Collabra joins Tech Council to help shape responsible AI regulation

Collabra has been invited to join the Tech Council of Australia, bringing the perspectives of an AI-native Australian software company to national conversations on regulation, skills, and standards for artificial intelligence.

Collabra, based in Sydney and focused on building rule-following automation agents for enterprise clients, joins the Council as its members support wider adoption of safe and transparent AI across Australia's economy. This move means Collabra will participate directly in shaping regulatory frameworks and assurance standards at a crucial time for the country's technology sector.

Industry engagement

Chris Ellis, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Collabra, said in a statement, "Joining the TCA connects Collabra with the industry's most credible forum for shaping Australia's digital future. With AI moving fast, a balanced, risk-based approach to regulation is critical. We support the TCA's leadership in building practical guardrails and assurance standards so businesses and consumers can adopt AI safely while Australia stays competitive."

Ellis added: "Back at Finder, we were among the first to back the creation of the TCA to strengthen local innovation and onshore investment. Continuing that journey with Collabra is personal for me - it's about making sure Australia sets the right guardrails while giving businesses the confidence to scale AI safely and effectively."

Damian Kassabgi, Chief Executive Officer of the Tech Council of Australia, commented on Collabra's admission to the Council, saying, "We're delighted to welcome Collabra to the Tech Council of Australia. Their focus on AI automation will bring a timely and important perspective as Australia leans into the AI opportunity."

Policy and standards

The Tech Council has prioritised safe and responsible AI regulation, encouraging a risk-based regulatory framework and supporting initiatives such as an AI Safety Standard, as well as exploring the labelling and watermarking of AI-generated content. Collabra's membership will see it contribute practitioner input to TCA working groups focused on shaping these regulatory frameworks, ensuring mid-market enterprises and managed service providers have a voice at the policy table.

Reports from the TCA have noted that Australians express optimism about the workplace impact of AI provided that clear standards, transparency, and upskilling opportunities are made available. For Collabra, membership of the Council offers an avenue to share experience from deploying its automation tools at scale and to participate in education and training initiatives related to AI.

Workforce development

Collabra has committed to collaborating with partners and customers to help teams adapt to working alongside AI in production environments. The company supports mid-career transitions, partner enablement programmes, and practical training efforts aimed at giving employees confidence in adopting automation technologies.

As part of the TCA, Collabra will also represent the enterprise and managed service partner community in discussions regarding technology standards. The company's technology approach, combining robotic process automation-grade reliability with AI intelligence, creates rule-following automation that is both auditable and safe for enterprises and their partners.

Collaboration and dialogue

The Council membership further offers Collabra opportunities to engage with other technology companies, research institutions, and policymakers. This cross-sector collaboration is considered important for balancing safeguarding measures with innovation, facilitating new entry points to tech careers, and positioning Australia as a regional hub for trusted AI solutions within the Asia-Pacific.

Collabra's automation agents are currently deployed in sectors such as logistics, recruitment, IT services, and property management, with further expansion underway in retail and financial services. The company positions itself among a new group of Australian AI-native tech firms seeking to demonstrate the viability of locally developed enterprise technology on an international stage.

The Tech Council of Australia brings together prominent technology firms and focuses on creating sector growth, job opportunities, and the adoption of safe, responsible AI. The Council works towards growing technology employment to 1.2 million jobs by 2030 and raising the sector's GDP contribution to AUD $250 billion, reflecting broader national ambitions around technology and digital transformation.