The OECD.AI Policy Navigator

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan set out a vision for Australia to be a global leader in developing and adopting trusted, secure and responsible AI. This plan was published under a previous Australian Government. It included Australian Government actions to realise this vision and ensure all Australians share the benefits of an AI-enabled economy.

Published on 20 March 2025, the AI and Cyber Risk Model Clauses initiative by BuyICT.gov.au makes available a collection of contractual clauses for inclusion in digital and ICT procurement contracts in Australia. The AI model clauses support responsible, ethical, and secure procurement of AI systems, including custom solutions, embedded AI products, and internal AI tools, promoting transparency and accountability.

Proposed in July 2025, this bill amends the Criminal Code Act 1995 to criminalize the use of technology, including AI, for the creation of child abuse material. It introduces new offences for downloading, accessing, supplying, or enabling access to such technology.

The paper outlines proposed options for mandatory guardrails as preventative measures that would require developers and deployers of high-risk AI to take specific steps across the AI lifecycle.The paper includes:- a proposed definition of high-risk AI- 10 proposed regulatory guardrails to reduce the likelihood of harms occurring from the development and deployment of AI systems- regulatory options to mandate guardrails, building on current work to strengthen and clarify existing laws

The Voluntary AI Safety Standard gives practical guidance to all Australian organisations on how to safely and responsibly use and innovate with AI.The standard consists of 10 voluntary guardrails that apply to all organisations throughout the AI supply chain. They include transparency and accountability requirements across the supply chain. They also explain what developers and deployers of AI systems must do.