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Australia has announced a new National AI Plan aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across the country’s economy while relying on existing regulations to manage emerging risks. The centre-left Labor government, which had previously signalled the possibility of stronger rules for high-risk AI applications, has now shifted toward leveraging current legal frameworks supported by voluntary guidelines.
The updated AI strategy focuses on attracting investment in advanced data centres, expanding the nation’s AI-skilled workforce, and ensuring public safety as AI technologies become more embedded in daily life. According to the plan, established laws will remain the foundation for addressing AI-related risks, with government agencies and regulators responsible for identifying and mitigating potential harms within their respective sectors.
The roadmap follows the government’s recent announcement of an AI Safety Institute set to launch in 2026. The institute will support authorities in monitoring fast-evolving technological risks and responding to emerging threats. This move comes amid growing global concern about misinformation, privacy issues, and safety challenges linked to generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
Federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres emphasized that the national roadmap aims to balance innovation with risk management, ensuring Australians benefit from AI advancements while remaining protected. He noted that the strategy will continue to evolve as AI technologies progress.
However, some experts argue that the plan does not go far enough. Associate Professor Niusha Shafiabady of Australian Catholic University said the roadmap overlooks critical areas such as accountability, sovereignty, sustainability, and democratic oversight. Without addressing these gaps, she warned, Australia risks developing an AI ecosystem that increases efficiency but lacks equity and public trust.
The new AI roadmap signals Australia’s intent to strengthen its digital capabilities, but ongoing debates highlight the need for clearer governance as AI adoption accelerates.
