure efficiency does not come at the expense of justice, accountability and democratic oversight?

Want to learn more about the University of Tasmania's Island of Ideas public talks series? Catch-up on past events, register for upcoming talks or get in touch with us via our Island of Ideas webpage
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hobart/combatting-the-code/200030449538554
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, artificial-intelligence
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hobart
- **state**: TS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: University of Tasmania - Sandy Bay campus
- **lat**: -42.903829584922
- **long**: 147.32582768345
- **full address**: University of Tasmania - Sandy Bay campus, Churchill Ave,Hobart,TAS,Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Combatting the Code being held?
  - **A:** Combatting the Code takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at University of Tasmania - Sandy Bay campus, Churchill Ave,Hobart,TAS,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Combatting the Code?
  - **A:** Combatting the Code is organized by University of Tasmania.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at University of Tasmania's events?
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- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Combatting the Code is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hobart, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Combatting the Code sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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