Comment by Kate Chaney

For no more than $100 million a year – a rounding error against a $735 billion budget – Australia could position itself as a world leader in one of the defining industries of this century. [...] A commitment of $100 million a year could position Australia's AISI alongside the UK AI Security Institute as a world leader. It would allow Australia to build a concentrated centre of expertise, attract leading researchers and engineers and engage directly with global AI developers on testing and standards. [...] The problem is that the AISI is underfunded. For such an important role in a potentially century-defining field, it will receive only $30 million over four years. AI Unverifiable source (2026)