The 2026 AI Compliance Cliff: Is Your Practice Prepared?
Specialised AI Governance for Legal Partners, Government Agencies, and Tourism Leaders.
Defend your firm against Dec 10 Privacy Act mandates with PhD-level oversight and Baseline-cleared advisory.
Agentic AI Safety
Essential for Government Agencies deploying autonomous citizen-facing agents.
Agentic AI Safety & AISI Alignment: We implement the technical guardrails required for autonomous, action-oriented systems. Our specialized red-teaming ensures your agentic workflows align with Australian AI Safety Institute (AISI) standards, preventing unauthorized data transfers and high-risk autonomous financial commitments.
Privacy Act 2026
Bespoke ADM (Automated Decision-Making) audits for Lawyers and SMEs to meet the Dec 10 transparency deadline.
Privacy Act 2026 & ADM Compliance: The new Automated Decision-Making (ADM) laws mandate absolute transparency by December 2026. We audit your AI data flows and internal logic to ensure your organisation meets the OAIC’s “Right to Explanation,” turning regulatory liability into a defensible AI assurance asset.
Fractional CISO
Strategic security oversight for Tourism & High-Growth SMEs managing sensitive guest data.
Fractional CISO & Executive Oversight: Providing the strategic AI Governance Australia expects at the Board level without the full-time headcount. We bridge the gap between technical risk and director liability, translating complex AI “black box” debt into actionable risk management strategies for Australian leadership teams.
What we Do
Strategic AI & Security Governance
Government & Legal: FAIRA & PD 5/2025
Secure Konnect provide the specialised oversight required for high-accountability environments. For Government, we deliver mandatory FAIRA assessments. For Law Firms, we ensure your AI workflows comply with Supreme Court Practice Directions and ethical duties. All audits are aligned with ISO 38507 to ensure defensible partner-level governance and PI insurance stability
Tourism AI Privacy: OAIC & Australian Consumer Law
Under the Privacy Act 2026, tourism operators using AI for dynamic pricing are now classified as “High-Risk.” We provide the Sovereign AI Roadmap needed to protect your brand from OAIC penalties and Australian Consumer Law breaches. We ensure your automated guest interactions are transparent, non-discriminatory, and legally defensible.
SME Strategic AI: ISO 42001 & Essential 8 Defense
Mid-market firms are often “blocked” from major contracts due to a lack of formal ISO 42001 Management Systems. We implement cost-effective frameworks that align your AI governance with ASD Essential 8 cybersecurity standards. We build the guardrails needed to win enterprise bids, satisfy PI insurers, and survive the 2026 regulatory squeeze.
Secure Your Australian AI Governance Strategy
The gap between AI innovation and Australian regulatory enforcement is closing. Don’t wait for a 2026 Privacy Act audit to discover your vulnerabilities. Let’s establish your Australian AI compliance framework today.
Book a Board-Level Briefing
Download the 2026 Readiness Kit
Get our “Board-Ready” Checklist and the AISI Framework Alignment guide.
All initial briefings are strictly confidential and conducted under a non-disclosure framework to ensure Board-level privilege.
Strategic AI Governance & Privacy Act 2026 Advisory
Secure Konnect provide industry leading AI Governance advisory for Australian organisations, bridging the gap between technical innovation and Boardroom accountability.
Dr Edward Phelps’ career has spanned the digital transformation of society, from the first connected devices, throught to automation. Edward spent the last three years (2022–2025) researching the shift toward autonomous AI agents and the impending liabilities of the Australian Privacy Act 2026.
Ed provides the specialised oversight that mid-market firms and professional services require to deploy AI safely. My mission is to ensure that your autonomous systems are not just technically advanced, but legally defensible and operationally transparent. He has over 20 years experience in governance and holds Australian federal baseline security clearance.
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Your Partner in Australian AI Governance
In the 2026 landscape, the governance of AI is a shared responsibility. We don’t just provide a service; we act as an extension of your leadership team, translating complex technical risks into strategic business outcomes.
Our engagement is built on a foundation of absolute confidentiality and rigorous due diligence. Whether we are conducting an AISI Framework Audit or providing Fractional CISO oversight, our goal is to ensure your Board has the clarity and evidence needed to sign off on AI management system deployments with total confidence. We prioritize your long-term operational stability and regulatory standing above all else.
Contact Us
Secure your organisation with the leading AI partners Australia has to offer before the 2026 regulatory deadlines. Let’s discuss how to transform your technical deployment into a defensible, board-ready asset through a confidential strategic briefing.
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Strategic AI Governance FAQ
What is the June 2026 FAIRA deadline for QLD State Government agencies?
By 15 June 2026, all Queensland Government agencies must register AI use cases under the FAIRA framework. Our PhD-led audits provide the mandatory risk assessments and ADM transparency statements required to meet these statutory deadlines.
How does the Privacy Act 2026 affect tourism guest data?
The Privacy Act 2026 reclassifies AI-driven guest profiling as “High-Risk.” Operators must provide a “Right to Explanation” (APP 1.7) for automated decisions. We secure your guest data lifecycle to prevent OAIC enforcement and ACL breaches.
Is ISO/IEC 42001 certification mandatory for Australian SMEs?
While voluntary, ISO/IEC 42001 is becoming a standard requirement in enterprise procurement and government tenders. We implement cost-effective AI Management Systems (AIMS) that satisfy supply chain due diligence and professional indemnity insurers.
Does QLD Practice Direction 5/2025 impact AI legal use?
Yes. PD 5/2025 requires legal practitioners to disclose Generative AI use in court submissions and mandates human verification of all citations. Our governance frameworks ensure your firm’s AI workflows meet these Supreme Court transparency and ethical duties.
How do I identify "Shadow AI" risks within my business?
Shadow AI occurs when employees use unvetted AI tools without oversight, creating data leakage risks. We perform a comprehensive audit to map your AI footprint, aligning your internal usage with ASD Essential 8 and ISO 38507 governance standards.
Contact our specialists to align your enterprise with Strategic AI Governance Australia standards