Guidance for AI Adoption (the "AI6") replaces the Voluntary AI Safety Standard
BuildAIPolicy Research · Added 27 October 2026 · Last checked 27 October 2026
What it is
The National AI Centre's Guidance for AI Adoption sets out six governance practices for organisations using AI. It effectively replaces the earlier Voluntary AI Safety Standard and its ten guardrails. It is voluntary.
Who it affects
Australian organisations adopting AI, voluntarily.
What to consider
- Use the six practices as a checklist for your AI governance.
- Update internal documents that refer to the old ten guardrails.
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