Direct link: www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy/accountability
Responsible agency: Digital Transformation Agency
Last updated: 1 December 2025
About the standard
The Standard for accountability sets out:
- the requirement for government agencies to designate an official, or officials, to be responsible for the implementation of the Policy for responsible use of AI in government in their agency
- the requirement that each AI use case in scope of the policy has designated accountability
- the key responsibilities of accountable officials and accountable use case owners
- how to establish and share the internal use case register.
Applicability
Non-corporate Commonwealth entities must meet this standard. Check the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government for details and exemptions.
Access the standard
Read the Standard for accountability.