Overview
- The South Australian government named Dr Iain Ross as chair and appointed Kate Pounder and Professor Christopher Manning as commissioners on Thursday, and the commission has begun formal evidence gathering.
- The terms of reference direct an evidence‑based inquiry into the economic and social opportunities and risks of AI, with a focus on policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks to enable safe and responsible use.
- Commissioners will examine labour‑market effects and workplace practices, including measures to mitigate job disruption and ways for the education system to use AI productively.
- The inquiry will collect input through public submissions, community forums, surveys, industry roundtables and targeted consultations and must deliver a final report to government no later than July 1, 2027.
- The panel’s mix of judicial, economic, technology and academic expertise is intended to produce practical short‑ and medium‑term recommendations that could shape South Australian policy and influence the national debate on AI governance.