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Labor and the Coalition are poised to take a reckless gamble on AI. Haven’t they realised community support has collapsed? | Edward Santow and Sarah Sacher.

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Two commentators argue that Australia's Labor and Coalition parties are moving toward consensus on AI policy, and say community support for that approach has collapsed.

Why it matters: It suggests the parties may agree on AI reforms even as public backing for their approach is described as eroding.

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“Australian workers expect the government to act to protect them from AI harms. There is a clear reform solution at hand Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s major political parties are edging towards rare consensus.”
Guardian AI, 20 Oct 2026, 14:00.

Interpretation or community commentary rather than straight reporting.

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