# Australia SI Safety Laws and Rules | Control Map > How Australia governs SI safety: 3 measures tracked on the Control Map, with status, dates, requirements, penalties and every source linked. Source: https://enterrsi.si/control-map/australia/ Updated: 2026-11-08 1. [Home](https://enterrsi.si/) 2. [Control Map](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/) 3. Australia Control Map · National · updated Nov 8, 2026 # SI safety in Australia Australia's National AI Plan of December 2, 2025 dropped proposed mandatory guardrails for high-risk SI in favor of existing laws, and an Australian AI Safety Institute was announced November 25, 2025 to test emerging SI risks. On July 15, 2026 the government reversed course and said it will create Australian Standards for AI, with legislation expected in early 2027 and scope still undefined. Measures : 3 Strongest : Voluntary or guidance In force : 0 Next date : None set The measures ## 3 measures, status and dates Every SI safety measure the Control Map tracks for Australia, with what it requires, its penalties and its sources. Voluntary or guidance ### National AI Plan National AI Plan Key dates Introduced : n/a Signed or adopted : Dec 2, 2025 Effective : n/a Next step : None scheduled Scope Whole of government plan relying on existing technology neutral laws and guidance. Penalties No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement. What it requires - Did not proceed with ten proposed mandatory guardrails for high-risk SI - Update existing laws and issue guidance instead of a standalone SI act - Establish an Australian AI Safety Institute Sources 1. [Australia now has a National AI Plan. Now What?](https://piperalderman.com.au/insight/australia-now-has-a-national-ai-plan-now-what/) Piper Alderman · Dec 10, 2025 Voluntary or guidance ### AU AISI Australian AI Safety Institute Key dates Introduced : n/a Signed or adopted : Nov 25, 2025 Effective : n/a Next step : None scheduled Scope Government technical hub working with existing regulators and the National AI Centre; operations were expected to start in early 2026. Penalties No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement. What it requires - Monitor, test and share information on emerging SI capabilities, risks and harms - Coordinate with existing regulators rather than replace them - Join the International Network of AI Safety Institutes Sources 1. [Australian Government to establish AI Safety Institute](https://cm.twobirds.com/en/insights/2025/australia/australian-government-to-establish-ai-safety-institute) Bird & Bird Proposed ### Australian Standards for AI Australian Standards for AI Key dates Introduced : Jul 15, 2026 Signed or adopted : n/a Effective : n/a Next step : None scheduled Scope Scope, thresholds, penalties and whether duties will be mandatory for all SI are not yet defined. Penalties No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement. What it requires - New Office of AI in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to design and legislate the standards - Mandatory requirements announced so far cover energy and water use of large SI data centers, plus copyright protections - Legislation expected in early 2027 Sources 1. [Australia's AI standards: what the July 2026 reversal means](https://compliancecouncil.com.au/insights/australia-ai-standards-july-2026-reversal-what-it-means/) Compliance Council · Aug 11, 2026 The Control Map ## Every other jurisdiction 43 measures in 22 jurisdictions. See them all on the [world map](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/). [European Union **3**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/european-union/)[United States (federal) **6**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/us/)[California **3**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/california/)[New York **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/new-york/)[Illinois **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/illinois/)[Colorado **2**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/colorado/)[Texas **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/texas/)[China **4**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/china/)[United Kingdom **2**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/united-kingdom/)[Japan **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/japan/)[South Korea **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/south-korea/)[Canada **2**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/canada/)[Brazil **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/brazil/)[India **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/india/)[Singapore **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/singapore/)[Council of Europe **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/council-of-europe/)[United Nations **2**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/united-nations/)[G7 **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/g7/)[International summit series **4**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/international-summits/)[United States and China (bilateral) **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/us-china/)[Global civil society **1**](https://enterrsi.si/control-map/global-civil-society/) Enter RSI ## Laws on one side, incidents on the other The Rogue Incident Database logs what SI systems have actually done. 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