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National AI standards consultation
On September 17, 2026, the Australian government announced consultation on proposed national standards for large data centres and frontier-AI training. The proposals address energy and water use, costs to communities, local engagement and workforce skills, alongside safety, security and local capability conditions for AI training.[1][2][3]
The official announcement schedules submissions from 6 am AEST on September 18 until 5 pm AEDT on October 9, 2026. The consultation will inform proposed legislation; it does not itself impose the proposed mandatory standards.[1][2]
See September 17 digest coverage.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, “Have your say on the future of AI training and infrastructure in Australia,” September 17, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, “Getting it right: Building AI infrastructure that works for Australia,” September 2026 consultation paper, “Purpose and scope”.
- ↑ Clare Armstrong, ABC News, “Labor considers smart glasses restrictions, new national AI standards,” September 17, 2026.