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Aug 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Centre

AI adoption in Australian businesses for 2025 Q1

Updated data from our AI Adoption Tracker shows that small and medium Australian businesses (SMEs) continue to embrace artificial intelligence in their operations, along with responsible AI practices.
Aug 2025

Celebrate National Science Week 2025

Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology takes place from Saturday 9 August to Sunday 17 August.
Aug 2025 Anti-Dumping Commission

Expression of interest open for new members of the International Trade Remedies Forum

The Anti-Dumping Commission is seeking an expression of interest (EOI) for membership of the International Trade Remedies Forum (ITRF).
Jul 2025

Update on the Strategic Examination of Research and Development

Early findings show untapped potential for Australia to lead research and development.
Jul 2025

Australia continues research on AI safety science

Australia attended the third directors-level meeting of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes in Vancouver this July.
Jul 2025

New report highlights emerging risks in multi-agent AI systems

We've commissioned research by the Gradient Institute to strengthen AI safety science and support responsible deployment of AI agents.
Jul 2025 National Measurement Institute

Inspiring leadership in measurement science

Dr Helen Salouros leads chemical and biological metrology at the National Measurement Institute (NMI), championing scientific excellence and team growth.

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