Institute of Information Management Australia Concludes 2025 Induction, Investiture

The Institute of Information Management (IIM) Australia has successfully concluded its 2025 Annual Conference, Induction, and Investiture Ceremony.

Held on Saturday, 12th April 2025 in Mantra on Queen, Brisbane, it was on the theme, “Navigating Data Integrity and Compliance in the Australian Digital Landscape.”

The event brought together distinguished professionals, industry leaders, inductees, and guests from both the public and private sectors. Participants joined both in person and virtually to explore emerging challenges and opportunities in data governance.

The conference began with an opening address by IIM International President Dr. Oyedokun Oyewole, who emphasised the growing significance of data integrity and compliance in an era of rapid technological change and increasing regulatory demands.

Another highlight of the day was the keynote presentation by Ms. Kate Carruthers, director of Info Sphere Education Pty Ltd, Sydney on “The New Rules of Data: Compliance, Conflict, and Competitive Advantage”.

She offered attendees a compelling exploration of the evolving regulatory environment in Australia and beyond.

Carruthers examined global data management trends, the human dimension of data, and practical strategies for organisations navigating new compliance frameworks.

She shed light on critical developments such as the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act (December 2024), the Cyber Security Act 2024, and updated standards impacting critical infrastructure and financial institutions.

Emphasising integrated federal legislation, mandatory ransomware reporting, and enhanced protections for vulnerable groups—including children and victims of doxing Carruthers underscored the imperative for organisations to embed data integrity, trust, and transparency into their core operations.

The event also featured the formal induction of new members into the IIM Australia community across various categories, including Honorary Fellow, Professional Fellow, and Associate Member.

The investiture ceremony recognised these individuals’ outstanding contributions to the field of information management and their dedication to upholding professional excellence.

The 2025 Annual Conference reaffirmed IIM Australia’s unwavering commitment to promoting thought leadership, regulatory awareness, and excellence in data governance amid the ongoing digital transformation.