Australia Tech Pulse — 2026-10-11
The Australian tech sector faces a critical regulatory pivot as the federal government announces new AI safety laws requiring companies to prove their systems work, while the data centre company Firmus sees its highly anticipated ASX listing collapse. Meanwhile, Square Peg Capital surpasses $1 billion in new funds, signaling continued institutional confidence despite broader market volatility. <!-- /headline --> **Australia Mandates AI Safety Proof as Firmus Listing Fails** <!-- /headline -->
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