Information Governance in the AI age
APRA and ASIC’s latest work on frontier AI makes clear that awareness is no longer enough. Following nine roundtables involving more than 600 attendees and over 380 entities, the regulators are focusing on whether governance, escalation, recovery and third-party arrangements will actually function when AI compresses incident timeframes. For boards […]
The National Archives of Australia has released its Corporate Plan 2026–27 to 2029–30, highlighting the growing challenge of managing government information in an increasingly digital environment. With most Australian Government agencies now working digitally by default, National Archives says it must manage and preserve greater volumes of digital records in […]
Australia’s child-facing digital framework is becoming increasingly layered. Age-assurance requirements for app distribution services under eSafety’s Age-Restricted Material Codes take effect on 9 September 2026, including requirements directed at preventing Australian children from downloading or purchasing adult apps. The Children’s Online Privacy Code is being developed and must be registered […]
Recent incidents show why advanced AI agents require technical containment, least privilege, monitoring and effective human control. Four disclosures between 24 July and 6 August 2026 have brought the cyber risks of increasingly capable AI agents into sharper focus. On 21 July, OpenAI disclosed that a combination of its […]
Australia’s national-interest approach is emerging as other major jurisdictions recalibrate AI security, innovation and regulation. On 15 July 2026, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced(opens in new tab) that the Australian Government would establish an Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and develop a […]
The pace of AI development remains extraordinary. February 2026 saw a rapid succession of major model and product updates from leading developers, with improvements in capability, speed and usability continuing to expand the range of realistic organisational use cases. For information governance practitioners, this is not just a technology […]
The NSW Information and Privacy Commission published its report Desktop Review of Documented AI or ADM Use within Agency Information Guides and Privacy Management Plans in November 2025. The review examines how NSW public sector agencies describe their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making (ADM) in two […]
The Digital Transformation Agency has published Version 2.0 of the Standard for AI Transparency Statements, marking a significant step in translating responsible AI policy into practical, repeatable implementation. Although the Standard sits under the Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government, its relevance now extends well beyond voluntary disclosure. As Australia moves […]
The Australian Government has released the National AI Plan, outlining a whole-of-nation agenda to accelerate AI capability, lift productivity and improve public service delivery. The plan positions AI as central to Australia’s economic and social future and sets out high-level actions across skills, research, infrastructure, regulation and safety. It […]
Australia’s National AI Centre (NAIC) published the Guidance for AI Adoption on 21 October 2025, providing practical direction to help organisations adopt and manage AI responsibly. The new guidance builds on NAIC’s earlier Foundations for AI Adoption and introduces the Implementation Practices, outlining step-by-step actions to embed responsible AI […]
In October 2025, Australia’s National Artificial Intelligence Centre (NAIC) released its Guidance for AI Adoption, providing practical, risk-based direction to help organisations adopt and manage AI responsibly. The Guidance is the latest significant step in Australia’s evolving approach to embedding responsible AI. It offers tools and templates that translate high-level […]
On 3 October 2025, Treasury published its Final Report – Review of AI and the Australian Consumer Law, concluding that the existing Australian Consumer Law (ACL) framework, when read alongside other laws, is largely capable of addressing many challenges introduced by AI products and services. The report recommends targeted reforms and clarifications, especially […]
On 31 July 2025, the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) released the Australian Government’s AI technical standard. This resource is to help agencies embed transparency, accountability, and safety in their use of artificial intelligence across the public sector. It outlines technical requirements for AI systems throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial design […]
Australia’s national Responsible AI Index 2025, released on 26 August 2025, reveals how organisations are embedding ethical AI practices across five critical dimensions: accountability, safety, fairness, transparency, and explainability. Developed by Fifth Quadrant for the National AI Centre (NAIC), the Index shows that 12% of organisations are leading in responsible AI maturity, up 4% from 2024, while 23% […]
On 25 May 2025, essential guidance on securing data used in AI and machine learning (ML) systems was released by the relevant agencies responsible for cybersecurity in the U.S., Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand governments. The goals of this guidance are to: Raise awareness of the potential […]
The Report of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities was published on 25 February 2025. The Committee examined how the Australian public sector is currently using AI systems, the risks and areas of concern […]
Drawing on quantitative research into consumer expectations and HTI’s Invisible Bystanders research, this publication explores the attitudes, concerns, and experiences of Australian consumers and workers as AI adoption increases. It highlights why these perspectives matter for corporate leaders and how AI governance frameworks, such as the Voluntary AI Safety Standards, can help […]
The Human Technology Institute at the University of Technology Sydney has published the AI Governance Snapshot – People, Skills and Culture for Effective AI Governance. This is part of a series to build greater shared understanding and awareness of the practical steps that organisations can take to transform AI governance […]
The Report of the Senate Select Committee on the opportunities and impacts for Australia arising out of the uptake of AI technologies in Australia of AI in Australia was published on 26 November 2024. There are 13 recommendations with recommendations that high-risk uses of AI be regulated including large language […]
The Policy for the responsible use of AI in Government Agencies comes into force on 1 September 2024. Departments and agencies must meet the mandatory requirements for accountable official(s) by 30 November 2024 and transparency statements by 28 February 2025. The policy aims to create a coordinated approach to government use of AI and has been designed […]
