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

- **Jurisdiction:** Australia (AU)
- **Type:** Guideline · **Status:** In force · **Binding:** yes
- **Issued by:** Digital Transformation Agency (DTA)
- **Proposed:** — · **Adopted:** 15 Dec 2025 · **Effective:** 15 Dec 2025
- **Obligations:** Government use of AI, Impact assessment, Transparency to users, Incident reporting, Human oversight
- **Sectors:** Public sector

## Summary
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.

## Source
[Digital 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.

## Cite
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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