( August 26, 2026, 01:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia will pursue a single national framework for AI, overseen by a central office in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, with national standards to be discussed at the National Cabinet on Wednesday. In a speech to the Business Council of Australia on Tuesday, Albanese said Australia wants to attract investment in frontier AI and large-scale AI training data centers, but must protect social license by preventing higher energy bills, maintaining water security and choosing appropriate locations. He said the framework should ensure AI is developed safely and securely, respects copyright and provides control and payment to the creative sector, while positioning Australia as a regional hub for AI infrastructure and model training.Speech follows....
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