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Court AI practice notes

AI rules tracker by Australian court and body

AI guidance for Australian courts, tribunals, regulators and professional bodies, by state and territory. Each body shows whether a rule was found, the date, and the source. Checked 10 October 2026.

58 bodies. 29 with a rule. 29 marked “No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.”

Commonwealth

6 with a rule · 4 none found

Commonwealth: AI rules by court and body
BodyStatusDateSource
High Court of AustraliaCourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo High Court AI practice direction found.
APRARegulatorRuleApril 2026 (month shown on page)Letter to industry on artificial intelligenceRegulator letterAPRA letter calling on regulated entities (banks, insurers, super) for a step-change in AI risk management and governance.
  • Relevant to A3, A22, A27, A28 clients
AUSTRACRegulatorRule15 December 2025 (dated on page (updated 2026-08-18))AI transparency statementAgency statementAUSTRAC states how it uses AI, adopting the DTA definition of an AI system; public generative AI tools used for research in line with DTA guidance.
eSafety CommissionerRegulatorRule15 August 2023 (PDF date)Generative AI – position statementRegulator positioneSafety position statement on generative AI risks (image-based abuse, child safety) and Safety by Design expectations.
  • Relevant to A33, A44, A25
Law Council of AustraliaLaw societyNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundOnly submissions found (e.g. "AI: Governance and Leadership"); scrape returned no text. No practitioner guidance.
Digital Transformation AgencyRegulatorRule13 October 2025 (media release date)Australian Government use of public generative AI toolsGovernment policyDTA guidance for Commonwealth agencies on using public generative AI tools; replaces 2023 interim guidance.
  • Relevant to agency clients (A31, A50)
AFCATribunalRule22 April 2026 (PDF date)Privacy notice: AI transcription and analysis of callsAgency statementAFCA calls may be recorded, transcribed and analysed using AI for quality assurance, record keeping and complaint handling.
National Native Title TribunalTribunalNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo NNTT AI guidance found; Federal Court GPN-AI applies to native title proceedings.
Australian Bar AssociationBarNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo ABA AI guidance found.

New South Wales

4 with a rule · 3 none found

New South Wales: AI rules by court and body
BodyStatusDateSource
NSW Industrial Relations CommissionTribunalRule19 February 2025 (PDF date)Practice Note No 33 – Use of Generative AIPractice noteNSW IRC practice note on Gen AI, mirroring the Supreme Court SC Gen 23 approach; IRC witness-statement form 43A contains a Gen AI non-use declaration.
  • Gen AI must not generate affidavits/witness statements content
  • Form 43A declaration
Children's Court of NSWCourtRule7 September 2026 (commences (issued 2026-09-04))Practice Note 21 – Generative Artificial IntelligencePractice noteChildren's Court of NSW adopts Supreme Court Practice Note SC Gen 23 and amended versions for all proceedings.
NSW Coroners CourtCourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundOnly inquest transcripts/findings mentioning AI; no practice note.
NSW Drug CourtCourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo Drug Court AI guidance found.
NSW Bar AssociationBarRule12 July 2023 (document date)Issues arising from the use of AI language models (including ChatGPT) in legal practiceBar guidanceNSW Bar Association guidance for barristers on AI language models; Bar News article and notices to the profession on court AI practice notes.
Information and Privacy Commission NSWInformation commissionerRuleNovember 2025 (PDF month)IPC Generative AI PolicyInformation commissioner policyIPC NSW internal policy on prohibited and pre-authorised uses of open-access generative AI; separate Guide on privacy risks of generative AI tools and May 2026 fact sheet "Engaging with AI".
  • Relevant to A25, A31

Victoria

5 with a rule · 2 none found

Victoria: AI rules by court and body
BodyStatusDateSource
Magistrates' Court of VictoriaCourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundOnly annual report; no practice direction found.
Children's Court of VictoriaCourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundOnly a judgment mentioning AI; no practice direction found.
Coroners Court of VictoriaCourtRuleMarch 2024 (pilot start)Technology at the Court – AI pilotCourt statementCoroners Court of Victoria AI pilot to improve workflows, applying Victorian Government and Court Services Victoria guidance.
Law Institute of VictoriaLaw societyRule6 December 2024 (latest date in document)Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial IntelligenceLaw society guidanceLIV guidance and AI Hub for Victorian practitioners, referencing the Uniform Law AI statement and Supreme Court of Victoria guidelines.
Victorian BarBarRule25 August 2025 (date on page (updated 2026-06-05))Guidance on the Ethical Use of Generative AIBar guidanceVictorian Bar Ethics Committee guidance note for barristers using generative AI responsibly.
OVICInformation commissionerRule26 June 2026 (page updated)Use of publicly available Generative AI tools in the Victorian public sectorInformation commissioner guidanceOVIC guidance; companion guidance on enterprise generative AI tools.
  • Relevant to A25, A31
Victorian Government Solicitor's OfficeOtherRule25 July 2024 (article date)Prompt action: framework to guide public sector use of AIGovernment lawyer noteVGSO note on the National Framework for the Assurance of AI in Government for Victorian agencies.

Queensland

3 with a rule · 1 none found

Queensland: AI rules by court and body
BodyStatusDateSource
Queensland Industrial Relations CommissionTribunalRule26 May 2026 (PDF date)Practice Direction 1 of 2026 (generative AI)Practice directionIndustrial Court/QIRC practice direction on AI use in litigation, warning of plausible but inaccurate outputs; QIRC also republishes Qld Courts non-lawyer Gen AI guidelines.
Bar Association of QueenslandBarRuleMay 2024 (latest date in document)Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal PracticeBar guidanceBar Association of Queensland guidelines for barristers using AI and generative AI.
Office of the Information Commissioner QueenslandInformation commissionerRuleChecked 10 October 2026Using artificial intelligence in external reviews or privacy complaintsInformation commissioner guidanceOIC Qld guidance for RTI external-review applicants and privacy complainants who use AI.
  • Relevant to A25, A31

Western Australia

3 with a rule · 6 none found

Western Australia: AI rules by court and body
BodyStatusDateSource
District Court of WACourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo own AI guidance; check whether WA Supreme Court guidelines are adopted.
Magistrates Court of WACourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo own AI guidance found.
State Administrative Tribunal WATribunalNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo SAT AI guidance found.
Family Court of Western AustraliaCourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundOnly mentions amica (AI tool); no practice direction.
WA Bar AssociationBarNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo WA Bar AI guidance found.
WA Industrial Relations CommissionTribunalRule22 April 2026 (PDF date)Practice Note 1 of 2026 – Use of artificial intelligencePractice noteWAIRC practice note giving guidance to parties and representatives on AI use, defining AI broadly.
Office of the Information Commissioner WAInformation commissionerNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo AI guidance found (only 2021 brief).

South Australia

4 with a rule · 2 none found

The South Australian courts’ generative AI guidelines from 1 January 2026 are already published on the South Australia page. This sweep does not add a second copy. Open the guidelines.

South Australia: AI rules by court and body
BodyStatusDateSource
SA Employment TribunalTribunalRule26 June 2026 (news date)SAET adopts Supreme Court Gen AI guidelinesTribunal adoptionSAET adopts the SA courts' Gen AI guidelines (in force 1 Jan 2026 across Supreme, District, Magistrates, Youth, ERD Courts) and issues an information sheet for self-represented litigants; Oct 2025 referral to LPCC for fake-case citation.
  • Guidelines may be adopted by SA tribunals
SACATTribunalNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo SACAT AI guidance found; SA courts guidelines invite tribunal adoption.
SA Bar AssociationBarNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundOnly barrister profiles; no guidance.
Ombudsman SA (FOI)Information commissionerRuleChecked 10 October 2026How to make a complaint: generative AI disclosureOmbudsman statementOmbudsman SA asks complainants (incl. FOI applicants) to say if they used generative AI.

Tasmania

2 with a rule · 4 none found

Tasmania: AI rules by court and body
BodyStatusDateSource
Magistrates Court of TasmaniaCourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo AI guidance found.
TASCATTribunalNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundOnly a decision mentioning AI; no guidance.
Law Society of TasmaniaLaw societyRule20 July 2026 (page date)ART Practice Direction on Generative AI (republished) and AI in Legal Practice hubLaw society guidanceLaw Society of Tasmania AI hub; republishes ART practice direction notice (Aug 2026).
Tasmanian BarBarNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo AI guidance found.
Ombudsman TasmaniaInformation commissionerRuleChecked 10 October 2026Complaints: AI use disclosureOmbudsman statementOmbudsman Tasmania asks complainants to disclose AI use and check any legislation/case law AI cites.

Australian Capital Territory

2 with a rule · 2 none found

Australian Capital Territory: AI rules by court and body
BodyStatusDateSource
ACATTribunalNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo ACAT AI guidance found.
ACT Law SocietyLaw societyNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundSite returned no AI guidance; search failed twice.
ACT Bar AssociationBarRuleChecked 10 October 2026Member benefit: AI training partnershipBar statementACT Bar Association has an educational partnership with AI Legal Assistant for member AI training.
ACT OmbudsmanInformation commissionerRuleChecked 10 October 2026Using AI to make a complaintOmbudsman statementACT Ombudsman (also ACT FOI reviewer) statement on generative AI-written complaints: "We'd rather hear from you, not AI."

Northern Territory

0 with a rule · 5 none found

Northern Territory: AI rules by court and body
BodyStatusDateSource
Local Court NTCourtNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo AI guidance found.
NTCATTribunalNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo AI guidance found.
Law Society NTLaw societyNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundOnly CPD events (Feb, Sept 2026); no guidance.
NT Bar AssociationBarNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundNo AI guidance found.
NT Information CommissionerInformation commissionerNone found10 October 2026No AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026.No guidance foundOnly 2022 access-to-information day article.

Tribunals, regulators and the profession

A second sweep on 10 October 2026, of tribunals, legal-profession regulators, law societies and bar associations. A verify note is the researcher’s caution, kept with the row.

Commonwealth

Commonwealth: tribunal, regulator and profession AI guidance
InstrumentConfidenceDateSource
Administrative Review Tribunal (Use of Generative AI) Practice Direction 2026Administrative Review TribunalTribunalPractice directionHigh20 August 2026Administrative Review TribunalThe ART President's Gen AI practice direction (dated 20 August 2026), adapted from the Federal Court GPN-AI, setting expectations for everyone in ART proceedings and when Gen AI use must be verified, explained or disclosed.An existing row may cite the ART news page announcing this PD; dedupe by title before inserting.Court AI practice notesAdministrative & Public Law
ART Expert Evidence Practice Direction 2026 - Generative AI disclosure by expertsAdministrative Review TribunalTribunalPractice directionHigh27 January 2026Administrative Review TribunalART Expert Evidence Practice Direction (dated 27 January 2026, commencing 2 March 2026) requiring experts to state whether a report contains Gen AI content and, if so, identify it and certify they checked it.Administrative & Public Law
ART Common Procedures Practice Direction 2026 - ban on AI agents recording case eventsAdministrative Review TribunalTribunalPractice directionHigh27 January 2026Administrative Review TribunalART Common Procedures Practice Direction (dated 27 January 2026) that strictly prohibits cameras and audio/video recording or transmission devices, including AI agents, in Tribunal case events without permission.Administrative & Public Law
ART Code of Conduct for Non-Judicial Members - Part 9 Improper use of Generative AIAdministrative Review TribunalTribunalCode of conductHigh4 August 2026Administrative Review TribunalThe ART members' code of conduct (compilation dated 4 August 2026) restricts how non-judicial members may use Generative AI.Administrative & Public Law
ART AI transparency statementAdministrative Review TribunalTribunalTransparency statementMediumNot statedAdministrative Review TribunalThe ART's statement on its own use of AI under the Commonwealth policy for responsible use of AI in government.No publication date in body; table shows target dates of 1 December 2026 for in-development items.Administrative & Public Law
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) - guidance for registered migration agents and consumersOffice of the Migration Agents Registration AuthorityRegulatorGuidanceMediumNot statedOffice of the Migration Agents Registration AuthorityOMARA guidance on how AI interacts with lawful immigration assistance, RMA responsibilities and consumer consent.Undated page; an OMARA AI guidance row may already exist via a secondary (Migration Alliance) URL — dedupe by title.Immigration & Migration Law
Member Forum Q&A - Artificial IntelligenceAustralian Financial Complaints AuthorityExternal dispute schemeStatementMedium27 May 2026Australian Financial Complaints AuthorityAFCA's answers to member questions about rising AI use by complainants and representatives and AFCA's own use of AI.AFCA describes itself as an ombudsman and external dispute resolution scheme, not a statutory tribunal.
Commonwealth: no AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026
BodyNotePages checked
Australian Bar AssociationBarNo standalone ABA AI instrument was found as of 10 Oct 2026. The general news address is a script-rendered list and did not yield a separate ABA practice notice in this review. The Federal Court's 30 April 2025 Notice to the Profession is already recorded against the Court.Australian Bar Association
National Native Title TribunalTribunalNo NNTT AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage, News & events and Publications & forms checked).National Native Title Tribunal
Australian Competition TribunalTribunalNo AI practice direction found as of 10 Oct 2026 (Practice Directions index lists PD No 1-3; none on AI).Australian Competition Tribunal
Takeovers PanelTribunalNo AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage and Procedural Rules and Guidelines page checked).Takeovers Panel
Defence Force Discipline Appeal TribunalTribunalNo AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage checked; minimal site).Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal

New South Wales

New South Wales: tribunal, regulator and profession AI guidance
InstrumentConfidenceDateSource
Fact sheet: Use of Generative AI in Tribunal proceedingsNSW Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalFact sheetHighNot statedNSW Civil and Administrative TribunalPlain-English NCAT fact sheet explaining what Gen AI is and the restrictions on using it in Tribunal proceedings, read with Procedural Direction 7.No issue date printed on the fact sheet.
Protect your privacy when using Gen AI in Tribunal proceedingsNSW Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalPractice noticeHigh5 May 2026NSW Civil and Administrative TribunalNCAT announcement for Privacy Awareness Week 2026 pointing parties to Procedural Direction 7 and the Gen AI fact sheet, and warning about privacy risks of entering personal or confidential information into Gen AI tools.
NCAT Annual Report 2024-2025 (Gen AI resources and Member Guidelines)NSW Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalAnnual reportMediumNot statedNSW Civil and Administrative TribunalNCAT's 2024-25 annual report records the introduction of Gen AI resources for Tribunal proceedings and lists, among its published guidelines, NCAT Member Guidelines on use of Generative AI alongside Procedural Direction 7.Member Guidelines document itself not fetched; date_on_page is the reporting period end (30 June 2025).
Hearing Preparation Checklist (Practice Note 33 Gen AI compliance)Industrial Relations Commission of NSWTribunalChecklistHighNot statedIndustrial Relations Commission of NSWNSW IRC hearing preparation checklist that requires parties to comply with Practice Note 33 on Gen AI.Undated checklist.Anti-Discrimination & Industrial Relations
Direction from the President - Use of generative AI by decision-makersPersonal Injury Commission (NSW)TribunalPractice directionMediumNot statedPersonal Injury Commission (NSW)PIC President's direction adopting the Guidelines for New South Wales Judges on use of Gen AI for Commission decision-makers.Date taken from the linked PDF filename (17 Feb 2025), not printed on the page; PDF not fetched.Personal Injury & Compensation (workers compensation, CTP/TAC, medical negligence)
PIC News Edition No.87 - AI assistants prohibited in Commission proceedingsPersonal Injury Commission (NSW)TribunalPractice noticeHigh2 October 2025Personal Injury Commission (NSW)PIC newsletter warning that AI tools, including virtual assistants or background bots that record or analyse conversations, are prohibited in Commission proceedings and will be removed if detected.Edition shows "issued on 2 October 2025"; PIC rules on AI (rules 33A-33B) were pending at the time.Personal Injury & Compensation (workers compensation, CTP/TAC, medical negligence)
Procedural Direction PIC16 - Self-represented litigants (Using Generative AI)Personal Injury Commission (NSW)TribunalPractice directionHigh14 July 2026Personal Injury Commission (NSW)PIC procedural direction for self-represented litigants (commencing 14 July 2026) with a section on using Gen AI, social media and online resources.Personal Injury & Compensation (workers compensation, CTP/TAC, medical negligence)
Guidance for time-honoured profession to navigate an AI future (AI Glossary with LexisNexis)The Law Society of NSWLaw societyMedia releaseMediumNot statedThe Law Society of NSWMedia release announcing the Law Society of NSW and LexisNexis AI Glossary, part of the Society's AI Taskforce resources.Undated release; refers to the 2024 President's Priority, so likely 2024.
New South Wales: no AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026
BodyNotePages checked
Mental Health Review Tribunal (NSW)TribunalNo AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage checked; web search for AI/recording returned nothing tribunal-specific). NCAT Guardianship Division is covered by NCAT PD7.Mental Health Review Tribunal (NSW)

Victoria

Victoria: tribunal, regulator and profession AI guidance
InstrumentConfidenceDateSource
Photography, recording, mobile phones and electronic devices (AI meeting assistants banned)Victorian Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalCourt user guideHighNot statedVictorian Civil and Administrative TribunalVCAT hearing-day guidance on recording and devices, stating that AI meeting assistants cannot be used because they automatically record hearings.No date shown on page.
Practice Note PNVCAT2 - Expert evidence (Gen AI disclosure)Victorian Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalPractice noteHigh1 February 2026Victorian Civil and Administrative TribunalVCAT expert-evidence practice note (effective 1 February 2026) that requires experts to be made aware of PNVCAT11 on Gen AI and to include a Gen AI disclosure in expert reports where relevant.
Victorian justice leaders align on AI adoptionLaw Institute of VictoriaLaw societyArticleMedium15 September 2026Law Institute of VictoriaLIJ report on the Victorian Justice Leaders AI Forum convened by the LIV with the Victorian Attorney-General, and the published summary of enablers and actions for AI adoption in the justice sector.
Victoria: no AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026
BodyNotePages checked
Mental Health Tribunal (Victoria)TribunalNo AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage and News & Events checked). VCAT handles guardianship and is covered by PNVCAT11.Mental Health Tribunal (Victoria)
Workplace Injury Commission (Victoria)TribunalNo AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (Conciliation page checked; site search returned nothing).Workplace Injury Commission (Victoria)

Queensland

Queensland: tribunal, regulator and profession AI guidance
InstrumentConfidenceDateSource
Using artificial intelligence in QCAT mattersQueensland Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalCourt user guideHigh14 January 2026Queensland Civil and Administrative TribunalQCAT resource page (with translated infographics) for people thinking of using AI to produce documents for QCAT, pointing to QCAT Practice Direction 10 of 2025 and the non-lawyer Gen AI guidelines.
QIRC library link to the Queensland Courts non-lawyer Gen AI guidelinesQueensland Industrial Relations CommissionTribunalResource hubMediumNot statedQueensland Industrial Relations CommissionThe QIRC library and news pages point users to the Queensland courts' Guidelines for Responsible Use of Generative AI by Non-Lawyers (13 May 2024). This row records that link, not a separate QIRC instrument.Signpost to Queensland Courts guidance rather than a QIRC instrument; QIRC Practice Direction 1 of 2026 already covered.Anti-Discrimination & Industrial Relations
2025-26 Annual Report of the President - AI and self-represented partiesIndustrial Court of Queensland / QIRCTribunalAnnual reportMediumNot statedIndustrial Court of Queensland / QIRCThe President's report in the 2025-26 annual report says use of generative AI tools is starting to bring its own challenges, and records adoption of Supreme Court Practice Direction 5 (24 September 2025) as QIRC Practice Direction 1 of 2026 - Accuracy of References in Submissions.date_on_page is the end of the 2025-26 reporting period. The PDF path is September 2026; a cover publication date was not read in this pass.Anti-Discrimination & Industrial Relations
AI Companion GuideQueensland Law SocietyLaw societyGuideMediumNot statedQueensland Law SocietyQLS primer on generative AI for solicitors, particularly small and medium firms, covering when to adopt AI and how to build a governance and risk framework.Undated; text refers to 2024.
QLS releases new AI checklist for legal practitioners (multi-state AI Selection and Use Checklist)Queensland Law SocietyLaw societyMedia releaseHigh23 February 2026Queensland Law SocietyQLS announcement of the AI Selection and Use Checklist for Legal Practitioners, developed with the LIV and the law societies of SA, WA, ACT, NT and Tasmania, plus a template client warning on AI use.
QLS releases Guidance Statement on AIQueensland Law SocietyLaw societyMedia releaseHigh6 June 2024Queensland Law SocietyQLS announcement (6 June 2024) of Guidance Statement No 37, described as the first guidance statement on AI by an Australian law society.
Queensland: no AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026
BodyNotePages checked
Mental Health Review Tribunal (Queensland)TribunalNo AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage checked; site search returned nothing). QCAT handles guardianship and has AI resources.Mental Health Review Tribunal (Queensland)

Western Australia

Western Australia: tribunal, regulator and profession AI guidance
InstrumentConfidenceDateSource
News: new practice notes, including Practice Note 1 of 2026 on use of AIWestern Australian Industrial Relations CommissionTribunalMedia releaseMedium6 May 2026Western Australian Industrial Relations CommissionWAIRC news item. The practice notes were published in the Western Australian Industrial Gazette on 22 April 2026 and take effect on 6 May 2026. Practice Note 1 of 2026 concerns use of artificial intelligence. The practice note PDF is already in the catalogue.The news item states both the gazette date and the commencement date. The practice note PDF itself is already covered.Anti-Discrimination & Industrial Relations
Western Australia: no AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026
BodyNotePages checked
State Administrative Tribunal (WA)TribunalNo WA SAT AI practice note found as of 10 Oct 2026 (Practice Notes list and homepage checked; no AI mentions). Supreme Court of WA Gen AI guidelines exist separately.State Administrative Tribunal (WA)
Mental Health Tribunal (WA)TribunalNo AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage checked).Mental Health Tribunal (WA)
WorkCover WA Conciliation and Arbitration ServicesTribunalNo AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (Workers Compensation Conciliation Service page checked).WorkCover WA Conciliation and Arbitration Services
WA Bar AssociationBarNo WA Bar AI guidance found on wabar.asn.au as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage checked; site search returned nothing).WA Bar Association

South Australia

South Australia: tribunal, regulator and profession AI guidance
InstrumentConfidenceDateSource
Information for self-represented litigants regarding the use of Generative AI in litigationSouth Australian Employment TribunalTribunalInformation sheetHighNot statedSouth Australian Employment TribunalInformation sheet for self-represented litigants, published by SAET alongside the SA courts' Gen AI guidelines, on restrictions on uploading litigation documents and verifying AI-supplied sources.Undated; uploaded to SAET site June 2026 (per URL path).Employment & Workplace Relations (incl. WHS)
Referral to the LPCC for the citation of fake casesSouth Australian Employment TribunalTribunalPractice noticeHigh17 October 2025South Australian Employment TribunalSAET notice by Justice Steven Dolphin, dated 17 October 2025, reminding practitioners of duties not to mislead and warning of Gen AI "hallucinations", following a referral to the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner over fictitious citations.The notice is dated 17 October 2025. The web address uses 16 October 2025.Employment & Workplace Relations (incl. WHS)
South Australia: no AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026
BodyNotePages checked
South Australian Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalNo SACAT-specific AI practice direction or guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage, Who we are and Preparing for a hearing checked; site search returned nothing on AI; legislation/practice-directions URL returned 404). Note: SA courts' Gen AI guidelines exist separately.South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
South Australian Bar AssociationBarNo SA Bar AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage, Useful Resources and News checked).South Australian Bar Association

Tasmania

Tasmania: tribunal, regulator and profession AI guidance
InstrumentConfidenceDateSource
LPBT Update - Mediation and Generative AI viewed through a regulatory lensLegal Profession Board of TasmaniaRegulatorRegulator statementHigh29 May 2025Legal Profession Board of TasmaniaLegal Profession Board of Tasmania update (published by the Law Society of Tasmania, May 2025) setting out the Board's regulatory view of GenAI risks and expectations for practitioners.Hosted on the Law Society of Tasmania site; authored by the Board (May 2025).
The Question Isn't Whether You Used AI, It's How You Used ItLaw Society of TasmaniaLaw societyArticleMedium31 July 2026Law Society of TasmaniaLaw Letter article using In the matter of Lanmar Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] NSWSC to show the risks of non-lawyers relying on ChatGPT, and comparing the Federal Court GPN-AI, NSW SC Gen 23 and Victoria's SC Gen 25.
AI and Ethical Billing: Law Practices Navigating New ChallengesLaw Society of TasmaniaLaw societyArticleMediumNot statedLaw Society of TasmaniaLaw Society of Tasmania article on billing for AI-assisted work, drawing on ABA Formal Opinion 512 and Australian law society resources.Date from page timestamp (2024-08-21).
Tasmania: no AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026
BodyNotePages checked
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalNo TASCAT AI practice direction or guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (Practice Directions list, News and self-represented parties fact sheet checked; no AI mentions).Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Tasmanian Industrial CommissionTribunalNo AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage checked; minimal content).Tasmanian Industrial CommissionAnti-Discrimination & Industrial Relations
The Tasmanian BarBarNo Tasmanian Bar AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage and proposed Barristers Rules 2026 notice checked; only a LinkedIn event on AI and junior lawyers surfaced in search).The Tasmanian Bar

Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory: no AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026
BodyNotePages checked
ACT Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalNo ACAT AI practice direction or guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage, About ACAT, Attending ACAT and Remote attendance pages checked; no AI mentions).ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal
ACT Bar AssociationBarNo ACT Bar AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage, Resources/Media releases and ACT Bar Rules 2026 PDF checked; no AI mentions).ACT Bar Association

Northern Territory

Northern Territory: no AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026
BodyNotePages checked
Northern Territory Civil and Administrative TribunalTribunalNo NTCAT AI guidance found as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage, About us, Updates and Practice Direction No. 3 checked; none mention AI).Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Northern Territory Bar AssociationBarNo NT Bar AI guidance found on ntbar.asn.au as of 10 Oct 2026 (homepage checked).Northern Territory Bar Association
Law Society Northern TerritoryLaw societyNo NT-specific AI guidance document found on the Law Society NT homepage as of 10 Oct 2026 (AI CPD events exist and LSNT co-developed the QLS-led AI checklist).Law Society Northern Territory

AI guidance from Australian law societies, bars and privacy regulators

Law society, bar, legal aid, privacy and regulator AI guidance for each Australian state and territory, including where none was found. Checked 10 October 2026.

56 guidance items. 14 bodies with no new AI guidance found. 9 privacy and FOI regimes.

Commonwealth

3 with guidance · 0 none found

Commonwealth: AI guidance
BodyGuidanceSource
OAIC
Regulator guidance
New AI guidance makes privacy compliance easier for business | OAIC
OAIC publishes “New AI guidance makes privacy compliance easier for business | OAIC”. New guides for businesses published today by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) clearly articulate how Australian privacy law applies to artificial intelligence (AI) and set out the regulator’s expectations. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is a news item or media release, not a conduct rule.
Read the OAIC source: New AI guidance makes privacy compliance easier for business | OAIC
2024-10-21
OAIC
Regulator guidance
Getting AI right benefits businesses, productivity and the community - OAIC
OAIC publishes “Getting AI right benefits businesses, productivity and the community - OAIC”. Strong privacy governance and safeguards are essential for businesses to gain advantage from AI and build trust and confidence in the community. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary or news, not a conduct rule.
Read the OAIC source: Getting AI right benefits businesses, productivity and the community - OAIC
2025-07-31
OAIC
Regulator guidance
Can personal information be used to develop or train GenAI? - OAIC
OAIC publishes “Can personal information be used to develop or train GenAI? - OAIC”. We cover when and why privacy should be considered by developers using personal information to train generative AI models, how our new guidance fits in with that being published globally and how we see it continuing to apply as technology changes. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary or news, not a conduct rule.
Read the OAIC source: Can personal information be used to develop or train GenAI? - OAIC
2024-10-21

Privacy and FOI and AI: the Commonwealth

Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) + APPs; Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024. FOI: Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth). Applies to most private-sector entities over A$3m turnover and to all federal agencies; law firms handling client personal information are usually covered. The OAIC has issued guidance on commercial AI products and on training generative AI. The 2024 amendments add automated-decision transparency in privacy policies (from 10 Dec 2026) and a statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy. Checked 2026-10-10.

  • Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) + APPs; Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
  • FOI: Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth)
  • OAIC: Privacy and commercially available AI products — https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/guidance-on-privacy-and-the-use-of-commercially-available-ai-products
  • OAIC blog: training GenAI with personal information — https://www.oaic.gov.au/news/blog/can-personal-information-be-used-to-develop-or-train-a-generative-ai-model

Read the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner source: Privacy and FOI and AI: the Commonwealth · Commonwealth jurisdiction page

New South Wales

10 with guidance · 2 none found

New South Wales: AI guidance
BodyGuidanceSource
Law Society of NSW
Law society guidance
A solicitor's guide to responsible use of artificial intelligence - Law Society
Law Society of NSW publishes “A solicitor's guide to responsible use of artificial intelligence - Law Society”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Society of NSW source: A solicitor's guide to responsible use of artificial intelligence - Law Society
Law Society of NSW
Law society guidance
Artificial Intelligence | The Law Society of NSW
Law Society of NSW publishes “Artificial Intelligence | The Law Society of NSW”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Society of NSW source: Artificial Intelligence | The Law Society of NSW
Law Society of NSW
Law society guidance
Statement on the use of artificial intelligence in Australian legal practice
Law Society of NSW publishes “Statement on the use of artificial intelligence in Australian legal practice”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Society of NSW source: Statement on the use of artificial intelligence in Australian legal practice
NSW Bar Association
Professional guidance
Artificial intelligence, chatbots and the Bar - Barnews
NSW Bar Association publishes “Artificial intelligence, chatbots and the Bar - Barnews”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary or news, not a conduct rule.
Read the NSW Bar Association source: Artificial intelligence, chatbots and the Bar - Barnews
NSW Bar Association
Professional guidance
Notice to the profession - 29 April 2025
NSW Bar Association publishes “Notice to the profession - 29 April 2025”. On 28 March 2025 the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia issued a media statement relating to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the NSW Bar Association source: Notice to the profession - 29 April 2025
2025-04-29
NSW Bar Association
Professional guidance
Practice Note - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) (effective 12 February 2025)
NSW Bar Association publishes “Practice Note - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) (effective 12 February 2025)”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the NSW Bar Association source: Practice Note - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) (effective 12 February 2025)
2025-02-12
NSW Bar Association
Professional guidance
How Barristers Can Use ChatGPT in Practice - Barnews
NSW Bar Association publishes “How Barristers Can Use ChatGPT in Practice - Barnews”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary or news, not a conduct rule.
Read the NSW Bar Association source: How Barristers Can Use ChatGPT in Practice - Barnews
NSW Information and Privacy Commission
Regulator guidance
Guide to undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on AI systems and projects
NSW Information and Privacy Commission publishes “Guide to undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on AI systems and projects”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the NSW Information and Privacy Commission source: Guide to undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on AI systems and projects
NSW Information and Privacy Commission
Regulator guidance
A guide to undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on AI systems and projects, August 2024 consultation draft
NSW Information and Privacy Commission publishes “A guide to undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on AI systems and projects, August 2024 consultation draft”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This file is a consultation draft, not a final guide.
Read the NSW Information and Privacy Commission source: A guide to undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on AI systems and projects, August 2024 consultation draft
NSW Information and Privacy Commission
Regulator guidance
Media Release - Information and Privacy Commission NSW
NSW Information and Privacy Commission publishes “Media Release - Information and Privacy Commission NSW”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is a news item or media release, not a conduct rule.
Read the NSW Information and Privacy Commission source: Media Release - Information and Privacy Commission NSW
2022-11-09
New South Wales: no new AI guidance found
BodyNoteSearched

Privacy and FOI and AI: New South Wales

Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act); Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002; Mandatory Notification of Data Breach scheme (from 28 Nov 2023). FOI: Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act). Covers NSW public-sector agencies (private firms fall under the Cth Act). The IPC has published a guide to the privacy risks of generative AI tools and a guide to privacy impact assessments for AI systems. Prompts and outputs held by agencies may be "government information" under GIPA. Checked 2026-10-10.

  • Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act); Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002; Mandatory Notification of Data Breach scheme (from 28 Nov 2023)
  • FOI: Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act)
  • IPC: Privacy risks of generative AI tools — https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/resources/guide-privacy-risks-associated-use-generative-ai-tools
  • IPC: PIAs on AI systems — https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/resources/guide-guide-undertaking-privacy-impact-assessments-ai-systems-and-project

Read the NSW Information and Privacy Commission source: Privacy and FOI and AI: New South Wales · New South Wales jurisdiction page

Victoria

15 with guidance · 0 none found

Victoria: AI guidance
BodyGuidanceSource
Law Institute of Victoria
Law society guidance
Artificial Intelligence Hub - Law Institute of Victoria
Law Institute of Victoria publishes “Artificial Intelligence Hub - Law Institute of Victoria”. Share your feedback to help us enhance our support on AI topics. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Institute of Victoria source: Artificial Intelligence Hub - Law Institute of Victoria
Law Institute of Victoria
Law society guidance
Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
Law Institute of Victoria publishes “Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Institute of Victoria source: Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
2024-07-10
Law Institute of Victoria
Law society guidance
Artificial Intelligence Hub - Law Institute of Victoria
Law Institute of Victoria publishes “Artificial Intelligence Hub - Law Institute of Victoria”. Share your feedback to help us enhance our support on AI topics. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Institute of Victoria source: Artificial Intelligence Hub - Law Institute of Victoria
Law Institute of Victoria
Law society guidance
Artificial Intelligence and Lawyers' Ethical Duties
Law Institute of Victoria publishes “Artificial Intelligence and Lawyers' Ethical Duties”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary or news, not a conduct rule.
Read the Law Institute of Victoria source: Artificial Intelligence and Lawyers' Ethical Duties
2025-08-19
Victorian Bar
Professional guidance
Artificial intelligence & large language models - Victorian Bar
Victorian Bar publishes “Artificial intelligence & large language models - Victorian Bar”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
The 10 October 2026 check marked this find as low confidence. Read the page before treating it as the body’s position.
Read the Victorian Bar source: Artificial intelligence & large language models - Victorian Bar
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner
Regulator guidance
New research examines AI use in the Victorian legal profession | VLSB+C
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner publishes “New research examines AI use in the Victorian legal profession | VLSB+C”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is a news item or media release, not a conduct rule.
Read the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner source: New research examines AI use in the Victorian legal profession | VLSB+C
2026-05-01
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner
Regulator guidance
Generative AI Use in the Legal Profession – Research Brief
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner publishes “Generative AI Use in the Legal Profession – Research Brief”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner source: Generative AI Use in the Legal Profession – Research Brief
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner
Regulator guidance
Tapping the potential of AI in legal practice: daiquiris, anyone? | VLSB+C
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner publishes “Tapping the potential of AI in legal practice: daiquiris, anyone? | VLSB+C”. New research finds that while generative AI is gaining ground in Victorian legal practice, its benefits remain narrowly conceived and unevenly distributed. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary, not a conduct rule.
Read the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner source: Tapping the potential of AI in legal practice: daiquiris, anyone? | VLSB+C
2026-04-13
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner
Regulator guidance
Artificial Intelligence and Privacy – Issues and Challenges
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner publishes “Artificial Intelligence and Privacy – Issues and Challenges”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner source: Artificial Intelligence and Privacy – Issues and Challenges
2020-09-12
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner
Regulator guidance
Artificial Intelligence – Understanding Privacy Obligations
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner publishes “Artificial Intelligence – Understanding Privacy Obligations”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner source: Artificial Intelligence – Understanding Privacy Obligations
2020-09-12
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner
Regulator guidance
Public consultation on Artificial Intelligence privacy guidance
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner publishes “Public consultation on Artificial Intelligence privacy guidance”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner source: Public consultation on Artificial Intelligence privacy guidance
2020-09-12
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner
Regulator guidance
Use of enterprise Generative AI tools in the Victorian public sector
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner publishes “Use of enterprise Generative AI tools in the Victorian public sector”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner source: Use of enterprise Generative AI tools in the Victorian public sector
2020-09-12

Privacy and FOI and AI: Victoria

Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (IPPs; Victorian Protective Data Security Standards); Health Records Act 2001. FOI: Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic). OVIC guidance covers AI privacy obligations and enterprise GenAI tools in the Victorian public sector. VLA tells panel practitioners how to protect privacy and data. Checked 2026-10-10.

  • Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (IPPs; Victorian Protective Data Security Standards); Health Records Act 2001
  • FOI: Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic)
  • OVIC: AI – understanding privacy obligations — https://ovic.vic.gov.au/privacy/resources-for-organisations/artificial-intelligence-understanding-privacy-obligations/
  • OVIC: Enterprise GenAI tools in the Victorian public sector — https://ovic.vic.gov.au/privacy/resources-for-organisations/use-of-enterprise-generative-ai-tools-in-the-victorian-public-sector/
  • VLA: Privacy and data obligations for panel practitioners — https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/protecting-privacy-and-data-security-obligations-panel-practitioners

Read the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner source: Privacy and FOI and AI: Victoria · Victoria jurisdiction page

Queensland

8 with guidance · 2 none found

Queensland: AI guidance
BodyGuidanceSource
Queensland Law Society
Law society guidance
AI selection and use checklist - Queensland Law Society
Queensland Law Society publishes “AI selection and use checklist - Queensland Law Society”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Queensland Law Society source: AI selection and use checklist - Queensland Law Society
Queensland Law Society
Law society guidance
The use of artificial intelligence and other technology in court proceedings
Queensland Law Society publishes “The use of artificial intelligence and other technology in court proceedings”. QLS submission to the Chief Justice on the use of artificial intelligence and other technology in court proceedings. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Queensland Law Society source: The use of artificial intelligence and other technology in court proceedings
Bar Association of Queensland
Professional guidance
Cybersecurity and AI - The Bar Association of Queensland
Bar Association of Queensland publishes “Cybersecurity and AI - The Bar Association of Queensland”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Bar Association of Queensland source: Cybersecurity and AI - The Bar Association of Queensland
Bar Association of Queensland
Professional guidance
Generative Artificial Intelligence Practice Note 16 April 2026
Bar Association of Queensland publishes “Generative Artificial Intelligence Practice Note 16 April 2026”. Following internal and external consultations, the Federal Court of Australia published the Generative Artificial Intelligence Practice Note on 16 April 2026. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Bar Association of Queensland source: Generative Artificial Intelligence Practice Note 16 April 2026
2026-04-16
Bar Association of Queensland
Professional guidance
NAVIGATING THE AI ABYSS: ETHICAL CHALLENGES
Bar Association of Queensland publishes “NAVIGATING THE AI ABYSS: ETHICAL CHALLENGES”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
The 10 October 2026 search result cut this title off. Open the linked file for the full name.
Read the Bar Association of Queensland source: NAVIGATING THE AI ABYSS: ETHICAL CHALLENGES
2024-09-12
Bar Association of Queensland
Professional guidance
Lawyers who don't embrace AI 'will be left behind', experts say
Bar Association of Queensland publishes “Lawyers who don't embrace AI 'will be left behind', experts say”. Generative artificial intelligence will completely transform the legal industry, potentially decimating the billable hour in the process, and experts say practitioners who don’t embrace the technology will be swiftly replaced by those who do. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary, not a conduct rule.
Read the Bar Association of Queensland source: Lawyers who don't embrace AI 'will be left behind', experts say
Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland
Regulator guidance
OIC issues guidance on the use of AI
Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland publishes “OIC issues guidance on the use of AI”. Many agencies, including OIC, are seeing an increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assist external review applicants and privacy complainants. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is a news item or media release, not a conduct rule.
Read the Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland source: OIC issues guidance on the use of AI
Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland
Regulator guidance
Data protection authorities issue joint statement on AI-generated imagery and privacy concerns
Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland publishes “Data protection authorities issue joint statement on AI-generated imagery and privacy concerns”. Mr White said the united position highlights the seriousness of the issue, as well as the need for organisations developing and using AI systems to comply with applicable legal frameworks, including data protection and privacy rules. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is a news item or media release, not a conduct rule.
Read the Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland source: Data protection authorities issue joint statement on AI-generated imagery and privacy concerns
2026-02-23
Queensland: no new AI guidance found
BodyNoteSearched

Privacy and FOI and AI: Queensland

Information Privacy Act 2009 as amended by the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (QPPs and a mandatory data-breach scheme from 1 Jul 2025). FOI: Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld). The OIC has issued guidance on AI use and on using AI in external reviews or privacy complaints, and joined the Feb 2026 joint statement by data protection authorities on AI-generated content. Checked 2026-10-10.

  • Information Privacy Act 2009 as amended by the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (QPPs and a mandatory data-breach scheme from 1 Jul 2025)
  • FOI: Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)
  • OIC Qld: Guidance on the use of AI — https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/about-us/news-events/oic-issues-guidance-on-the-use-of-ai
  • OIC Qld: Joint statement on AI-generated content — https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/about-us/news-events/data-protection-authorities-issue-joint-statement-on-ai-genera

Read the Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland source: Privacy and FOI and AI: Queensland · Queensland jurisdiction page

Western Australia

8 with guidance · 1 none found

Western Australia: AI guidance
BodyGuidanceSource
Law Society of Western Australia
Law society guidance
What is AI? — Law Society of Western Australia
Law Society of Western Australia publishes “What is AI? — Law Society of Western Australia”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
The 10 October 2026 check marked this find as low confidence. Read the page before treating it as the body’s position.
Read the Law Society of Western Australia source: What is AI? — Law Society of Western Australia
Law Society of Western Australia
Law society guidance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Law
Law Society of Western Australia publishes “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Law”. AI can perform complex tasks that once required human input. One part of this article was written by a lawyer and the other part generated by ChatGPT. Can you tell the difference? Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Society of Western Australia source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Law
Law Society of Western Australia
Law society guidance
Copyright and generative artificial intelligence
Law Society of Western Australia publishes “Copyright and generative artificial intelligence”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
The 10 October 2026 check marked this find as low confidence. Read the page before treating it as the body’s position.
Read the Law Society of Western Australia source: Copyright and generative artificial intelligence
2012-05-01
Legal Practice Board of WA
Regulator guidance
AI guidance to safeguard consumers of legal services - LPBWA
Legal Practice Board of WA publishes “AI guidance to safeguard consumers of legal services - LPBWA”. Legal profession regulators from across the three Uniform Law states have jointly issued a statement to guide lawyers in their responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Legal Practice Board of WA source: AI guidance to safeguard consumers of legal services - LPBWA
Legal Practice Board of WA
Regulator guidance
LPBWA - Resources - Legal Practice Board of Western Australia
Legal Practice Board of WA publishes “LPBWA - Resources - Legal Practice Board of Western Australia”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Legal Practice Board of WA source: LPBWA - Resources - Legal Practice Board of Western Australia
Western Australia: no new AI guidance found
BodyNoteSearched
WA Bar AssociationNone found
No new AI guidance found (beyond items already captured) as of 10 Oct 2026; site search: site:wabar.asn.au artificial intelligence
wabar.asn.au/

Privacy and FOI and AI: Western Australia

Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA), assent 6 December 2024. Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 Commencement Proclamation 2026 (SL 2026/128, published 24 Jun 2026). 1 July 2025: Information Commissioner Act 2024 and PRIS Act Part 2 Div 12, Part 3 Div 8, Parts 4-5 (officeholders: Information Commissioner, Privacy Deputy Commissioner, Chief Data Officer) 1 July 2026: Operative privacy (IPPs) and responsible information sharing provisions in force for WA public entities “New privacy and data sharing laws commence on 1 July 2026.” 1 January 2027: Mandatory reporting of serious data breaches “From 1 January 2027, government agencies will be required to report serious data breaches to the Information Commissioner and to the people affected.” Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA). WA's first public-sector privacy statute. It also covers automated decision-making. Legal Aid WA has published an AI and privacy explainer for lawyers. Proclamation SL 2026/128 was published on 24 June 2026. Officeholder provisions commenced on 1 July 2025. Operative privacy and responsible information sharing commenced on 1 July 2026. Mandatory serious-breach reporting commences on 1 January 2027. Open the proclamation before reliance.

Proclamation SL 2026/128 was published on 24 June 2026. Officeholder provisions commenced on 1 July 2025. Operative privacy and responsible information sharing commenced on 1 July 2026. Mandatory serious-breach reporting commences on 1 January 2027. Open the proclamation before reliance.

  • Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA) (IPPs; commencing in stages)
  • FOI: Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA)
  • 1 July 2025: Information Commissioner Act 2024 and PRIS Act Part 2 Div 12, Part 3 Div 8, Parts 4-5 (officeholders: Information Commissioner, Privacy Deputy Commissioner, Chief Data Officer)
  • 1 July 2026: Operative privacy (IPPs) and responsible information sharing provisions in force for WA public entities “New privacy and data sharing laws commence on 1 July 2026.”
  • 1 January 2027: Mandatory reporting of serious data breaches “From 1 January 2027, government agencies will be required to report serious data breaches to the Information Commissioner and to the people affected.”
  • Legal Aid WA: AI and privacy — https://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/lawyers/law-hub/artificial-intelligence-ai-and-privacy
  • WA legislation (PRIS Act 2024) — https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/
  • Commencement proclamation — https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/law_s55837.html&view=asmade

Read the Government of Western Australia source: Privacy and FOI and AI: Western Australia · Western Australia jurisdiction page

South Australia

4 with guidance · 2 none found

South Australia: AI guidance
BodyGuidanceSource
Law Society of South Australia
Law society guidance
Artificial Intelligence Hub - The Law Society of South Australia
Law Society of South Australia publishes “Artificial Intelligence Hub - The Law Society of South Australia”. The Artificial Intelligence Hub brings together practical resources, guidance and key information to assist legal practitioners in understanding and managing the use of AI and generative AI in legal practice. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Society of South Australia source: Artificial Intelligence Hub - The Law Society of South Australia
2026-07-01
Law Society of South Australia
Law society guidance
Artificial Intelligence, Real Problems: Evidence in the Age of AI
Law Society of South Australia publishes “Artificial Intelligence, Real Problems: Evidence in the Age of AI”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary or news, not a conduct rule.
Read the Law Society of South Australia source: Artificial Intelligence, Real Problems: Evidence in the Age of AI
Law Society of South Australia
Law society guidance
Supreme Court issues Artificial Intelligence Guidelines
Law Society of South Australia publishes “Supreme Court issues Artificial Intelligence Guidelines”. The guidelines for the use of Generative AI may be adopted by Tribunals or other South Australia Courts, and we await advice from those Tribunals and Courts as to their position in relation to the use of AI. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Society of South Australia source: Supreme Court issues Artificial Intelligence Guidelines
South Australia: no new AI guidance found
BodyNoteSearched
South Australian Bar AssociationNone found
No new AI guidance found (beyond items already captured) as of 10 Oct 2026; site search: site:sabar.org.au artificial intelligence
sabar.org.au/

Privacy and FOI and AI: South Australia

No privacy statute; Information Privacy Principles Instruction (Premier and Cabinet Circular PC012) binds agencies. FOI: Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA). SA agencies follow the IPPs Instruction and the SA Privacy Committee. Private firms fall under the Cth Act. No SA-specific AI privacy guidance found. Checked 2026-10-10.

  • No privacy statute; Information Privacy Principles Instruction (Premier and Cabinet Circular PC012) binds agencies
  • FOI: Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA)
  • SA DPC: Information privacy — https://www.dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/protective-security-framework/information-management/privacy
  • Ombudsman SA (FOI) — https://www.ombudsman.sa.gov.au/

Read the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (South Australia) source: Privacy and FOI and AI: South Australia · South Australia jurisdiction page

Tasmania

5 with guidance · 3 none found

Tasmania: AI guidance
BodyGuidanceSource
Law Society of Tasmania
Law society guidance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Legal Practice - Law Society of Tasmania
Law Society of Tasmania publishes “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Legal Practice - Law Society of Tasmania”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Society of Tasmania source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Legal Practice - Law Society of Tasmania
2026-07-24
Law Society of Tasmania
Law society guidance
Practical Tools, Emerging AI, and the Lawyer's Role
Law Society of Tasmania publishes “Practical Tools, Emerging AI, and the Lawyer's Role”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Society of Tasmania source: Practical Tools, Emerging AI, and the Lawyer's Role
2025-11-26
Law Society of Tasmania
Law society guidance
AI & Mental Health: Don't Fear the Future of Work
Law Society of Tasmania publishes “AI & Mental Health: Don't Fear the Future of Work”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary, not a conduct rule.
Read the Law Society of Tasmania source: AI & Mental Health: Don't Fear the Future of Work
Law Society of Tasmania
Law society guidance
Can You Be Cruel to AI? A Jurisprudential and Moral Perspective
Law Society of Tasmania publishes “Can You Be Cruel to AI? A Jurisprudential and Moral Perspective”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is commentary, not a conduct rule.
Read the Law Society of Tasmania source: Can You Be Cruel to AI? A Jurisprudential and Moral Perspective
2026-03-31
Law Society of Tasmania
Law society guidance
Survey into Artificial Intelligence in the Professional Workplace
Law Society of Tasmania publishes “Survey into Artificial Intelligence in the Professional Workplace”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
Read the Law Society of Tasmania source: Survey into Artificial Intelligence in the Professional Workplace
Tasmania: no new AI guidance found
BodyNoteSearched
Tasmanian BarNone found
No new AI guidance found (beyond items already captured) as of 10 Oct 2026; site search: site:tasbar.com.au artificial intelligence
tasbar.com.au/

Privacy and FOI and AI: Tasmania

Personal Information Protection Act 2004 (Tas). FOI: Right to Information Act 2009 (Tas). Covers Tasmanian public bodies. No Tasmania-specific AI privacy guidance found. Checked 2026-10-10.

  • Personal Information Protection Act 2004 (Tas)
  • FOI: Right to Information Act 2009 (Tas)
  • Tasmanian legislation — https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/
  • Ombudsman Tasmania — https://www.ombudsman.tas.gov.au/

Read the Ombudsman Tasmania source: Privacy and FOI and AI: Tasmania · Tasmania jurisdiction page

Australian Capital Territory

0 with guidance · 3 none found

Australian Capital Territory: no new AI guidance found
BodyNoteSearched
Law Society of the ACTNone found
No new AI guidance found (beyond items already captured) as of 10 Oct 2026; site search: site:actlawsociety.asn.au artificial intelligence
actlawsociety.asn.au/
ACT Bar AssociationNone found
No new AI guidance found (beyond items already captured) as of 10 Oct 2026; site search: site:actbar.com.au artificial intelligence
actbar.com.au/

Privacy and FOI and AI: Australian Capital Territory

Information Privacy Act 2014 (ACT) (TPPs); Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997. FOI: Freedom of Information Act 2016 (ACT). The OAIC administers ACT public-sector privacy under arrangement, and the ACT Ombudsman handles FOI. No ACT-specific AI privacy guidance found. Checked 2026-10-10.

  • Information Privacy Act 2014 (ACT) (TPPs); Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997
  • FOI: Freedom of Information Act 2016 (ACT)
  • OAIC: Privacy in the ACT — https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-in-your-state/privacy-in-the-act
  • ACT Ombudsman (FOI) — https://www.ombudsman.act.gov.au/

Read the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner source: Privacy and FOI and AI: Australian Capital Territory · Australian Capital Territory jurisdiction page

Northern Territory

3 with guidance · 1 none found

Northern Territory: AI guidance
BodyGuidanceSource
Law Society Northern Territory
Law society resource
The Rise of AI and the Implications for Legal Practice - Thursday, 17 September 2026
Law Society Northern Territory publishes “The Rise of AI and the Implications for Legal Practice - Thursday, 17 September 2026”. Come explore how AI is shaking up the legal world and what it means for your practice. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is an event listing, not a conduct rule.
Read the Law Society Northern Territory source: The Rise of AI and the Implications for Legal Practice - Thursday, 17 September 2026
2026-09-17
Law Society Northern Territory
Law society resource
Cyber, AI and PEXA - 4 February 2026 - Law Society NT
Law Society Northern Territory publishes “Cyber, AI and PEXA - 4 February 2026 - Law Society NT”. Checked 2026-10-10. Read the linked page before relying on it.
This is an event listing, not a conduct rule.
Read the Law Society Northern Territory source: Cyber, AI and PEXA - 4 February 2026 - Law Society NT
2026-02-04
Northern Territory: no new AI guidance found
BodyNoteSearched
Northern Territory Bar AssociationNone found
No new AI guidance found (beyond items already captured) as of 10 Oct 2026; site search: site:ntba.asn.au artificial intelligence
ntba.asn.au/

Privacy and FOI and AI: Northern Territory

Information Act 2002 (NT) (IPPs and FOI combined). FOI: Information Act 2002 (NT). One Act covers both privacy and FOI for NT public bodies, administered by the NT Information Commissioner. No NT AI guidance found. Checked 2026-10-10.

  • Information Act 2002 (NT) (IPPs and FOI combined)
  • FOI: Information Act 2002 (NT)
  • NT Information Commissioner — https://infocomm.nt.gov.au/

Read the Northern Territory Information Commissioner source: Privacy and FOI and AI: Northern Territory · Northern Territory jurisdiction page

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