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Australians for AI Safety

Two Essential AI Safety Policies Australia Needs Now

Leading technical experts on AI and governance have identified two tractable policies that the next government could implement to put us on a much safer path and give Australia a seat at the table in shaping a beneficial AI future.

AI Safety Institute

A well-resourced, independent technical body to assess AI risks and advise on safety standards.

Only $1 is spent on ensuring AI systems are safe for every $250 spent making them more powerful. A well-funded Australian AI Safety Institute would help address this imbalance.
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Mandatory Guardrails

A dedicated AI Act with mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI systems will both protect Australians and create the certainty businesses need to innovate.

Clear safety standards for high-risk AI systems are essential to protect against serious harms while credibly building the public trust needed to unlock AI's estimated $600 billion economic potential for Australia.
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Endorse these policy priorities in our open letter

Over 356 experts, public figures, and concerned citizens joined our call for the Australian Government to implement these two critical AI safety policies before the 2025 election.

Australia Must Act on AI Risks Now

To realise AI’s immense benefits, we must first confront its escalating risks—starting now.

Published 5 March 2025

The next government will shape whether AI becomes a powerful force for good or causes catastrophic harm. Australia needs swift and globally coordinated action to address the risks of AI so Australians can fully seize its opportunities.

We can fly with confidence because we know airlines are subject to robust safety standards—the same should be true for AI.

Therefore, we call on the Australian Government to:

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See where politicians stand on these policies

Our AI safety scorecard shows you where parties and candidates stand on these two important policies. Use this information to vote for candidates who support these policies and contact them to express your support.

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