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AI: From governance and procurement to deployment and risk management
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Enabling responsible AI across government
With extensive experience advising Commonwealth agencies on the legal complexities surrounding AI, we deliver solutions that are tailored to your specific challenges and regulatory environments. We believe in a human-centric approach to AI projects that consider the guardrails, governance frameworks and information requirements for agencies to successfully adopt AI technology in a safe, transparent and ethical manner.
Maddocks is at the forefront of advising government on transformational technology, whole-of-government initiatives and arrangements involving AI. Our approach lays the foundations for our Commonwealth clients to seize new opportunities while ensuring flexibility to adapt as AI evolves. Maddocks is dedicated to working with our clients to build a modern and responsive public service that captures the opportunity of AI, ensuring the benefits are felt broadly and by all Australians.
The Australian AI landscape
Australia is adopting a gradual, standards‑led approach to regulating AI, relying mainly on existing technology‑neutral laws to govern how AI is developed and deployed. The Australian Government’s National AI Plan strengthens this framework by focusing on safe, ethical and productive AI use, and by improving national capability and infrastructure rather than introducing a dedicated AI Act. Providing practical guardrails on accountability, transparency and risk management, forming a foundation for future mandatory rules in high‑risk contexts.
"We are uniquely placed to help Commonwealth agencies harness the benefits of AI, while navigating the legal, policy, and ethical complexities with confidence." – Gavan Mackenzie, Partner
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