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Australia to restrict government use of automated AI decisions
The Guardian AI Government use of automated AI decision-making to be curbed under new Australian rules
Australia announced a national plan to enforce tough rules on government departments and agencies using AI for automated decision-making.
Why it matters
It establishes strict guardrails for how public agencies use AI, protecting citizens from unchecked automated decisions in public services.
Latest brief · Jul 22, 2026