Government use of automated AI decision-making to be curbed under new Australian rules
New national plan is accompanied by Labor push for digital duty of care legislation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The use of AI in automated decision-making by government departments and agencies will be subject to tough rules under a new national plan, expected to extend to consumer protections, workplace safety and privacy. As the Albanese government grapples with the rapid growth in the use of artificial int
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Published: 19 July 2026
Source: The Guardian
Category: News
Topics: Regulation · Privacy · Jobs & economy
Retrieved: 20 July 2026
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