Minister
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (national coordinator).
How the laws define this
Both sources establish the Minister as an individual holding vested official authority and responsibility over artificial intelligence governance. However, they diverge significantly regarding which ministerial office holds this power and the scope of their explicit obligations. Under Statutory Instrument No. 366/2025, the title refers specifically to the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, who is designated as the national competent authority with a coordinating role and serves as the national single point of contact to liaise with the European Commission and other Member States under the AI Act. In contrast, the South Australia Appointment of Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy 2026 applies to an individual appointed to a dedicated portfolio of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy, with their exact authority and responsibility outlined within that specific decree.
Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.
Definitions (2)
Defined in the Regulations as the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; designated as the national competent authority with a coordinating role and appointed national single point of contact to liaise with the European Commission and other Member States under the AI Act.
The individual appointed to the portfolio of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy, vested with the authority and responsibility outlined in this decree.
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