In March 2022, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) formalised existing collaborative arrangements to form DP-REG.
Through DP-REG, members share information about, and collaborate on, cross-cutting issues and activities involving the regulation of digital platforms. This includes consideration of how competition, consumer protection, privacy, online safety and data issues intersect. The structure, purpose and goals of DP-REG are outlined in our Terms of Reference.
News and media
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Digital platform regulators release working papers on algorithms and AI
DP-REG has published working papers on algorithms and the large language models used in generative artificial intelligence to mark the launch of its website -
Digital platform regulators make joint statement on AI
DP-REG members made a joint submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ consultation on ‘Safe and responsible AI in Australia’. -
Digital Platform Regulators Forum 2023 communique
The heads of the 4 members of DP-REG met on 20 June 2023 to review the forum’s progress over 2022–23 and to discuss strategic priorities for the year ahead.
Publications
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Working Paper 2: Examination of technology – Large Language Models
This working paper considers the benefits, risks and harms of large language models and how the technology intersects with the regulatory remit of each member. -
DP-REG joint submission to Department of Industry, Science and Resources' AI discussion paper
DP-REG members made a joint submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ consultation on ‘Safe and responsible AI in Australia’. -
Working Paper 1: Literature summary – Harms and risks of algorithms
This working paper considers harms and risks posed by some commonly used types of algorithms as at June 2023: algorithms used in content moderation, recommender