Tech policy (Australia)

Written By Amy Denmeade

  • The Federal Government announced plans to establish a copyright and artificial intelligence (AI) reference group. It ‘will be a standing mechanism for ongoing engagement with stakeholders across a wide range of sectors, including the creative, media and technology sectors, to consider issues in a careful and consultative way.’ — Attorney-General’s media release

  • Report from the Senate Economics References Committee inquiry into the Influence of International Digital Platforms. Statement from committee chair Senator Bragg.

  • Terms of Reference for a new Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee inquiry into supporting the development of sovereign capability in the Australian tech sector. Referred by Senator David Pocock. Due to report by 30 June 2024.

  • Federal government’s response to the ACCC Digital Platform Service’s Inquiry September 20022 report on regulatory reform. ACCC reaction.

  • Passing of the Identity Verification Services Bill 2023 and Identity Verification Services (Consequential Amendments) in Federal parliament. Attorney-General’s media release.

  • New consultation on Payments System Modernisation (Regulation of Payment Service Providers), via Treasury

  • Launch of the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Adopt Program, by Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic. Ths program is designed to support Australian businesses adopt and integrate Artificial Intelligence safely into their work practices

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