Where did Viktor Ko stand on AI safety policies?

Viktor Ko (Labor) was a house candidate in the 2025 Federal Election for Curtin.

Viktor Ko explicitly supports both the creation of an Australian AI Safety Institute and an Australian AI Act with mandatory guardrails. His positions on these issues appear stronger and more definitive than Labor's official stance, which has been more cautious about committing to a dedicated safety institute and specific AI legislation. As a medical doctor and local government councillor with governance experience, Ko emphasises both the need for independent evaluation of advanced AI systems and clear legislative frameworks with mandatory guardrails. While Labor candidates typically vote with their party, Ko states he would "strongly advocate" for the establishment of an AI Safety Institute in the next term of government if elected.