Australia launched its National AI Centre under CSIRO in 2024 with A$101.2M. New Zealand's AI Strategy (2023) focuses on AgriTech. CSIRO Data61 employs 1,400 researchers. Responsible AI Network has certified 214 Australian orgs by 2027.
| Metric | 2027 Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia AI market | A$16.4B | DISR |
| NZ AI market | NZ$2.1B | AI Forum NZ |
| Australia AI startups | 642 | StartupAus |
| NZ AI startups | 148 | NZTech |
| AI patents AU (2026) | 2,140 | IP Australia |
| National AI Centre | A$101.2M | DISR |
| CSIRO Data61 researchers | 1,400 | CSIRO |
| RAI Network certified orgs | 214 | CSIRO |
| AU AI VC H1 2027 | $1.4B | Cut Through Venture |
| Government AI use cases | 340 | DTA AI Dashboard |
| State | AI Companies | AI Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| NSW (Sydney) | 284 | 42,100 |
| VIC (Melbourne) | 218 | 34,600 |
| QLD | 68 | 11,200 |
| WA | 48 | 8,400 |
| ACT | 24 | 6,800 |
Australia and Oceania in 2027 are mid-sized but research-rich. More at misar.blog.
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