Item Catalogue

Week of 4 May 2026

DISR – Dept of Industry, Science & Resources(AU) 8 May 2026 82

DISR's National AI Centre has launched AI.gov.au, consolidating government AI guidance, tools, and resources in one platform.

Key points

The platform targets businesses, SMEs, and not-for-profits, and will also support AISI safety guidance accessibility.
Initial release draws on SaaM AI Adopt Centre user research; further resources will be added iteratively over time.

DISR – Dept of Industry, Science & Resources(AU) 18 Apr 2026 78

The Australian Government has signed a non-legally-binding MOU with Microsoft under the National AI Plan.

Key points

Microsoft commits to supporting APS AI Plan delivery, AI safety collaboration, and workforce capability uplift.
This is the second collaborative arrangement under the National AI Plan; more industry MOUs are anticipated.

DISR – Dept of Industry, Science & Resources(AU) 8 Apr 2026 88

Australia signed its first MOU under the National AI Plan with Anthropic on 1 April 2026.

Key points

Anthropic commits to collaborating with the APS on the APS AI Plan and with the AI Safety Institute on safety and risk.
The MOU is non-legally-binding but signals government intent; similar arrangements with other AI companies are flagged as possible.