As digital systems increasingly control how Australians work, government legislation is needed to protect employment standards and workers’ rights.

Governments are adopting AI faster than they are governing it. But what does sovereign, public-interest AI look like in practice?

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.

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.