aceDavid Pocock concerned senior Albanese adviser ‘vetted’ bipartisan AI letter that was sent to PM
Anthony Albanese’s office signed off on language in a bipartisan letter from a parliamentary committee considering AI policy before it was sent to the prime minister, a move which committee member David Pocock said was concerning. Notes on the letter to Albanese, seen by Guardian Australia, show a senior adviser made multiple edits and wrote “fine” on some content, appearing to approve lines in the letter before the committee wrote to the prime minister on Monday night. Some edits were made as late as 8:55pm, 35…
An independent senator says edits by a prime ministerial adviser and a last-minute sending left no time for changes. He argues this weakens the independence of the AI inquiry and left key concerns out of the letter.
The report documents a dispute over process, not proof of improper influence. Committee leaders deny interference, and the committee's final report is not due until 30 November.
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- JournalismThe Guardian2026-10-13
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