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Update · 04:16 pm AEST · 25 September 2026

Pocock says government shelving AI safety act while facing tech challenges contradictory

By The Financial Register

David Pocock told ABC News Australia that Australia needs a global corporation list to address AI challenges, but said the government's position on the matter was inconsistent.

The government has indicated it will introduce legislation on data centre standards that will include mandatory reporting for instances of rogue AI.

We absolutely do. This is a huge challenge facing us, but it's a bit rich. We're at home. You've shelved plans for an AI safety act.

David Pocock, Independent Senator

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