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Legal AI Governance in Australia.

Australian law firms face professional-conduct, privilege, and confidentiality obligations when deploying AI — with courts and law societies issuing increasingly specific guidance on generative AI use.

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Who regulates AI here

Australia takes a voluntary, principles-based approach anchored by the Privacy Act and the AI6 Guidance for AI Adoption, with sector regulators setting expectations within their remits.

OAICOffice of the Australian Information Commissioner

APRAAustralian Prudential Regulation Authority

ASICAustralian Securities and Investments Commission

ACCCAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission

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