Australia: Australian Government announced establishment of Australian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute

On 25 November 2025, the Australian Government announced the establishment of the Australian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) to support best practice regulation, advise on legislative updates, and support regulatory action. The AISI is intended to provide technical capability for monitoring, testing and analysing emerging AI technologies, and to support the government in identifying future AI-related risks to ensure appropriate protections for the public. The AISI will operate as a central hub to coordinate government action on AI safety, share insights with regulators, and provide guidance on AI opportunities, risks and safety to businesses, government bodies and the public, including through the National AI Centre. The AISI is expected to become operational in early 2026. It will participate in the International Network of AI Safety Institutes and collaborate with domestic and international partners to contribute to global AI safety efforts.