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Breaking: Three experts appointed to lead SA's Royal Commission into AI

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has appointed three experts to lead the Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence: former federal court judge Dr Iain Ross AO, former Tech Council of Australia CEO Kate Pounder, and AI expert Christopher Manning. The commission aims to explore how AI affects future work and develop policies that maximize benefits while minimizing negative impacts. Expected to submit a report by July 1, next year, the inquiry will consult various stakeholders including businesses, unions, and academic institutions.

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In July 2023, South Australia's Premier Peter Malinauskas appointed three experts to lead the state’s Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence (AI). The commissioners include former federal court judge Dr. Iain Ross AO, who also serves as a member of the Reserve Bank's monetary board and chair of the Net Zero Commission. Another commissioner is Kate Pounder, the former CEO of the Tech Council of Australia, alongside AI expert Christopher Manning.

Dr. Ross’s appointment was highlighted due to his extensive experience in labor market dynamics while serving as president of the Fair Work Commission during significant changes within the sector. Premier Malinauskas emphasized that Dr. Ross’s expertise is crucial for exploring how AI impacts future job markets.

The commission aims to balance maximizing benefits and minimizing negative effects from AI advancements, with a focus on its implications for employment. It plans to gather input from various stakeholders including businesses, unions, industry bodies, tech firms, and academics to inform policy decisions regarding AI's role in society.

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Reserve Bank's Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence South Australia's Tech Council of Australia the Net Zero Commission

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Iain PERSON · 2× Malinauskas PERSON · 2× Christopher Manning PERSON · 1× Iain Ross AO PERSON · 1× Kate Pounder PERSON · 1× Peter Malinauskas PERSON · 1× Ross PERSON · 1× Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence ORG · 1× South Australia's GPE · 1× Tech Council of Australia ORG · 1×

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Mr Malinauskas said Dr Ross is also Reserve Bank's monetary board member, the chair of the Net Zero Commission and was president of the Fair Work Commission at "a time of great change within the labour market." "Iain's expertise are critical because one of the key focuses of the royal commission is to consider what the implications are of AI on the future of work more broadly," he said.

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🔮 The premier previously said it was also expected to hear from businesses, unions, industry bodies, technology companies and academics.

2026-10-01 · ABC News (AU)

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Former federal court judge Dr Iain Ross AO has been appointed to lead South Australia's Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence. asserted

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The other two commissioners announced by SA Premier Peter Malinauskas today are former Tech Council of Australia CEO Kate Pounder and artificial intelligence expert Christopher Manning. asserted

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he → say → work

"We know that AI is already changing the way people live, but most critically the way they work "Iain has a full appreciation of how government policy can have an impact on the way we work." asserted

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Mr Malinauskas previously announced the inquiry was intended to maximise the benefits and minimise unwanted impacts from the growth of AI. asserted

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The premier previously said it was also expected to hear from businesses, unions, industry bodies, technology companies and academics. asserted

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The royal commission is expected to deliver a report to the government no later than July 1 next year. asserted

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