Date: October 2024
The RACGP provided submissions on the safe and responsible use of AI to the Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), Department of Health and Aged Care (DHAC), and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in October 2024.
The RACGP’s submission to the DISR expresses support for the principles and guardrails laid out in that Department’s Proposals paper. It suggests that Australia’s approach to AI regulation should align with international models, and is supportive of the introduction of an overarching AI Act to streamline and future-proof Australia’s response to the threats (and opportunities) presented by AI.
DHAC’s public consultation asked stakeholders to provide comment on potential regulatory changes to mitigate risks and optimise benefits of AI. The RACGP’s response reflects its position that careful regulation of AI is required.
The RACGP’s submission to the TGA supports their work to modernise the regulatory framework pertaining to medical devices with AI models/systems. The response endorses efforts to bring Australia’s regulatory approach into line with leading international approaches.
Read the submission
RACGP Submission to DHAC - AI legislation and regulation review (PDF)
RACGP Submission to TGA - Clarifying and strengthening the regulation of AI (PDF)
RACGP Submission to DISR - Mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings (PDF)