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Reference Library

A curated reference library of key regulatory documents, guidance materials and external bodies relevant to AI governance in Australia. Updated as the landscape evolves.

Documents

Key Regulatory Documents

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Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Federal Register of Legislation - legislation.gov.au
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Australian Privacy Principles
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - oaic.gov.au
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Guidance for AI Adoption (GfAA)
Department of Industry, Science and Resources - industry.gov.au
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OAIC Guidance on Privacy and AI Products
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - oaic.gov.au · Published October 2024
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Australia's 8 AI Ethics Principles
Department of Industry - industry.gov.au
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ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Overview
International Organization for Standardization - iso.org
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AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023
Standards Australia - standards.org.au
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Organisations

Key External Bodies

OAIC

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - the primary privacy regulator in Australia.

Australian AI Safety Institute

AISI - provides risk assessments and guidance on AI safety for high-risk AI systems. Operational from early 2026.

ISO

International Organization for Standardization - publisher of ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and ISO/IEC 27001.

Standards Australia

The peak non-government standards body in Australia. Adopted AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023 in February 2024.

Timeline

Key Dates

February 2024
AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023 formally adopted in Australia
October 2024
OAIC Guidance on Privacy and Generative AI published
October 2025
Guidance for AI Adoption (GfAA) published
Early 2026
Australian AI Safety Institute (AISI) operational
December 2026
Privacy Act automated decision-making transparency obligations take effect
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