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Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (version 2.0)

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Mandatory policy for non-corporate Commonwealth entities (defence and intelligence excluded) requiring accountable officials, internal AI use-case registers with accountable owners, pre-deployment impact assessments, mandatory foundational AI training for APS staff, transparency statements and incident processes. Requirements phase in through 2026.

Why it matters

Vendors supplying AI to Australian federal agencies should expect impact-assessment and register requirements in procurement.

What it requires

Government use of AIImpact assessmentTransparency to usersIncident reportingHuman oversight
SourceDigital Transformation Agency: https://www.dta.gov.au/articles/ai-policy-update-strengthening-responsible-use-across-government Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026. Updated policy effective 15 Dec 2025; first new mandatory requirement due 15 Jun 2026 and remaining requirements by Dec 2026 (exact day not stated). Binding on in-scope agencies as Australian Government policy, not legislation.

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Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (version 2.0). Digital Transformation Agency (DTA). Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/au-policy-responsible-use-ai-government-v2/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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