Back to Articles
A Director's Guide to AI Governance Version 2

Australian Institute of Company Directors

ENRICHED

Details

Date Published
29 June 2026
Priority Score
3
Australian
Yes
Created
29 June 2026, 06:00 pm

Description

The AICD, in partnership with the Human Technology Institute (HTI) at the University of Technology Sydney, has updated its key artificial intelligence (AI) governance resources to account for rapid AI technological change and maturing governance practices.

Summary

This updated guidance for Australian boards addresses the governance challenges emerging from the rapid advancement of agentic AI and increased organizational automation. It emphasizes the board's role in balancing innovation with interconnected risks such as data governance, cybersecurity, and the human impact on stakeholders. By providing a framework for responsible AI oversight, the resource aims to reduce systemic risks associated with the deployment of autonomous frontier technologies within the corporate sector. These findings contribute significantly to the development of robust internal governance frameworks necessary to mitigate large-scale socio-technical risks in Australia.

Body

A Director's Guide to AI Governance Version 2 Monday, 29 June 2026 AI is reshaping how all Australian organisations operate, innovate and create value. The AICD, in partnership with the Human Technology Institute (HTI) at the University of Technology Sydney, has updated its key artificial intelligence (AI) governance resources to account for rapid AI technological change and maturing governance practices.   Since the AICD and HTI published the AI governance resources in 2024, AI tools and systems have become firmly embedded within many Australian organisations, often underpinned by significant investments. At the same time the technology is advancing at a rapid rate with agentic AI offering promise for greater automation and system integration.   AI presents profound opportunities for all Australian organisations to enhance productivity, improve decision-making and deliver innovative products and services. Yet it also introduces complex and often interconnected risks, including cyber security and data governance. The board plays a key role in governing the balance between opportunity and risk.   The AICD and HTI’s objective with these updated resources is to equip all boards with the insight needed to navigate AI with confidence, promoting innovation from AI in a responsible manner, including oversight of the human impact of AI on employees, customers and broader stakeholders.  The resources comprise:  The Director’s Guide to AI Governance  A SME and NFP Board Summary and Checklist  A concise Snapshot of the publication  On 30 July 2026 we are hosting a complimentary webinar to further discuss the practical application of the resources.    Resources Download A Director's Guide to AI Governance Download SME and NFP Board Summary and Checklist Download Snapshot Play Video What's new for boards in 2026? A Director's Guide to AI Governance01:52 The Al landscape has been incredible, super rapid, and very different, particularly in how organisations are leveraging and using AI. Latest research report 29 Jun 2026 A Director's Guide to AI Governance Version 2 report 01 May 2026 Governing culture in a complex world report 16 Apr 2026 Director Sentiment Index 1H 2026 - Directors braced for rising costs, AI risk and protracted global volatility report 16 Mar 2026 Ethics in the boardroom second edition: A decision-making guide for directors report 24 Nov 2025 $160 billion and counting: The cost of Commonwealth regulatory complexity report 01 Dec 2025 AI use by directors and boards: Early insights report 16 Jul 2025 Governing for net zero: The board's role in organisational transition planning report 17 Jun 2025 AGMs using technology - Joint guidance report 29 May 2025 2025 Board Diversity Index This is of of your complimentary pieces of content Access this content Already a member? Login to view this content Log In This is exclusive content. You have reached your limit for guest contents. The content you are trying to access is exclusive for AICD members. Please become a member for unlimited access. Access this content Already a member? Log In