Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
WA Government Artificial Intelligence Policy and Assurance Framework
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In brief
The Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework is a binding policy of Western Australia (Australia), issued by the Office of Digital Government (Western Australia). Its current status is in force. The WA public sector; universities and local governments are encouraged to comply.
- Jurisdiction
- Western Australia (Australia)
- Instrument type
- Policy
- Status
- In force
- Legal force
- Binding
- Issuing body
- Office of Digital Government (Western Australia)
- Verification
- Pending review · source-linked, checked 15 Oct 2026
What is the Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework?
Each WA public sector entity nominates an AI Accountable Officer and self-assesses its AI and automated decision-making systems; higher-risk, Digital Capability Fund-funded or large projects go to the WA AI Advisory Board, whose advice is non-binding, and use cases are recorded in a government AI register.
Status note: Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it.
Who does it apply to?
The WA public sector; universities and local governments are encouraged to comply.
Western Australian public sector entities.
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
- Risk categories
- Not classified by the instrument
- AI system types
- Generative AI systemAutomated decision-making system
When do the requirements apply?
Published March 2024; updated June 2025.
Dates as stated in search extracts of the official source; confirm against it.
Official sources
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WA Government Artificial Intelligence Policy and Assurance Framework
Government of Western Australia · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework” [AIPT-POL-0018, record version 1, not yet verified]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0018 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0018: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: WA Government Artificial Intelligence Policy and Assurance Framework, Government of Western Australia, https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/wa-government-artificial-intelligence-policy-and-assurance-framework.
BibTeX
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title = {{Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework}},
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url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/au-wa-government-ai-policy-and-assurance-framework},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record version 1: Added in the October 2026 sub-national research round. Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework in force?
Yes. The Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework is in force.
Is the Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework legally binding?
Yes. The Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework is a binding policy; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does the Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework apply to?
The WA public sector; universities and local governments are encouraged to comply.
When does the Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework apply?
Published March 2024; updated June 2025.
Where is the official text of the Western Australia AI policy and assurance framework?
The official text is published by Government of Western Australia at https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/wa-government-artificial-intelligence-policy-and-assurance-framework (WA Government Artificial Intelligence Policy and Assurance Framework). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.