Bio

Peter Lewis is the executive director of Essential, a progressive strategic communications and research firm in Australia. He contributes to The Guardian with insights on Australian politics, focusing on topics such as AI and economic productivity. His work involves qualitative research for the Australian Labor Party.

Articles (9)

• AI may be the toughest challenge Anthony Albanese faces this term. Guardrails are urgently needed

  The Guardian • 15 July 2026

• News Corp Noise and AI Memes Prove Labor Is Doing Something Meaningful. The Battle Lies in Selling It

  The Guardian • 26 May 2026

• If Australia Is Home to an AI Gold Rush, Let’s Not Squander It. Let’s Fjord a Different Path

  The Guardian • 22 May 2026

• Could AI Write This Column? In a World of Slop-inion, I’m Certifying Myself Human

  The Guardian • 14 Apr 2026

• I have always seen myself as ‘progressive’ – but with AI it’s time to hit the brakes

  The Guardian • 2 Apr 2026

• Without Stronger Privacy Laws, Australians Are Guinea Pigs in a Real-Time Dystopian AI Experiment

  The Guardian • 11 Feb 2026

• Albanese's Approach to Social Media and AI: A Case of Magical Thinking

  The Guardian • 10 Dec 2025

• Can AI Deliver Economic Nirvana? Only if Workers Can Monitor and Shape How It's Used

  The Guardian • 11 Aug 2025

• How Can Australians Ensure AI Delivers on Its Hype? By Embracing Our Inner Luddite

  The Guardian • 30 June 2025