National AI Plan
The National AI Plan is the Australian Government's strategy to grow the domestic AI industry, build an AI-enabled economy, and ensure widespread benefits across communities. It outlines three main goals: capturing opportunities through infrastructure and investment, spreading benefits via adoption and workforce training, and keeping Australians safe with regulatory frameworks that mitigate AI harms. The plan was published on 2 December 2025 by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
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Who it governs
This document is for citizens, policymakers, businesses, and researchers interested in Australia's national approach to artificial intelligence development and regulation.
What the document contains
The document covers Australia's national strategy for growing the AI industry, supporting infrastructure and domestic capabilities, encouraging nationwide AI adoption, training workers, and establishing regulatory and legislative frameworks to mitigate AI risks.
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- The National AI Plan is Australia's strategic roadmap to build an AI-enabled, competitive, and productive economy.
- The first goal focuses on capturing opportunities by building smart infrastructure, backing domestic AI capability, and attracting global investment.
- The second goal aims to spread benefits through widespread AI adoption, worker training, and improved public services.
- The third goal seeks to keep Australians safe via legislative and regulatory frameworks that mitigate AI harms while promoting responsible practices.
· Introduction · Ministers' foreword · Introduction · Our vision · The National AI Plan on a page · Our goals for AI in Australia - Capture the opportunities - Spread the benefits - Keep Australians safe · Appendix: References
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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