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AI governance in Australia.

The Privacy Act already regulates AI. Australia's AI6 framework (October 2025) replaced the earlier guardrails standard. APRA, ASIC, the ACCC, and the Fair Work Commission all have relevant powers. A new statutory disclosure obligation for automated decisions comes into force December 2026. This is the one place that explains what it all means.

Australian regulatory landscape Free AU assessment By sector

66 articles·14 sectors·14 regulators

Who are you?

Australian AI governance looks different depending on where you sit.

Enterprise & Corporate

Board obligations, APRA/ASIC compliance, Privacy Act, AI6 guidance, and enterprise governance frameworks for Australian organisations.

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Small Business

Practical AI policies, Privacy Act obligations, and the ACCC consumer law requirements that apply to small Australian businesses using AI.

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Employees & Workers

Your rights at work, what your boss can and can't do with AI, Fair Work Act protections, and how to use AI safely in your job.

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Guidance by industry sector

14 sectors. Sector-specific obligations, practical actions, and Australian regulatory analysis.

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14 regulators covered

APRAASICOAICACCCFWCTGAAHRCACNCATOAFCAACMANDIS CommissionAged Care Quality CommissionTEQSA

Australian regulators with AI powers

The regulators with direct AI enforcement powers — all active, all relevant.

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OAIC

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Privacy Act enforcement, AI and privacy guidance

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ACCC

Australian Competition & Consumer Commission

Consumer protection, algorithmic pricing, dark patterns

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APRA

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

CPS 230, model risk, operational resilience for banks and insurers

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ASIC

Australian Securities & Investments Commission

Responsible lending, best interests duty, AI in financial services

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FWC

Fair Work Commission

AI-driven workplace change, consultation obligations, redundancy

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For Enterprise

Enterprise & corporate AI governance

Board obligations, APRA/ASIC compliance, Privacy Act, AI Safety Standard — what Australian boards and risk teams need to act on now.

Regulation12 min read

Australia's AI Governance Gap: What the Regulatory Retreat Means for Enterprise Risk

Australia abandoned mandatory AI guardrails months after announcing them. For enterprise organisatio…

AI governance in Australia.

Who are you?

Enterprise & Corporate

Small Business

Employees & Workers

Guidance by industry sector

14 regulators covered

Australian regulators with AI powers

Enterprise & corporate AI governance

Australia's AI Governance Gap: What the Regulatory Retreat Means for Enterprise Risk

Australia's AI Safety Standard: What It Actually Requires and Who It Applies To

The Privacy Act, AI, and What the OAIC Expects from Australian Organisations

APRA and ASIC: What Australian Financial Services Firms Need to Know About AI Regulation

Australian Directors and AI: What Your Governance Obligations Actually Mean

Robodebt's Lessons for Australian AI Governance: What Every Organisation Must Learn

AI Governance in Australian Financial Services: The Complete Regulatory Guide

AI in Australian Healthcare: TGA, Privacy Act, and Clinical Governance

AI in Australian HR and Employment: What People Teams Must Get Right

ASX-Listed Companies and AI: Disclosure, Directors Duties, and Governance Obligations

AI in Australian Superannuation: Trustee Obligations, Member Communications, and Investment AI

AI Governance for Australian Law Firms: Professional Obligations, Privilege, and Practical Steps

Australia's Guidance for AI Adoption (AI6): The Six Essential Practices Replacing the 10 Guardrails

What APRA Actually Expects on AI Governance: A Practical Guide for Australian Financial Institutions

ASIC's AI Expectations for Australian Financial Services: Licence Obligations, RG 271, and the Enforcement Direction

AI Governance for Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits: ACNC Obligations and Practical Compliance

AI in Australian Aged Care: Governance Obligations for Providers Under the Strengthened Standards

The ATO and AI: Tax Compliance Obligations for Australian Businesses Using Artificial Intelligence

AI in the Australian Workplace: Fair Work Commission, Enterprise Agreements, and the Right to Disconnect

AI Governance in Australian Education: Universities, Schools, and the TEQSA/ACARA Regulatory Landscape

AI in Australian Government: APS Framework, Accountability, and the Algorithmic Transparency Agenda

The Australian Human Rights Commission and AI: Discrimination, Rights, and the Human Rights Framework

AI Governance for Australian Insurers: APRA, ASIC, and the Pricing Fairness Imperative

AI Governance in Australian Mining and Resources: Safety Cases, Autonomous Systems, and Regulatory Obligations

AI Governance for Australian Telcos and Media: ACMA Obligations, Misinformation, and Network AI

Australia's Privacy Act Reforms and AI: What the New Obligations Mean for Your Organisation

APRA CPS 230 and AI: Operational Resilience Obligations for Australian Financial Institutions

ASX-Listed Companies and AI Governance: Disclosure Obligations, Directors' Duties, and the Investor Expectation Gap

AI Governance in Australian Superannuation: APRA SPG 516, Member Best Interests, and Investment AI

AI Governance in NDIS and Services Australia: Algorithmic Decision-Making and the Rights of Vulnerable Australians

AI Incident Response for Australian Organisations: A Practical Playbook

AI Governance in Australian Construction: WHS Obligations, Project Delivery AI, and Procurement Requirements

AI Governance in Retail and Consumer Products: Personalisation, Pricing, and the ACCC

AI in Australian Agriculture: Precision Farming, Biosecurity AI, and Governance for Rural Operators

AI Governance in Energy and Utilities: Grid AI, Safety Systems, and Critical Infrastructure Obligations

AI and Work Health & Safety in Australia: The Digital Work Systems Laws Every Employer Must Know

Building Your AI Controls Register: A Practical Guide for Australian Organisations

AI Workforce Capability Uplift: What Australian Organisations Are Getting Wrong

AI for Cyber Security Teams in Australia: Governance, Risk and What ACSC Expects

AI for Finance Teams in Australia: Governance, Privacy and Regulatory Obligations

AI for HR and People Teams in Australia: Fair Work, Privacy and What You Must Get Right

AI for Procurement Teams in Australia: Buying AI Responsibly and Governing What You Buy

AI for Risk and GRC Teams in Australia: Building AI Governance Into Your Framework

AI and Psychosocial Hazards in Australian Workplaces: What Employers Must Do

AI Governance Strategy for Australian Mid-Market Organisations: Between SME and Enterprise

Building an Enterprise AI Governance Programme in Australia: From Policy to Operating Model

What Is the Australian Privacy Act? How It Applies to AI Systems

What Is APRA CPS 230? How Operational Resilience Requirements Apply to AI Systems

Small business AI guidance

AI Policy for Australian Small Business: A One-Page Template and What the Law Requires

ACCC and AI: What Australian Consumer Protection Law Means for Businesses Using AI

Your First 30 Days of AI Governance: A Practical Plan for Australian Organisations

AI Startup Legal Requirements in Australia: The Founder's Complete Compliance Guide

AI Governance for Australian SMEs: What You Actually Need to Do

AI Governance for Australian Startups: What Founders Need to Know Before It Becomes a Problem

AI Governance for Australian Not-for-Profits and Charities: What the ACNC and Privacy Act Require

Your rights as an Australian worker

Using AI at Work in Australia: What Every Employee Needs to Know

Can My Boss Use AI to Monitor Me at Work? Australian Employees Rights

AI Is Changing Australian Jobs: Your Rights, What Employers Must Tell You, and How to Protect Yourself

Your Privacy Rights When Your Employer Uses AI: An Australian Employee Guide

Your Complete Guide to AI Workplace Rights in Australia in 2026

AI and Your Consumer Rights in Australia: Pricing, Recommendations, and What the ACCC Can Do

Using AI to Work Smarter: A Guide for Australian Employees Within Your Organisation's Policies

AI, Work-Life Balance and the Right to Disconnect: What Australian Workers Need to Know

AI and the Future of Work in Australia: What 2026 Actually Looks Like

Your Complete AI Rights Guide as an Australian Employee in 2026

Getting Started With AI: A Practical Guide for Everyday Australians

The Robodebt lesson every Australian organisation must learn

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