Reflecting on recent developments in open-source artificial intelligence (AI), this report examines how a national innovation system framework can guide AI industrial policy to foster innovation and reduce reliance on dominant tech companies. It argues that aligning trade policy with industrial policy and competition is critical for fostering a fair and dynamic AI ecosystem.

Digital Asset Platforms are online platforms that hold digital assets, such as crypto, for consumers. This statement aims to provide clarity and certainty to the digital assets sector and outlines the government’s approach to reform, progress to date and the forward workplan. It identifies four key pillars to its approach.

Greater accessibility, upskilling communities and building resilience for the future are at the heart of the NSW Government’s new digital roadmap for New South Wales. This strategy sets out how the state will deliver innovative, inclusive and secure digital services to improve the lives of residents.

Digital technology plays a critical role in defending Australia and its national interests. This strategy and roadmap define Defence’s approach to deliver a secure, integrated and scalable digital environment able to fight and win in the digital age. It lays out Defence’s capability focus areas and core priorities for the next three years.

Effective regulation provides fair access to public services, promotes competitive markets, ensures systems work effectively, and protects Australia and its people from harm. In collaboration with regulatory agencies, the Department of Finance has developed this whole-of-government framework to modernise regulation through digital design, innovation, and stewardship.