Draft your AI Usage Policy in minutes
Get a customised draft template informed by Australia's AI Ethics Framework and the REIA Code of Ethics. Fill in what you know — complete the rest later.
This is a starting point, not legal advice. The draft should be tailored to your specific circumstances and reviewed by a legal professional before adoption.
Why does your agency need an AI policy?
Your team is already using AI
Whether you've approved it or not, your agents are using ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools right now. Without a policy, there are no guardrails on what data they're putting in or what content they're putting out.
The Privacy Act applies to AI prompts
Pasting client names, financial details, or tenancy applications into a public AI tool can constitute a data breach under the Privacy Act 1988. The OAIC has issued specific guidance on AI and privacy — your team needs to know the rules.
The government expects you to have one
The Australian Government's Guidance for AI Adoption (2025) outlines six essential practices for businesses using AI. Number one: decide who is accountable. A written policy is the starting point.
It protects your agency and your clients
An AI policy sets clear expectations for your team: which tools are approved, what data can and can't be entered, and who's responsible. It's the difference between "we have a process" and "we hope for the best."