Australian MP Andrew Hastie disclosed at a parliamentary inquiry on Friday that Microsoft Copilot suggested he reply with "congratulations!", "great to hear from you", or "that is wonderful news!" after a terminally ill constituent wrote to inform him of his plan to end his life through voluntary assisted dying. Hastie cited the incident to highlight the dangers of relying on foreign-developed AI, as he argued for AI systems built and operated by Australians. The broader inquiry revealed deep divisions over AI policy in Australia, with defence officials warning that restricting access to leading US AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic could leave the country dangerously exposed to cyber threats, while critics call for a pause on AI expansion and tighter copyright protections.