PolyGovern — Australia

AI Compliance Deadlines
Are Here.
Is Your Governance Ready?

CPS 230 is in force. Privacy Act ADM amendments land December 2026. The EU AI Act applies if you serve European customers. The regulatory window is closing.

PolyGovern helps regulated organisations build governance frameworks, run risk assessments, and stay compliant — across APRA, ASIC, Privacy Act, EU AI Act, and ISO 42001.

Upcoming: December 2026

Privacy Act automated decision-making amendments take effect

23
institutions

Financial institutions with AI governance gaps (ASIC REP 798)

7%
revenue

Maximum EU AI Act penalty for non-compliance

10
guardrails

Voluntary AI Safety Standard framework components

Sound Familiar?

Organizations implementing AI systems face questions about governance structures, risk management, and regulatory compliance requirements.

APRA CPS 230 and AI Risk Management

APRA's operational risk standard applies to AI systems used by regulated entities. This requires risk assessments, control documentation, and oversight of third-party AI vendors as material service providers.

Build your risk framework

Board Oversight and AI Governance

Governance frameworks need to address AI system inventory, approval processes, risk exposure, and accountability structures for board-level oversight.

Get governance frameworks

EU AI Act for Australian Organizations

The EU AI Act applies to organizations placing AI systems in the European market, regardless of location. Full enforcement begins August 2026.

Understand your obligations

How We Help

We work across the full AI governance lifecycle — from building frameworks to assessing systems to keeping you compliant.

Governance & Strategy

Build the frameworks, policies, and operating models your organisation needs to govern AI responsibly.

Assessment & Assurance

Evaluate your AI systems, identify risks, and get independent assurance that your governance holds up.

Compliance & Advisory

Stay compliant with Australian regulations, upskill your teams, and get ongoing expert support.

Australian Regulatory Frameworks

AI governance frameworks need to address Australian regulatory requirements. We help organizations design approaches that integrate APRA, ASIC, and Privacy Act obligations.

APRA CPS 230

Operational risk controls, third-party AI vendor management, and board oversight that satisfy prudential requirements.

In Force

Privacy Act Amendments

Automated decision-making transparency requirements take effect 10 December 2026. Organizations must update privacy policies for ADM systems.

10 December 2026

EU AI Act

Risk classification, conformity assessment, and technical documentation for any Australian company with EU customers.

August 2026 Deadline

Sector-Specific AI Governance

Banking, insurance, superannuation, healthcare, and government sectors each have specific regulatory requirements for AI systems.

Regulatory Timeline

Key dates for Australian AI regulatory requirements and international frameworks.

In Force
1 July 2025
APRA CPS 230

Operational risk management requirements now apply. AI systems are in scope.

In Force
1 Oct 2025
Service Provider Register

APRA material service provider register now required - AI vendors included.

Upcoming
Aug 2026
EU AI Act

Full enforcement begins. Penalties up to 7% of global revenue for non-compliance.

Upcoming
Dec 2026
Privacy Act ADM

Automated decision-making transparency requirements take effect.

Discuss Your AI Governance Requirements

We can help assess your current governance structures and identify areas where frameworks may need development to address regulatory requirements.

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