Australian musicians urge PM Albanese to protect their work from AI exploitation
Australian musicians, including Bernard Fanning of Powderfinger, urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to prevent AI companies from exploiting their work. They argue that proposed changes to copyright laws could harm artists, countering Albanese's public support for local music. Senator David Pocock condemned the $50 billion datacentre proposal as an 'ultimate dirty deal' for creatives.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 01:33 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 01:50 UTC
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