The Queensland University of Technology Centre for Data Science (QUT CDS) brings together QUT's strengths and track record in data analysis, computation and eResearch, as well as cross-disciplinary projects and connections to centres of excellence, cooperative research centres, and national and international networks.

Responsible Data Science forms one of the five core programs in the CDS research agenda, and we welcome the opportunity to respond to the draft Guiding Principles for Organizations Developing Advanced AI, prepared jointly by the EU and the G7 nations. Although Australia is not a G7 or EU member, we share strong international connections with G7 and EU members, and have an interest in promoting responsible research, development, deployment, and distribution of AI systems, wherever they are physically situated. Furthermore, AI systems are not isolated artefacts, but are increasingly embedded in global geo-political and logistical logics, which further emphasises the need for international engagement and collaboration to address the potential risks and opportunities from advanced AI systems.