Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) | Hansard source

I thank the member for Warringah for her question. I haven't considered the details in the bill that she refers to that she has tabled. I'm happy to have a look at it, as we're happy to consider any ideas going forward.

Certainly the issue of political advertising is very real. The issue of use of artificial intelligence is something that should be of concern across the parliament, such as the images which people can see in videos, for example, that have been published recently showing various members of parliament and ministers when it isn't actually them. But, when people look at it, they see them and hear their voices. So this has the potential to really change the way that politics operates in this country. Politics does have to operate in a way where there is fairness and where people are able to see things that they know are real. So we'll examine these things when it comes to artificial intelligence in general.

I assure the member for Warringah that this has been the subject of substantial debate within the government and, as well, with the private sector and with the bureaucracy. I convened a meeting of half a dozen ministers just this week across portfolios, looking at the challenges that it represents. It represents a real opportunity for growth. You can't stop these technologies from emerging, which is why we need to make sure that we shape them rather than allow them to shape us and the way that our society operates. We'll continue to work constructively across the parliament with all those who are prepared to work constructively across the parliament, and that includes the member for Warringah.

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