Join our Town Hall: Help shape Australia's AI future at the election crossroads - 9 April at 6:30pm AEST

Australia's AI Crossroads: Election 2025 Town Hall
9 April, 6:30-7:30pm AEST (online)
With Artificial Intelligence developing rapidly, Australia's next Parliament will shape whether it becomes a powerful force for good or causes serious harm. This Virtual Town Hall will discuss how and why Australia can contribute to future AI systems being safe and the $600 billion economic benefit that could follow
What to expect
- Industry and academic expert discussion of AI risks and opportunities
- Views on practical policy solutions for responsible AI governance
- Your chance to put questions to AI experts
- A chance to engage with other participants and make a difference on AI safety.
Special guests
In addition to our expert guests, we've invited the politicians from each major party responsible for AI: Ed Husic (Labor), Sussan Ley (Coalition), and David Shoebridge (Australian Greens). Let them know you're attending and encourage them to join!
Why your attendance matters
- Become an informed voter on AI policy:
As a voter, you'll gain valuable insights into AI's transformative potential, expert-recommended safety measures, and critical policies like establishing an Australian AI Safety Institute and an AI Act with mandatory guardrails. With this knowledge, you'll be better equipped to evaluate where parties and candidates stand on these issues come election day. - Strengthen our collective voice:
Your participation demonstrates to politicians that Australians have a long-term vision and care about transformative AI. Invite people you know who share these concerns -- the more participants, the stronger our message.
Other ways to help:
- Invite people you know: Forward this invitation to at least three people who might be interested
- Sign and share: Add your name to our Federal Election 2025 Open Letter and help us reach 500 signatures by April 14th when we'll send the letter to parties
- Get informed: Use our Election Scorecard to see where candidates stand
- Learn more: Explore our policy briefs on an Australian AI Safety Institute and AI Act with mandatory guardrails