AI Mission Statement What is the AI Mission Statement?The AI Mission Statement sets out the Victorian Government’s plan to responsibly develop and adopt artificial intelligence (AI). AI technology is developing rapidly and increasingly being used in households, schools and workplaces. The statement is our vision to make sure we harness the potential of AI while managing the risks.Download statementThe statement is available as a PDF. An accessible version will be available soon.The Victorian Government's AI Mission Statement The Victorian Government's AI Mission Statement (PDF 4990.74 KB) Why do we need this statement?AI is already rapidly reshaping entire industries and institutions – from how students learn, to how researchers make medical breakthroughs, to how filmmakers create what we see on screens.We're being proactive and strategic in how we use AI, so we can harness its full potential and so all Victorians benefit. AI will make businesses and workers more productive and drive innovation that can change people’s lives for the better.Victoria is emerging as a leading AI hub in the Asia Pacific region. The statement sends a clear signal we are ready to compete with regional AI leaders.What will we achieve with this statement?To achieve our vision, we've outlined 6 key pillars:Investment attraction and adoptionData centres and digital infrastructureLocal innovation, products and servicesTalent and workforceEthical AI usePublic sector adoptionVictoria is well placed to lead the nation in adopting AI technology and infrastructure. We have a skilled workforce, good land availability and a competitive energy market, positioning the state to attract investment in AI technology and data centres.We're focused on building public trust in the technologies that are transforming daily life. This will help to unlock the economic potential of AI so all Victorians can benefit.Under the 6 pillars, we'll deliver a safe, strong and nation-leading AI ecosystem delivering real benefits for people, businesses and the state.BusinessPeopleVictoriabuild a strong local AI ecosystembecome a hub for essential digital infrastructureempower Victorian businesses to use AI to innovate and boost productivitysupport local AI products and services.grow our skilled workforce and create jobsprotect vulnerable workers and jobs through reskilling and upskillingempower workers to utilise AIteach AI as a critical skill from primary education.unlock the economic benefits of AI across industriesattract investment and accelerate adoptionadopt AI safely, ethically and responsiblybuild community confidence and adopt AI in the public service.AI initiativesWe're delivering the following AI initiatives.InitiativeDescriptionSustainable Data Centre Action PlanInvest $5.5 million to:use transport, energy and water usage data, including recycled water, to determine where data centres can be built sustainablybuild the workforce by partnering with TAFEs and businesses.Digital Jobs – AI Career Conversion ProgramInvest $8.1 million to:deliver a training program to upskill tech professionals into AI rolesEmbed AI capability in small and medium businesses in key industries, boosting innovation and competitiveness.This program will be based on the successful Digital Jobs program. Page last updated: 30 January 2026