AI Policy & Regulation
Independent, citation-anchored AI Policy & Regulation coverage for Australian operators.
AI Named a Priority in Australia's 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy
Australia's Albanese government has launched a 10-year defence innovation blueprint naming AI one of six priority capability areas alongside quantum and autonomous systems.
Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the Albanese government will use commonwealth legislation to force new AI datacentres onto renewable energy, overriding Queensland and the NT.
How agentic AI is reshaping Australian retail and logistics property
New data shows 100 per cent of surveyed Australian enterprise retailers have used AI, as agentic systems begin to change how consumers shop and how property is used.
AI in Health Care: A Practical Guide for Australian GPs
Australian GPs are already using AI scribes, admin tools and decision-support software. Here is what the evidence supports and what to have in place first.
Bond University launches Australia's first AI business degree on the Gold Coast
Bond University has unveiled the Bachelor of Enterprise Artificial Intelligence, an Australian-first degree combining AI and business studies with real-world industry experience.
Silicon Valley's AI spending spree comes with an Australian invoice
Australian businesses are paying record sums for US-built AI tools, with costs shifting week to week and margins under pressure as tech giants burn cash on infrastructure.
AI Makes Ransomware More Effective, Two-Thirds of Australian Organisations Say
New Proofpoint research finds 67% of Australian organisations hit by ransomware say AI made attacks more effective, with data stolen in 70% of incidents.
AI giant opens Aussie hub to find 'what's coming next'
NTT Data has launched its Innovation Centre Australia in Sydney's Darling Park, bringing together universities, government and startups to tackle bushfires, floods, cybersecurity and more.
No hiring if AI can do the job, Mineral Resources staff told
West Australian mining giant Mineral Resources has told staff it won't hire for roles AI can fill, joining WiseTech and Atlassian in curbing workforce growth.
Australian workers lead global AI use in job hunts
57% of Australian workers have used AI tools in job searches, above the global average of 43%, per Morgan McKinley's latest workplace trends research.
Budgetly launches AI bookkeeping for Australian SMEs
Budgetly has released an AI Bookkeeping feature for Australian small and medium businesses, automating transaction coding, GST extraction and receipt checks.
BLOCKED: Army AI Drones Exercise Southern Jackaroo
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Australia's Health Data AI Window Is Closing Fast
Australia has world-class health data assets but outdated governance is stalling its AI ambitions. Here is what is at stake and what needs to change.
Get Found or Get Left Behind: GEO Strategies for Australian Real Estate Agents
AI search is changing how buyers find agents. Here is what Australian property professionals need to know about generative engine optimisation in 2026.
Billions Spent, Hypothetical Returns: The AI Boom in Six Charts
Global AI spending is set to more than double from US$765bn to US$1.6tn by 2031. Here is what the numbers actually tell Australian businesses.
Central Coast Cancer Centre Leads Global AI Radiotherapy Trial for Liver Cancer
The Central Coast Cancer Centre is the lead liver cancer site in a global AI radiotherapy trial tracking tumours in real time, removing the need for invasive surgery.
Acer Launches Two Smart Glasses for the Australian Market With AR and AI Capabilities
Acer has launched two smart glasses in Australia: the AR Vision GR0 wired display and the GI0 AI glasses powered by Google Gemini. Here is what you need to know.
Acer Computex 2026: Full Australian Lineup Spans Gaming Handhelds, AI Laptops, Smart Glasses and Monitors
Acer confirms its broadest product refresh for Australia at Computex 2026, from a AUD $299 portable monitor to a AUD $11,999 flagship AI gaming laptop.
Townsville Claims Australian First for AI Waste Trucks
Townsville City Council rolls out AI pedestrian detection on seven new waste trucks, claiming an Australian first in hazard-reduction technology for collection fleets.
Virgin Australia Rolls Out ChatGPT Flight Search in Australian First
Virgin Australia has partnered with OpenAI to launch a dedicated ChatGPT app for flight search - an Australian first letting travellers find fares and Reward Seats conversationally.
AI Policy & RegulationDeloitte forecasts 2026 as the 'year of AI disruption' for Australian jobs
Deloitte identifies 82 occupations at high AI disruption risk and forecasts employment growth in affected roles to slow to 0.5 per cent per annum by 2027.
AI Policy & RegulationTen imperatives Australian startups must meet to scale into the US market
US tier-1 investors have recalibrated. Here are the ten hard requirements Australian AI startups must satisfy before crossing the Pacific in 2026.
Australian Economy Getting Real About AI: Investment Rises, Labour Market Shifts
NAB research finds AI is showing up in Australia's economic data through software investment and early labour market shifts, with 42% of SMEs already using AI.
Aussies Pay Up as AI Subscription Spending Surges 14-Fold in Three Years
Westpac data shows 150,000+ Australians paid for AI subscriptions in March 2026, spending A$5.6 million monthly - a 14-fold rise from March 2023.
AI Policy & Regulation'Adopt AI or go out of business', Seek founder warns Sydney summit
800 business leaders heard at CommBank's Sydney Accelerate AI event that European firms are adopting AI at twice the rate of Australian ones.
AI Policy & RegulationAustralian students are using AI to do their assessments, new study finds
A new NSW study finds 80% of lower secondary and 73% of senior secondary teachers say students who use AI use it for assessment tasks.
OpenAI beats Elon Musk's lawsuit: what the verdict means for Australian businesses
A US jury cleared OpenAI in Elon Musk's lawsuit in under two hours. For Australian operators the story is not the courtroom drama, it is vendor and governance risk.