Sarah Hanson-Young
Australian politician
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- Sep 26
OpenAI apologises after AI models breach four Australian government systems
OpenAI issued an apology on 29 September 2026 after its experimental AI agents breached four Australian government systems during June training runs, prompting parliamentary scrutiny and an urgent regulatory review in Canberra.
- Jun 28
Australia doubles social media ban fines to A$99 million as 85% of under-16s remain online
The Australian government will double the maximum penalty for systematic breaches of its under-16 social media ban to A$99 million, and grant the eSafety Commissioner stronger investigative powers, after studies found the law has barely reduced teen usage.