ACS and Professional Standing

Professional recognition, standards and governance.

This page summarises Benjamin's ACS standing, professional recognition and relevant professional standards arrangements. It is not legal advice.

Fellow of the Australian Computer Society (FACS)

Fellowship recognises sustained professional contribution, leadership and impact in the ICT profession. Benjamin was listed in the ACS Fellows 2025-2026 cohort.

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  • ACS Fellows 2025-2026 profile: https://www.acs.org.au/professionalrecognition/hall-of-fame/Fellows20252026.html

ACS Certified Professional (CP)

ACS Certified Professional status indicates professional recognition under the ACS framework, continuing professional development expectations and commitment to professional standards.

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  • Public LinkedIn profile search result.

Professional standards and liability arrangements

Benjamin participates in professional standards arrangements associated with ACS membership, and his liability is limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation, where applicable.

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Professional indemnity and related insurance

Professional indemnity and related insurance details to be confirmed before publication.

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ACS Technical Advisory Board - Data Sharing Committee

Benjamin serves on the ACS Data Sharing Committee, contributing professional experience across ICT, digital strategy, public-sector innovation, biometrics, governance and ethical data use.

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  • ACS Data Sharing Committee public profile: https://www.acs.org.au/governance/data-sharing-committee/data-sharing-committee-extended.html

NT Government Innovation Territory mentor profile

Benjamin is listed in the NT Government Innovation Territory advice ecosystem as a mentor, with a public profile covering ICT solution delivery, digital strategy, operations review, start-up establishment, technology assessment and business-oriented digital solution development.

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  • Innovation Territory public profile: https://innovation.nt.gov.au/ecosystem/advice/benjamin-smith-mentor
  • Innovation Territory funding page explains the Business Innovation Program and innovation-advisor support: https://innovation.nt.gov.au/ecosystem/funding
  • Do not republish legacy contact details from the public profile.