Public servants are increasingly adopting generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), often without formal oversight. This paper addresses the widening gap between rapid, decentralised GenAI uptake and lagging public governance mechanisms. The paper examines how 14 jurisdictions, including Australia, translate high-level ethical principles into operational practice. It presents an evaluation framework across five core areas.

The increasing capabilities and rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are reshaping higher education. This spotlight explores how generative AI is being adopted and used in higher education, highlighting the opportunities and challenges associated with its growing use. It identifies five areas of emerging system-level policy responses.

The report presents how Australians use, trust and navigate the internet in 2026. The research involved Australian adults and small business owners and managers. It highlights that the internet is undoubtedly essential infrastructure, much like water and electricity. However, with increased reliance on the internet also comes challenges and new opportunities.

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to realise the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, while safeguarding against potential harms, leadership, perspectives and Indigenous Knowledge Systems need to be embedded throughout the AI lifecycle. This scoping and policy review builds on the work of Artificial intelligence for healthcare in Australian Indigenous...