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Capability 5.1.6

International AI Talent Collaborations

Definition

Skills and frameworks that enable trusted global research and workforce partnerships while safeguarding Australia’s intellectual property, data and strategic interests. These collaborations build capability through shared standards, research exchange and secure mobility programs.

Examples

  • Australia–United Kingdom Research Mobility Initiatives (CSIRO–UKRI)
  • OECD AI Working Groups
  • Inbound and Outbound Fellowships.

Indicators

  • Percentage of AI publications with international co-authorship where Australia is lead or equal partner
  • Ratio of inbound to outbound AI research fellows
  • Number of Australian experts serving on International Standards Organisation (ISO)/OECD AI standards committees
  • Existence and scale of domestic (accredited) training capacity
  • Skills & Cirricula mapped to Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) frameworks
  • Presence of articulated entry level pathways (vet/uni/professional)
  • Workforce participation and diversity (gender, region, age, etc.)
  • Industry collaborations and placements
  • Government and public sector capability
  • CPD or microcredential uptake across professions
  • Ratio of skilled migrants vs domestic graduates in AI roles

National AI Plan

PLAN COMMITMENT

Limited commitment

Recognises the importance of international collaboration through existing global partnerships and norms-shaping activities (Action 9), but no reference to international AI talent collaboration or secure mobility programs, hence marked as limited commitment. **Limited commitment by government is a missed opportunity, as increasing maturity in this capability would boost skills across this layer. **

Stocktake

Is the Stocktake missing evidence?

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