Autonomous cars with no human behind the wheel could be roaming Australian roads in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, a transport summit has been told, although questions remain about their safety and cost.

Strict regulations will also need to be in place to govern their use around the event, according to speakers at the National Future Transport Summit in Brisbane, although Australia was "on track" to deliver them.

The predictions came as US car maker Tesla announced the launch of its self-driving software in Australia following weeks of testing and widespread speculation.

The two-day transport summit heard Uber considered Australia to be a prime location for self-driving vehicles as it had embraced ride-share options and regulators were taking steps to create national laws.

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