Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Policies in Australia and New Zealand

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are rapidly transforming healthcare delivery globally. The pace of technological advancement is currently exceeding the speed of regulatory adaptation, creating a significant gap in published systematic evidence. Australia and New Zealand, as neighboring healthcare systems with shared professional bodies and similar regulatory approaches, provide an ideal comparative case study. Furthermore, the elevation of Indigenous data governance principles (honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander rights) is critical for ensuring cultural safety in AI systems.