Strengthening Australia’s National Disease Surveillance System [DEMO]

Technology can make or break modern disease surveillance. From AI-driven outbreak alerts to encrypted data sharing, we now have tools to detect threats faster than ever before. But innovation must be paired with trust, transparency, and strong privacy protections.

This section asks how you think technology should be used in the surveillance system—what excites you, what worries you, and what ethical boundaries should be set.

We’re especially interested in your thoughts on:

• Automation and AI

• Real-time health data from wearable devices

• Environmental monitoring (e.g., wastewater)

• Data ownership and consent