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Pilot AI assurance framework

This is a draft document for Australian Government agencies participating in the Pilot Australian Government artificial intelligence (AI) assurance framework, led by the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) from September to November 2024. Further practical advice on applying the framework is contained in accompanying guidance material.  

The assurance framework’s impact assessment process is divided into 11 sections. The accompanying guidance document mirrors this structure, with each of its 11 sections corresponding to a section of the assurance framework.

The draft framework and guidance are subject to change based on feedback from pilot participants and other stakeholders. This pilot draft does not represent a final Australian Government position on AI assurance.  

For further information on the framework and accompanying guidance, please email aistandards@dta.gov.au.  

AI assurance framework guidance

This document provides draft guidance for Australian Government agencies completing assessments using the Pilot Australian Government AI assurance framework (the framework). Use it as an interpretation aid and as a source of useful prompts and resources to assist you in filling out the assessment.

This guidance document mirrors the structure of the framework, with each of its 11 sections corresponding to a section of the assurance framework.

Introduction

This document provides guidance for Australian Government agencies completing assessments using the Australian Government artificial intelligence (AI) assurance framework (the framework). Use it as an interpretation aid and as a source of useful prompts and resources to assist you in filling out the assessment.

In addition to this guidance document and the framework itself, make sure you consult the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

For more guidance, you may also wish to consult resources such as the:

• Voluntary AI Safety Standard
• New South Wales Government AI Assurance Framework
• Queensland Government Foundational artificial intelligence risk assessment (FAIRA) framework
• National framework for the assurance of AI in government
• Australian Government Architecture Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• National AI Centre (NAIC) Implementing Australia’s AI Ethics Principles report 
• CSIRO Data61 Responsible AI Pattern Catalogue 
• ISO AI Management System standard (AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023)
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Artificial Intelligence Papers library
• United States National Institute of Standards and Technology AI Risk Management Framework.