EU AI Act

The EU's risk-based AI law, in force and phasing in. It reaches Australian businesses through contracts and EU market access, not Australian enforcement.

Status

In force · European Union · EU

Applies to

Australian businesses selling into the EU, or via contract with EU partners

Key date

2 December 2027 — High-risk AI obligations apply to standalone systems (embedded systems follow 2 Aug 2028)

Primary source

Official document →

Last reviewed

17 July 2026