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South Australian Royal Commission Into Artificial Intelligence: What Businesses Need to Know Now

On 10 August 2026, the South Australian Government announced the establishment of a Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence. The inquiry is expected to commence on 1 October 2026, with a final report due to government no later than 1 July 2027. The announcement positions South Australia as an early mover in examining how AI should be developed, deployed and regulated in a way that captures its economic and social benefits while managing risks to people, work, public services and infrastructure.

Authors:

Tom Griffith, Partner tgriffith@piperalderman.com.au

Travis Shueard, Partner tshueard@piperalderman.com.au