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16 April 2026
Without public trust, AI investment won’t deliver results. Building it should be a central focus of Australia’s AI policy.
Amir Andargoli
Amir Andargoli
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Hassan Gholipour Fereidouni
Reza Tajaddini
Reza Tajaddini
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Expanding voluntary work options for younger people receiving unemployment payments could strengthen communities while offering a meaningful alternative to current employment programs.
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As digital systems increasingly control how Australians work, government legislation is needed to protect employment standards and workers’ rights.
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Integrity agencies need confidentiality powers, but those powers should be subject to time limits, review mechanisms and transparency standards.
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As digital systems increasingly control how Australians work, government legislation is needed to protect employment standards and workers’ rights.
Secrecy needs a clock: integrity agencies and the problem of indefinite silence
Integrity agencies need confidentiality powers, but those powers should be subject to time limits, review mechanisms and transparency standards.
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Governments are adopting AI faster than they are governing it. But what does sovereign, public-interest AI look like in practice?
Australia’s missing middle can help solve our housing crisis
Gentle density can play an important role in addressing Australia’s housing challenges. Here are three ways governments can design planning systems to deliver it at scale.
Why Australia needs a healthier information ecosystem, not just fact-checks
Fact-checking alone cannot protect democratic debate. Australia’s misinformation policy should shift from policing individual falsehoods to ensuring digital platforms provide information environments that support informed public judgment.
Perfect faces, imperfect fit: Why AI-generated campaigns miss the mark for older Australians
When AI-generated visuals are used in health, aged care, or community outreach campaigns, they risk undermining the trust of older Australians. Age-inclusive image standards and clear transparency rules can support engagement of ageing populations.
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Another fantastic year of articles on the Policymaker which has continued to grow as a leading platform for solutions-led policy ideas sharing! Here are our five most popular articles from this year.
Protecting First Nations communities from frequent power disconnections in Australia’s hottest regions
Remote First Nations communities face extreme heat and frequent disconnections from electricity when pre-paid credit runs out. Targeted policies could prevent life-threatening outages.
The cost of power: how can Australia build a resilient clean energy market?
Prioritising renewable energy is a strategic foundation for a stronger, more adaptable, and future-ready energy market that can thrive for decades to come. A diverse suite of policies is essential to support Australia’s transition toward a more reliable, affordable and lower emissions energy system.
From concrete to canopies: making nature accessible for all children
Education and planning policies should be coordinated to ensure all children have access to nature-based play opportunities for their physical and social enrichment.
