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AI Australia News
Tracking AI developments, policy, and adoption across Australia.
Independent coverage of how artificial intelligence is being built, adopted, and regulated in Australia. From Canberra policy to CSIRO research to enterprise deployments.
What we cover
- Australian AI policy and regulation
- Enterprise AI adoption stories
- Local AI startups and research
- CSIRO and Data61 developments
What you can expect
- Analysis grounded in Australian context
- Honest assessments, not vendor hype
- Practical implications for business
- Coverage that treats Australia seriously
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Why Most Australian Small Businesses Still Haven't Adopted AI
Despite the hype, fewer than one in five Australian small businesses use AI in any meaningful way. Here's what's actually holding them back and what might change that.
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Australia's AI Regulation Landscape: What Changed in Early 2026
A practical overview of AI policy developments in Australia during early 2026, from mandatory guardrails to state-level initiatives and what businesses need to know right now.
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Australia Needs an AI Agent Security Framework Before It's Too Late
AI agents with autonomous capabilities are being deployed without security standards, regulatory guidance, or industry best practices. That needs to change fast.
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OpenClaw's Explosive Growth Brings Security Nightmare for Australian Enterprises
The open-source AI agent platform has 192,000 GitHub stars and serious enterprise adoption. It also has 341 confirmed malicious skills and 30,000+ exposed instances.
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Navigating Australia's AI Consulting Landscape: Who Does What and Who to Trust
The AI consulting market in Australia has exploded. Here's how to tell the genuine specialists from the rebadged generalists.
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The State of AI in Australia, Early 2026: Where We Actually Stand
A comprehensive look at where Australian AI adoption, policy, research, and investment stand as of early 2026. The honest assessment.
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AI for Immigration Skills Assessment: Australia's Quiet Experiment
The Department of Home Affairs is using AI to assess skilled migration applications. The efficiency gains are real. The fairness questions deserve scrutiny.
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AI Agents Are Starting to Reshape How Australian Businesses Operate
Autonomous AI agents that can complete multi-step tasks are moving from demo to deployment. Here's what's actually working in Australian businesses.
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How AI Is Helping Monitor the Great Barrier Reef (And Why It Matters)
Computer vision and satellite AI are giving scientists unprecedented insight into reef health. The technology is impressive. The ecological picture it reveals is sobering.
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How to Get Your Data Ready for AI (The Step Everyone Skips)
Before you buy any AI tool or hire any AI specialist, you need your data in order. Here's a practical guide for Australian businesses.
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AI in Australian Transport and Logistics: What's Actually Moving the Needle
From autonomous trucks in the outback to last-mile delivery optimisation in Sydney, here's where AI is making a real difference in Australian transport.
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Opinion: Can We Please Stop Calling Everything AI?
Autocomplete is not AI. A database query is not AI. A rules engine is not AI. The term is losing meaning and that matters.
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AI and Australia's Energy Transition: How Smart Grid AI Is Reshaping the NEM
The National Electricity Market is getting an AI upgrade. Here's how artificial intelligence is being used to manage Australia's messy transition to renewables.
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How to Choose an AI Development Partner in Australia
Picking the wrong AI development partner is one of the most expensive mistakes Australian businesses make. Here's how to evaluate and choose the right one.
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AI Is Coming for Australian Law Firms (And Most Aren't Ready)
The legal profession's relationship with AI is about to change dramatically. Here's what's happening in Australian law firms and what it means for lawyers.