Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence
This document outlines the establishment, terms of reference, and submission guidelines for the Parliament of Australia's Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. Appointed on 20 August 2026, the committee is tasked with inquiring into and reporting on various aspects of AI, including economic opportunities, workforce impacts, regulatory adequacy, risks, and national security. The document provides information on how the public and organizations can make submissions and details the committee's reporting deadline of 30 November 2026.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
This document is for individuals, businesses, and researchers interested in participating in Australia's parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence.
What the document contains
The document covers the mandate and terms of reference for a parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence in Australia, including economic opportunities, adoption barriers, sovereign capability, data sovereignty, skills implications, regulatory gaps, and national security risks. It also includes administrative instructions for submitting evidence to the committee.
The text does not contain substantive regulatory rules, binding codes of conduct, or technical standards for AI development, but rather establishes an investigative parliamentary committee.
- The Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence was established by the Parliament of Australia on 20 August 2026.
- The committee's inquiry covers AI opportunities, economic growth, workforce implications, regulatory frameworks, intellectual property, and national security risks.
- Public submissions for the inquiry closed on 14 September 2026.
- The committee is required to present its final report by no later than 30 November 2026.
· Terms of Reference · Making a submission · Committee Secretariat contact · Committee Membership · Information about the inquiry
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Accountability
2/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
the adoption of AI by Commonwealth departments and agencies to improve services for Australians, and the transparency and accountability measures that apply to AI use
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screening score · 2026-10-23
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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screening score · 2026-10-23
Privacy
2/5Protection of personal data and private life
the importance of data sovereignty, and the opportunities presented by narrow, domain-specific AI models trained on Australian data
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screening score · 2026-10-23
Transparency
2/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
the adoption of AI by Commonwealth departments and agencies to improve services for Australians, and the transparency and accountability measures that apply to AI use
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screening score · 2026-10-23
Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
2/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
the risks and harms arising from AI, including fraud and scams, deepfakes and risks to the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable Australians
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screening score · 2026-10-23