EP#110: Passion for public service with the Hon Patrick Gorman MP

In a first for Work with Purpose, we welcome The Hon Patrick Gorman MP to talk about his journey into politics, supporting the Prime Minister, and his vision for the use of artificial intelligence in the public service.

From Assistant Minister to the Public Service, to Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, to – more recently – Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General, the Hon Patrick Gorman MP covers an extensive portfolio of work. On this episode of Work with Purpose, he tells us how he keeps up with his responsibilities, and why he enjoys working to support Australia’s communities.

In conversation with host David Pembroke, Assistant Minister Gorman reflects on what his time as an adviser to former prime minister Kevin Rudd has taught him about reconciliation and how Australians are seen on the international stage. Minister Gorman also discusses what robodebt meant for Australians and the public service, and the way forward through integrity and stewardship. Lastly, he talks through embracing technological shifts in the public service and why AI should be used to create value for taxpayers.

Discussed in this episode:

·     Minister Gorman’s way into politics

·     Connecting with constituents

·     What he learned in his time as adviser to former prime minister Kevin Rudd

·     His role as Assistant Minister for the Public Service, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General

·     How assistant ministers support ministers

·     Digitisation and smart ways of working

·     Putting people and businesses at the centre of government

·     Reflections on robodebt

·     How the public service can ensure artificial intelligence delivers value for Australia’s communities.

Shownotes

·     The Hon Patrick Gorman MP | Parliament of Australia

·     IPAA ACT Express Summit: AI in the public sector | Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet

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