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Law Council of Australia

Guidance Issued

Ethics Opinions & Guidance

Law Council of Australia — AI Policy Statement

Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession

2023

The Law Council issued a policy statement addressing the ethical and practical implications of AI for Australian legal practitioners.

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Key Requirements for AI Use

Competence obligations apply to AI tools used in practice
Privacy Act 1988 compliance for AI tools handling client personal data
Confidentiality — legal professional privilege must be maintained
Australian Consumer Law — AI marketing claims must be accurate

Important Notes

Australia is developing a national AI regulatory framework. State bar associations each have their own guidance. The Privacy Act reform may impact AI data handling requirements.