Australia proposes AI safety bill with mandatory testing for frontier models

australia's government, led by prime minister anthony albanese, has proposed a law that would require frontier ai model makers to open their models to independent testing and safety checks. the rules target the most advanced models with high risk profiles and are part of the government's 'ai in australia's interests' agenda. a new oversight body will enforce compliance, and companies will have to maintain ongoing safety checks, publish safety frameworks, and report security incidents immediately. this aims to protect citizens and national interests while building trust and regulatory stability that attracts investment.