Australia's intelligence agencies are operating without specific rules for artificial intelligence, the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor has warned, as a planned review into the legal framework stalls. The Monitor's 2025-26 annual report says internal rules set by Defence Minister Richard Marles and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke 'say nothing about AI specifically', leaving a gap between common law and internal oversight that creates uncertainty about how AI is used in decisions such as warrant applications.
person
Richard Marles
Australian Defence Minister