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Anna Henderson looks at the government's decision to go on the front foot with their AI policy, and whether the opposition has been able to prosecute a good argument against it. Plus what will be up for debate at the ALP's upcoming national conference.  Guest: Anna Henderson, SBS World News Chief Political Correspondent | National Press Club Director Producer: Catherine Zengerer

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The Australian Labor Party is positioning AI governance as a central theme of its national conference, signaling a shift toward proactive domestic policy. The discussion evaluates the federal government's strategic approach to AI regulation and the opposition's responding arguments regarding economic and social impact. While primarily focused on political maneuvering, the segment touches on how national frameworks must address the rapid deployment of frontier technologies to mitigate societal risks. This analysis is significant for understanding the trajectory of Australian AI safety policy and how political consensus is forming around risk reduction.

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