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Pass a dedicated Australian AI law

Not in place

A single law setting definitions, standards and rules for AI across the economy, to support the reforms under way.

Where it stands

Nothing here yet.

Risks this could address

  • AI governance failure
  • AI misalignment

Who is calling for this

  • Global Shield Australia

    Guardrails & Gap Analyses: An assessment of Australia's approach to AI regulation (Aug 2026), Recommendation 6 Read it ↗

    “The Government should enact framework legislation setting baseline, cross-cutting expectations, definitions, and obligations to support the range of AI-related reviews and reforms taking place.”

  • Global Shield Australia

    Submission 256 to the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence (2026), Recommendation 4a Read it ↗

    “Enacting the 2027 Australian Standards for AI through a framework Act on AI that sets economy-wide definitions, standards, and rules”

  • Global Institute for Women's Leadership, ANU; Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute; Victorian Women’s Trust; Professor Ramona Vijeyarasa; and Dr Leonora Risse

    Submission 254 to the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence (2026) Read it ↗

    “Support the enactment of dedicated, binding AI legislation that establishes a risk-based regulatory framework for AI systems deployed in Australia”

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