Oceania
AI regulation in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands
Australia: Regulation Through Safety, Privacy, and Accountability
Australia is developing a risk- and rights-based governance model through privacy reform, safety standards, and regulator-led oversight.
legislative draft
Australia
Updated 2/18/2026New Zealand: Human-Centred Policy and Māori Data Stewardship
New Zealand leads with ethical, human-centred governance rooted in fairness, transparency, and Māori data stewardship.
voluntary framework
Updated 2/18/2026Oceania: Trust, Inclusion, and Public Interest Governance
Oceania focuses on trust, inclusion, and public-interest governance, with Australia and New Zealand developing privacy, fairness, and digital stewardship frameworks.
binding law
Updated 2/18/2026Pacific Islands: Digital Growth, Governance Foundations, and Regional Cooperation
Pacific Island nations are building early governance foundations through digital inclusion, privacy development, cybersecurity frameworks, and regional cooperation.
emerging
Pacific Islands
Updated 2/18/2026