The Minister will speak on the Albanese Government’s Industry, Innovation and Science agenda,  including how Australia can adopt and implement AI in ways that serve Australia’s national interest. After his remarks, the Lowy Institute's Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove AM will chair a Q&A session with the Minister.

Senator the Hon Tim Ayres was sworn in as Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science on 13 May 2025. He was previously the Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia. Before entering Parliament, Tim held several elected leadership roles in the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union. He was elected as a Senator for New South Wales in the 2019 election.

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