Wednesday 15 July 2026 – The Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG) and Authorship Collecting Society Australia Aotearoa (ACSAA) welcome today’s speech from Prime Minister Albanese re-affirming the Government’s position that Australia’s creators, and the laws that support us, are a key part of our nation’s future.
A new Office of AI and Australian Standards can build on the work already done across government to ensure Australians benefit from emerging technologies and by the Attorney-General examining copyright.
Group CEO Claire Pullen said, “Big tech have invested heavily in trying to say our copyright laws are a problem to be solved, rather than what they are – an opportunity. They are an opportunity to create new markets, to add to the billions creative workers generate for our economy, and they are an important statement about our sovereignty and our values. Australian stories are a critical part of our shared future, supported by the right copyright settings. Today, our Prime Minister made it clear that theft of creative works is unacceptable and that Australia is ready for the opportunities ahead.”
“Australia is a good place to invest in AI infrastructure. We are in the driver’s seat to set the pace for this change, and it’s time for the foreign big tech companies to heed the messages the government has been sending them for almost a year, and that we have heard again today.”
“We look forward to working with the Office of AI and our industry to ensure Australian creators remain in control of their work, and can be part of a framework where consent, credit and compensation are the pillars.”
