Information Governance in the AI age
On 28 May 2026, New Zealand’s government passed the Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill, enabling automated electronic systems to be used in social security administration, including to make decisions on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development about people’s benefits. Government messaging has emphasised modernisation, reduced delays, error reduction and […]
The OAIC is seeking views to inform guidance on the new ADM transparency obligation under APP 1.7 to 1.9. The consultation is directed to Commonwealth agencies, private sector organisations, civil society, academia and other interested stakeholders, with feedback intended to help identify key issues, perspectives and implementation gaps. The new […]
The OAIC has updated Chapter 3 of the APP Guidelines, which deals with APP 3 and the collection of solicited personal information. The updates are particularly relevant to AI and data governance because they apply APP 3 principles to contemporary technology use cases such as artificial intelligence and facial recognition, […]
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner published in January 2026, Automated decision-making and public reporting under the Freedom of Information Act, a targeted report examining how Australian Government agencies disclose their use of automated decision-making (ADM) through the Information Publication Scheme. The review forms part of the OAIC’s broader integrity […]
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 Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published detailed guidance titled Explaining decisions made with artificial intelligence, designed to help organisations meet transparency and accountability obligations where AI systems are used to make or support decisions about individuals. Although developed in the context of UK data protection law, including recent reforms under the UK Data […]
