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AI regulation in Australia / National AI Plan

National AI Plan

The government's December 2025 roadmap for AI adoption, capability and safety. It signals where regulation is heading rather than imposing requirements.

Status
Proposed · Australia (Commonwealth) · DISR
Applies to
Policy direction, not an obligation
Key date
2 December 2025 — Plan released
Primary source
Official document →
Last reviewed
17 July 2026

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Voluntary AI Safety Standard

Ten voluntary guardrails the government recommends for organisations deploying AI, covering accountability, testing, transparency and human oversight.

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Australia’s AI Ethics Principles

Eight voluntary principles for responsible AI design and use, from human wellbeing to contestability and accountability.

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Mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI (proposals paper)

A government proposals paper on mandatory requirements for high-risk AI settings. Consultation stage. Nothing in it binds anyone yet.

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