Governance

Rosemary is an experienced health technology leader having over 30 years experience in healthcare and co-founded one of Australia's leading health tech start-ups that was fully acquired in 2015 and taken globally in 2016. With strong and proven skills in privacy, data governance and ethics, especially in data use, security and the emerging AI landscape. Rosemary is an author, professional speaker and currently sits on the Professional Standards Board and is Chair of the Professional Ethics Committee for the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Philip is an experienced commercial mediator and arbitrator specialising in intellectual property, science, technology, consumer, franchising and competition issues. He has been a computer buff for nearly 50 years and is an experienced programmer. Philip is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Past President (and Honorary Life Member) of the Australian Computer Society and he speaks extensively on subjects such as alternative dispute resolution, professionalism, risk management, electronic evidence and record retention. Philip has appeared as an expert witness before Parliamentary hearings in relation to On-line Content Regulation, Cybercrime and Spam. He also chairs the Ethics and Standards subcommittee of the Australian Council of Professions.

I am a data and information ethicist passionate about shaping future digital and data infrastructure. Building consensus through gaining and maintaining community trust and implementing good practice to advance socially-just data policies is embedded in my work. My award-winning work as an educator and as a researcher for the past twenty years engages with the ever-evolving relationship between people and emerging technologies. As inaugural Director of the Master of Data Science and Innovation program at UTS from 2014-2018, my research guided the development of a uniquely transdisciplinary and human-centred curriculum. My current work engages with data and AI ethics at both theoretical and practice levels and the connections between people and technologies in the knowledge discovery practices associated with data science. I am a Sydney Ambassador for Stanford's Women in Data Science Program and also actively contribute to international work on data sharing for resilience and healthy cities. I am an Australian Expert on ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 32/WG 6 contributing to an international standard for data sharing.

Robert is an experienced broadcast and information technologist with strong experience in in ethics, integrity, and corporate governance. Currently working in Internal Audit at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), he brings deep industry experience to the practical implementation of ethical standards in a corporate environment. Beyond his professional role, Robert has shared his knowledge as a university tutor, teaching the ACS-approved professional ethics course and making complex ethical concepts accessible to diverse student groups. His career spans roles as an Accounts Clerk, Network Engineer, and Technical Lead, where he played a pivotal role in developing the ABC’s first streaming solution—enabling global audiences to experience Sydney’s iconic New Year's Eve fireworks. Passionate about the future of the industry, Robert has held leadership roles, including National Convener of Emerging Professionals (Young IT) and ACS National Congress member. He continues to contribute as part of the NSW Branch Executive.

Dr. Emilia Bellucci is a Senior Lecturer at the Deakin Business School in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics. She has previously held roles as the Director of Teaching for the department and is currently a Course Director for the Master of Information Systems course and a member of Deakin’s ACS accreditation 2025 committee. She has been working in higher education for over 20 years teaching digital ethics and information management. Dr. Emilia Bellucci’s research interests are in tertiary teaching and learning; negotiation and ethical decision making. She has published widely in international journals and presented her research in national and international conferences.

Professor Karen Blackmore is the Head of School, Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Australia. A leading researcher in human-computer interaction and simulation-based training, advancing the use of AI and immersive technologies in training contexts. She is a member of Standards Australia and ISO Working Group 11, advancing the health, safety, security and usability of Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR) and an invited speaker and panelist for both industry and government. Professor Blackmore has been recognised as a leader in Defence workforce initiatives and is a member of the executive of the Council for Senior Academic Leaders in Digital Health. As a co-founder of the award winning HunterWiSE initiative, her work in advancing STEM careers for women has had profound impact.

Ruth’s background is in Computer Science and AI. She has over 30 years of experience in Australian and US R&D and startup communites with development, founder and executive roles. In the past decade Ruth has been developing frameworks and solutions for the ethical use of data in AI. She is currently a Director at hocone Limited, where she collaborates with Australian researchers on the application of ethical and privacy-preserving frameworks in data analytics and AI projects. Previously she was Director of R&D at Australian education technology company Practera, where she established a three-year multi-disciplinary cooperative research project to develop a privacy-preserving framework for AI and data analytics in the education sector. Before that Ruth was at CSIRO/Data61 where she worked with multiple AI and Privacy Enhancing Technology research teams. Ruth is the Australian Convenor for international standards on AI and Data (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC42/WG6) and serves as an Expert Contributor on Data Usage (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC32/WG6) and Identity Management and Privacy Technologies (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC27/WG5). Her publications include work on privacy-driven learning analytics, implementing next generation privacy and ethics research in education technology, and enabling diversity and gender equity with human-centered AI.

In a world of rapid change and adaptability, Dilan Jayasekara is an exceptional Young ICT Professional who adds immense value to the organisations he belongs to and the people he comes into contact with. Passionate about Software Design and Development, Dilan has chosen to embrace Data Science/Data Engineering as his technical competency and is keen on exploring related topics and the latest industry trends. He is entrepreneurially driven and has undertaken several extra-curricular activities outside of his official work duties that add value to advancing the industry as a whole. Dilan is the next generation of Data Evangelist Professionals in Australia.

I am an information security professional and IRAP assessor working across government and software companies. I bring practical experience in risk management, compliance, and Cyber Security, which I hope will help the Professional Ethics Committee make clear, ethical, and actionable decisions efficiently. My goal is to support the committee in providing guidance that strengthens professional standards and benefits the broader ACS community.

I’m a proud Buandig man from South East South Australia, and my leadership journey is grounded in First Nations values — community, connection, and collective success. Over the past 26 years, I’ve built a career that blends cultural integrity with commercial innovation across sectors including law enforcement, security, major events, Indigenous engagement, and technology. I’ve had the privilege of serving in senior leadership and advisory roles with organisations such as Ethan Group, GDS Tech, Queensland Hydro, NTT Ltd., and the Gold Coast Primary Health Network. Across these roles, I’ve remained focused on creating genuine opportunities for First Nations participation and leadership in the digital economy, shaping Indigenous procurement strategies, and building pathways that ensure inclusion and respect are embedded in every part of the technology sector. I’m passionate about the intersection of culture and innovation — about proving that cultural knowledge and modern business aren’t opposites, but powerful allies. I’ve co-delivered First Nations economic development forums like Wodi Yallock, mentored emerging Indigenous leaders, and supported major digital transformation programs that embed cultural and ethical outcomes alongside technical ones.