Navigating Change: Gareth Oakes on the Future of Legislative Technology in Australia and APAC

Legislatures across Australia and Asia Pacific are undergoing rapid change, driven by rising complexity, shifting expectations, and the impact of AI. In this Q&A, Gareth Oakes draws on over 20 years’ experience to share insights on today’s key challenges—from safe AI adoption to talent and collaboration—as well as the opportunities shaping the future of legislative technology. What experience do you have with the Australian legislative markets? I have been working with legal publishers, government agencies, regulators, and legislatures for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand, and globally. My projects and consulting work have always been focussed on business transformation for drafting offices and publishers through adoption of the latest tools and technology. What changes have you seen recently with Australian legislatures? The pandemic and remote working brought an initial wave of big changes, with recent advances in AI further accelerating the rate of change.