Lunch and Learn - Harnessing enterprise AI tools to strengthen fraud and corruption risk management
As part of International Fraud Awareness Week and the theme "The unseen impact of fraud: we all have the power to protect what matters”, this presentation* will provide practical insights into the Australian Government's approach to using existing enterprise generative AI tools to strengthen fraud and corruption risk management, embed integrity by design and support decision-making through trusted knowledge, strong governance and human oversight.
Gain practical insights into how enterprise generative AI tools can be safely and effectively applied to fraud and corruption risk management activities, including a live demonstration of the CFPC’s AI-enabled products and tools.
*Please note this event will be recorded. You can view this video and other MasterCraft Series events here.
Presenters
Christopher McDermott, Director, Capability and Development, Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre
Chris leads the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre’s initiatives to uplift counter fraud capability across the Australian Government. He is a leading contributor and author of many of the Centre’s guides, toolkits, reports and innovations, such as the fraudster personas, as well as multiple IPSFF guides and frameworks. Chris also led the development and rollout of the Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework in 2024.
Before joining the Centre in 2019, Chris led the development of a range of policy, data management and fraud control solutions at Services Australia, including pioneering and best practice approaches in pressure testing, which received a Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Sector Management.
In 2023, Chris was seconded to the UK Public Sector Fraud Authority, where he shared Australian innovations and leading practices in fraud prevention, and developed the IPSFF Fraud Control Testing Framework. He is a member of the UK Government Counter Fraud Profession, being formally recognised as a Counter Fraud Leader at the Established Level on 30 June 2025.
Shelley Wilson, Assistant Director, Capability and Development, Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre
Shelley leads strategic initiatives that strengthen counter-fraud capability across the Australian Government. Since joining the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre in 2021, she has led a range of capability-building initiatives including the development of controlling fraud risk and fraud control assurance Counter Fraud Practitioner Training Program modules, practitioner guidance and tools and opportunities for engagement and collaboration across the counter-fraud community. Shelley played an integral role in supporting the implementation of the Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework across the Australian Government and development of the IPSFF Fraud Prevention Savings Framework. She is currently driving work to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance fraud and corruption risk management. Shelley also leads the Australian Government’s annual International Fraud Awareness Week campaign, fostering cross-government engagement and promoting effective fraud prevention strategies.
Prior to joining the Centre, Shelley held a diverse range of roles at Services Australia, where she gained experience embedding fraud risk considerations into the design of new programs and projects and in fraud control testing and assurance. She also held a range of roles across the department spanning policy, service delivery, human resources and IT project delivery, developing strong capabilities in people leadership, stakeholder engagement and driving change across complex operating environments.
John Frawley, Assistant Director, Capability and Development, Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre
John joined the Commonwealth Prevention Centre in October in October 2025. He is currently supporting the Centre’s leading work in harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance the capability of counter fraud officials across government to better manage their fraud and corruption risk. He is also developing Centre guidance products for countering third-party service provider and contractor fraud and corruption risk.
Prior to joining the Centre, John held a diverse range of roles at Services Australia spanning more than 3 decades including a long-standing experience in many assurance functions within the agency. He also led Services Australia's Identity Policy team, overseeing identity proofing and authentication policy and driving initiatives to strengthen digital identity, trust, and service integrity across government.
He has over 10 years’ experience across a full spectrum of counter fraud roles including risk assessment and management, leading the controls testing program, managing fraud investigations and recent experience in operational intelligence and fraud detection capability.
He has strong skills in people leadership and engagement supported by extensive experience delivering outcomes through collaboration and influence.
Facilitator
Anthony Dusan, APSC
Participant benefits
- practical guidance for the safe and effective use of AI to manage fraud and corruption
- a trusted knowledge base containing authoritative fraud and corruption concepts, frameworks, definitions and typologies, and
- a library of sophisticated prompts designed to support common processes and tasks, including risk identification and control design.
Suitable for
All Staff
Category and User level
This learning experience aligns with the Working in Government Craft at the Foundation level.
Price
Free of charge.