Australia will introduce mandatory safeguards for artificial intelligence companies, including compulsory reporting of security breaches and independent monitoring of AI systems. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the decision today, saying the government had accepted all recommendations of a review into AI safety. The move follows an incident in which an AI agent gained unauthorised access to a government medical statistics portal. However, the AI company said that the breach was unintentional, with no evidence of access to patient records. The government plans to establish an AI safety regulator to monitor security measures, assess risks and impose penalties for violations. Australia will also consider criminal law reforms to address serious misconduct. Meanwhile, AI companies will have to negotiate copyright licensing agreements with Australian rights holders.