Safety net for family and domestic violence helpline – support

Summary of proposal

The proposal would ensure calls to family and domestic violence helplines are answered and receive immediate assistance. It would create a single entry point for callers to Commonwealth-funded services as well as text or internet contacts, directing them to available operators.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

Read more

Hold social media companies accountable for online hate and racism

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $10 million per year to empower and resource Australian authorities to ensure social media companies are held accountable for online hate and racism.

The proposal would be ongoing, not be indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

Read more

Hold social media companies accountable for online hate and racism

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $10 million per year to empower and resource Australian authorities to ensure social media companies are held accountable for online hate and racism.

The proposal would be ongoing, not be indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

Read more

Hold social media companies accountable for online hate and racism

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $10 million per year to empower and resource Australian authorities to ensure social media companies are held accountable for online hate and racism.

The proposal would be ongoing, not be indexed and start from 1 July 2026.

Read more

AI in workplaces

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide additional funding for a new AI Workplace Change Division (AIWCD) at Fair Work Australia and appoint a AIWCD Commissioner.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

Read more

AI in workplaces

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide additional funding for a new AI Workplace Change Division (AIWCD) at Fair Work Australia and appoint a AIWCD Commissioner.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

Read more

AI in workplaces

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide additional funding for a new AI Workplace Change Division (AIWCD) at Fair Work Australia and appoint a AIWCD Commissioner.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

Read more

Independent Regulator of Digital Rights

Summary of proposal

The proposal would create an Independent Regulator of Digital Rights. The regulator would require Digital Rights Impact Assessments for machine learning and other artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that can negatively impact the public.

The regulator would ensure transparency and accountability around how Big Tech uses AI, including algorithms and generative AI, increased access to data held by Big Tech firms, and a chain of accountability for when AI goes wrong or causes harm.

The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2026.

Read more

Independent Regulator of Digital Rights

Summary of proposal

The proposal would create an Independent Regulator of Digital Rights. The regulator would require Digital Rights Impact Assessments for machine learning and other artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that can negatively impact the public.

The regulator would ensure transparency and accountability around how Big Tech uses AI, including algorithms and generative AI, increased access to data held by Big Tech firms, and a chain of accountability for when AI goes wrong or causes harm.

The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2026.

Read more

Independent Regulator of Digital Rights

Summary of proposal

The proposal would create an Independent Regulator of Digital Rights. The regulator would require Digital Rights Impact Assessments for machine learning and other artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that can negatively impact the public.

The regulator would ensure transparency and accountability around how Big Tech uses AI, including algorithms and generative AI, increased access to data held by Big Tech firms, and a chain of accountability for when AI goes wrong or causes harm.

The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2026.

Read more