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Ausgrid and TransGrid joint AI investment program: AU$95M over 3 years for grid optimisation and predictive maintenance.
Suncorp deploys generative AI underwriting assistant covering 78% of standard home and motor policies — first Australian insurer at scale.
NAB's AI-powered virtual banker handles 2.4M customer interactions per month with 87% self-resolution rate — up from 61% in Q1 2025.
Amazon Australia launches fully automated fulfilment centre in Western Sydney — 85% robotic pick rate, fastest deployment in APAC region.
ASIC issues informal guidance on AI-assisted pricing disclosures following IAG and Suncorp investor material references.
Senate AI inquiry recommends mandatory algorithmic impact assessments for government AI — government response due Q4 2026.
NSW Police facial recognition pilot paused pending Privacy Commissioner review — 3 false match incidents reported.
ASIC opens formal review into AI-assisted credit scoring practices at two mid-tier banks following consumer advocacy group complaint.
Consumer advocacy group files ASIC complaint over insurer AI dynamic pricing — alleges higher premiums for older policyholders.
Origin Energy AI billing error affects 47,000 customers — incorrect charges for 3 months before detection; AEMO notified.
AER opens inquiry into AI-driven dynamic electricity pricing — 3 retailers under review for inadequate consumer disclosure.
AHPRA establishes AI in Clinical Practice Working Group following 3 adverse event reports involving AI-assisted diagnosis tools.
NSW Government launches AI-assisted development application processing in 5 councils — reduces median decision time by 42%.
Insurance Council of Australia releases AI Governance Principles — voluntary framework adopted by 6 of 10 largest insurers.