The National AI plan is the Australian Government's plan to grow the artificial intelligence (AI) industry in Australia. The plan sets out the steps the government will take to support Australia to build an AI-enabled economy that is more competitive, productive and resilient. It aims to make sure that everyone in Australia benefits from the AI opportunity, across all regions, industries and communities.

The plan sets out the government’s direction on AI and is designed to support iterative, adaptive action to reflect the dynamism of AI technologies.

The plan has three goals and nine actions.

Goals

1. Capture the opportunity by building smart infrastructure, backing domestic AI capability and attracting global investment
2. Spread the benefits through widespread AI adoption, supporting and training Australian workers, and improved public services
3. Keep Australians safe with legislative and regulatory frameworks that mitigate AI harms, while promoting widespread responsible practices and international engagement that upholds Australia’s values. 

Actions

1. Build smart infrastructure
2. Back Australian AI capability
3. Attract investment
4. Scale AI adoption
5. Support and train Australians
6. Improve public services
7. Mitigate harms
8. Promote responsible practices
9. Partner on global norms.