The Educator by Brett Henebery 2nd December, 2025
The Federal Government has unveiled a long-awaited national plan to boost Australia’s competitiveness in the rapidly expanding AI sector while putting safeguards in place to protect the public.
The National AI Plan, announced today, lays out how Australia will build stronger digital infrastructure, back local AI developers and attract global investment, all while helping workers and communities adapt to new technologies.
The roadmap’s release has been underway since 2024 and follows the government’s August announcement that AI would become a national priority amid consultations on copyright reforms to protect creative industries. It has also committed $29.9m to launch an AI Safety Institute in 2026 to monitor risks and support regulators.
