Kelvin Genn 6/6/26 Kelvin Genn 6/6/26

AI and Expert Reports Victoria and NSW 2026

The reliability of AI is a central legal concern, particularly under Section 79 of the Victorian Evidence Act, which requires expert opinion to be based on verifiable specialised knowledge. Ethical considerations focus on the "Common Good" and the dangers of opaque algorithms (the "Black Box") eroding accountability. To ensure reliability, experts must act as technical gatekeepers, prioritising transparent error rates and "meaningful human control" to prevent AI hallucinations. In Victoria, judges have adopted Practice Note requirements as pre-trial filters to serve as primary gatekeepers against automated error.

Guest User 17/5/22 Guest User 17/5/22

When a conversation goes from curious to challenging in a nanosecond

The Fool’s Choice of having to choose between speaking the truth and maintaining the relationship can be further exacerbated by the belief the Leader Always Knows Best.