Adopt the Voluntary AI Safety Standard (DISR 2024)
10 voluntary guardrails for safe + responsible AI deployment; mandatory regime in development.
Who must comply
Voluntary today; preparation for mandatory regime advised.
What triggers it
Deploying AI systems affecting Australians.
When due
Voluntary now; mandatory expected 2026-27 for high-risk uses.
Evidence required
AI risk register, governance documentation, testing artefacts, accountability statements.
Max penalty
Voluntary today; mandatory regime expected with civil penalties
Summary
DISR released the Voluntary AI Safety Standard in September 2024 — 10 guardrails covering accountability, risk management, data governance, testing, transparency, human oversight, contestability, supply chain, records + stakeholder engagement. Mandatory regime for 'high risk' AI being developed (likely 2026-27).
Industries
Topics
Source: https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/voluntary-ai-safety-standard. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.