The Australian federal election was held on the 3rd of May. You can still watch our pre-election Virtual Town Hall.
Does Andrew Wilkie support AI safety?
Yes! Andrew Wilkie supports the expert-recommended AI safety policies.
Andrew Wilkie (Independent) represents Clark in the House and is seeking re-election.
Andrew Wilkie MP has explicitly confirmed that he supports the creation of an AI Safety Institute, and legislation to apply mandatory guardrails to the development and deployment of AI.
Their score on expert-recommended AI safety policies
Over 356 experts, public figures, and concerned citizens endorsed these policies in their open letter before the 2025 election.
AI Safety Institute
A well-resourced, independent technical body to assess AI risks and advise on safety standards.
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Andrew Wilkie supports
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.
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Andrew Wilkie supports