How to Apply AI Directives: A Practical Guide for Councils

Empower your council with practical, step-by-step guidance for adopting artificial intelligence responsibly. This comprehensive guide translates complex federal AI directives into actionable local strategies, ensuring alignment with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles and public trust expectations.

Designed specifically for Australian local governments, this guidebook includes:

• Detailed use cases across departments (e.g. customer service, planning, recycling and waste management, road maintenance)
• Templates and tools for risk assessments, transparency statements, and training programs
• A step-by-step AI implementation roadmap tailored to local government needs
• Direct links to key federal policy documents
• Evaluation frameworks to measure AI impact and build public confidence

Whether you're just starting with AI or refining your existing policies, this guide provides a clear path forward—grounded in best practice and local context.