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AI Mission Statement
AI Mission Statement
What is the AI Mission Statement?
The AI Mission Statement sets out the Victorian Government’s plan to responsibly develop and adopt artificial intelligence (AI). AI technology is developing rapidly and increasingly being used in households, schools and workplaces. The statement is our vision to make sure we harness the potential of AI while managing the risks.
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The statement is available as a PDF and as an accessible version.
The Victorian Government's AI Mission Statement
The Victorian Government's AI Mission Statement
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The Victorian Government's AI Mission Statement - accessible version
The Victorian Government's AI Mission Statement - accessible version
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Why do we need this statement?
AI is already rapidly reshaping entire industries and institutions – from how students learn, to how researchers make medical breakthroughs, to how filmmakers create what we see on screens.
We're being proactive and strategic in how we use AI, so we can harness its full potential and so all Victorians benefit. AI will make businesses and workers more productive and drive innovation that can change people’s lives for the better.
Victoria is emerging as a leading AI hub in the Asia Pacific region. The statement sends a clear signal we are ready to compete with regional AI leaders.
What will we achieve with this statement?
To achieve our vision, we've outlined 6 key pillars:
Investment attraction and adoption
Data centres and digital infrastructure
Local innovation, products and services
Talent and workforce
Ethical AI use
Public sector adoption
Victoria is well placed to lead the nation in adopting AI technology and infrastructure. We have a skilled workforce, good land availability and a competitive energy market, positioning the state to attract investment in AI technology and data centres.
We're focused on building public trust in the technologies that are transforming daily life. This will help to unlock the economic potential of AI so all Victorians can benefit.
Under the 6 pillars, we'll deliver a safe, strong and nation-leading AI ecosystem delivering real benefits for people, businesses and the state.
Business
People
Victoria
build a strong local AI ecosystem
become a hub for essential digital infrastructure
empower Victorian businesses to use AI to innovate and boost productivity
support local AI products and services.
grow our skilled workforce and create jobs
protect vulnerable workers and jobs through reskilling and upskilling
empower workers to utilise AI
teach AI as a critical skill from primary education.
unlock the economic benefits of AI across industries
attract investment and accelerate adoption
adopt AI safely, ethically and responsibly
build community confidence and adopt AI in the public service.
AI initiatives
We're delivering the following AI initiatives.
Initiative
Description
Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan
Invest $5.5 million to:
use transport, energy and water usage data, including recycled water, to determine where data centres can be built sustainably
build the workforce by partnering with TAFEs and businesses.
Digital Jobs – AI Career Conversion Program
Invest $8.1 million to:
deliver a training program to upskill tech professionals into AI roles
Embed AI capability in small and medium businesses in key industries, boosting innovation and competitiveness.
This program will be based on the successful
Digital Jobs program
.
Page last updated:
10 February 2026