About AI Governance Council Australia

AI Governance Council Australia (AIGC) provides independent AI governance readiness assessment and governance risk and control review for Australian organisations. We help reduce AI risk, protect boards and executives, and meet Australia's evolving AI governance expectations.

Our Mission

To establish trusted, independent standards for responsible AI deployment in Australia, protecting organisations and the public from AI-related harms while enabling innovation.

Why AI Governance Matters

Board and Executive Liability: Directors face increasing personal exposure for AI decisions
Procurement Requirements: Major contracts now require evidence of AI governance
Insurance and Risk Transfer: Insurers are scrutinising AI practices in underwriting
Regulatory Trajectory: Australian regulation is intensifying across sectors

Our Services

AI Governance Assessment

Comprehensive independent assessment of your AI systems, policies, and risk management practices. We identify legal, ethical, and operational risks before they become problems. Our assessment includes technical review, policy analysis, risk identification, gap analysis, and a detailed remediation roadmap.

Governance Readiness - Early Stage

Foundational governance readiness assessment for organisations with early stage or pilot AI use. Demonstrates your commitment to responsible AI development from the start. Includes governance framework review and basic policy assessment.

Governance Readiness - Operational

For organisations with AI in production. Confirms active governance controls, monitoring processes, and risk management procedures are in place. Includes comprehensive system assessment, operational review, and ongoing monitoring requirements.

Governance Maturity Evaluation - Full Governance

Comprehensive governance maturity evaluation for organisations with high-risk or regulated AI use. Provides maximum assurance and oversight for critical sectors including healthcare, financial services, and government. Includes complete governance audit, ongoing oversight, and annual reassessment.

Our Role

We provide independent assessment and governance risk identification. Implementation remains the responsibility of the organisation or its advisors.

Assessment Levels

Our three-tier assessment framework matches your organisation's AI maturity and risk profile:

Level 1: Early Stage

For organisations with early stage or pilot AI use. Scope: Basic governance framework, foundational policies. Requirements: Board awareness, documented policies, basic risk assessment. Timeline: 4-6 weeks. Cost: $8,500 + GST.

Level 2: Operational

For organisations with AI in production. Scope: Active governance controls, monitoring processes. Requirements: Operational policies, risk management procedures, incident response. Timeline: 6-8 weeks. Cost: $15,000 + GST.

Level 3: Full Governance

For high-risk or regulated AI deployments. Scope: Comprehensive governance, ongoing oversight. Requirements: Complete governance framework, board oversight, continuous monitoring. Timeline: 8-12 weeks. Cost: Custom pricing.

Our Methodology

Our AI governance assessment methodology is built on five core principles: independence, evidence-based assessment, risk-based approach, Australian context, and practical implementation. We assess across six governance domains: strategy and accountability, risk management, data governance, model governance, transparency and explainability, and monitoring and review.

Governance Framework

Our governance framework is designed for Australian organisations deploying AI systems. It provides structured guidance across all critical governance domains while remaining flexible enough to adapt to your specific context.

Framework Components

Governance Structure: Board oversight, executive accountability, governance committees
Risk Management: Risk assessment processes, mitigation strategies, incident response
Data Governance: Data quality, privacy protection, security controls
Model Governance: Development standards, validation processes, change management
Operational Controls: Monitoring systems, performance metrics, audit trails
Transparency: Documentation standards, explainability requirements, stakeholder communication

Ethics and Independence

Independence is fundamental to our assessment process. We maintain strict separation from consulting services, technology vendors, and commercial interests that could compromise our assessments.

Our Independence Commitments

No commercial relationships with assessed organisations beyond the assessment engagement
Assessors have no financial interest in assessment outcomes
Transparent methodology available for public review
Regular external audits of our assessment processes
Clear complaints and appeals procedures

Priority Sectors

We focus on sectors where AI risk exposure and regulatory scrutiny are highest:

Healthcare

AI in diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care requires rigorous governance to protect patient safety and meet regulatory requirements.

Financial Services

AI in lending, fraud detection, and investment decisions faces intense regulatory scrutiny and poses significant liability risks.

Government

AI in public services, law enforcement, and decision-making must balance efficiency with fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Resources

We provide comprehensive resources to help Australian organisations understand and implement AI governance:

Australian Government AI Ethics Principles
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
EU AI Act Overview
ISO/IEC AI Standards
Industry-specific AI guidance
AI governance templates and checklists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an AI governance readiness assessment?

An AI governance readiness assessment is an independent evaluation process that confirms an organisation has implemented appropriate policies, controls, and accountability structures for responsible AI deployment.

Why do organisations need AI governance?

AI governance helps organisations reduce board and executive liability, meet procurement requirements, manage insurance exposure, protect reputation, and address increasing regulatory scrutiny.

What are the risks of not implementing AI governance?

Without proper AI governance, organisations face board and executive liability, procurement rejection, increased insurance costs, reputational damage, and regulatory enforcement action.

How long does an AI governance assessment take?

Timeline varies based on assessment level: Early Stage (4-6 weeks), Operational (6-8 weeks), Full Governance (8-12 weeks).

What assessment level do I need?

Choose Early Stage for initial AI use, Operational for AI in production, or Full Governance for high-risk AI deployments.

Is AIGC government-affiliated?

No, we are an independent organisation. While we align with Australian Government AI guidance, we maintain complete independence.

Contact Information

Request an AI risk assessment or executive briefing. We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Email: info@aigcaustralia.com.au

Location: Australia

Available for: AI governance assessments, governance risk and control reviews, executive briefings, speaking engagements

Our Team

Q: How long does an AI governance assessment take?

The assessment process involves five stages: governance review, policy alignment, independent assessment, maturity determination, and governance uplift roadmap. Timeline varies based on organisation size, AI complexity, and current governance maturity.

Q: What assessment level do I need?

Choose Early Stage assessment for initial or pilot AI use, Operational assessment for AI in production, or Full Governance assessment for high-risk or regulated AI deployments. An initial consultation can help determine the appropriate level.

The people building independent AI governance assessment in Australia.

Leadership

Steven Zlatanovski

Founder and CEO

Steven Zlatanovski founded AIGC Australia to address a gap he had seen firsthand across more than a decade working inside regulated environments: organisations deploying AI without the governance structures their boards and regulators would eventually demand evidence of.

His career spans financial governance, healthcare operations, insolvency and assurance, and the oversight of AI driven systems. He has led revenue and operations at the Royal Children's Hospital and Australian Unity, managed complex financial investigations and liquidations at PKF Melbourne and BRI Ferrier, and worked at the intersection of healthcare strategy and AI driven automation at Evolaition.

Across every role the standard was the same. Decisions had to be accountable, auditable, and defensible. That discipline is the foundation AIGC Australia is built on.

Advisory Council

Mark Cameron

Advisory Council Member

Mark Cameron is CEO of Alyve, serves as a board director, and is an advisor to enterprise and government organisations on AI transformation and governance. With over 27 years of technology transformation experience across government, healthcare, utilities, aged care and education, Mark works with clients delivering AI at scale.

He is a Forbes contributor on AI strategy, lectures in Digital and AI Transformation Leadership at Deakin Executive MBA, serves as Special Advisor on AI to YMCA Global, and co-authored the Intelligence-Centred Enterprise framework.

Mark brings live enterprise delivery insight and active governance experience to the AIGC Australia Advisory Council.

Daryl Myers

Advisory Council Member

Daryl Myers is an experienced health and aged care executive leader who specialises in translating regulatory requirements into practical, service-focused systems. He works collaboratively with executive teams and frontline staff to refine policies, strengthen compliance frameworks, and build workforce capability that supports safe, person-centred care.

As AI adoption accelerates across the healthcare and aged care sectors, Daryl brings the operational governance and compliance expertise needed to assess whether AI systems are being deployed within frameworks that protect patients, residents, and providers. His understanding of how regulated environments actually function makes him a critical contributor to AIGC Australia's healthcare sector assessments.

Reshma Devi

Advisory Council Member

Reshma Devi is an AI and Data Risk Leader with over 25 years of experience across Australia and New Zealand. She holds a Master's in Information Technology and is a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), with a career focused on data security, AI risk and governance, and emerging data challenges in regulated environments.

Reshma serves on the board of ISACA Melbourne and contributes to federal-level working committees on data and AI governance. She has been recognised across several Australian industry awards for her community contribution.

Reshma brings practitioner depth in AI risk and data governance to the AIGC Australia Advisory Council, particularly across financial services and technology sector assessments.

Assessor Panel

Dr Chandrika Subramaniyan

Assessor

Dr Chandrika Subramaniyan is a solicitor, academic and board director with three decades of experience across law, ethics and governance. She serves as a director on the boards of Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydwest Multicultural Services, Participate Australia and Riverlink Australia, with current committee involvement in audit, risk, ethics, and intellectual property.

The author of nearly eighty books in Tamil and English on law, ethics and leadership, her published work has received recognition in India and from professional bodies in Australia. Her governance work has focused consistently on ethical decision-making in regulated environments.

Chandrika brings deep ethics and governance expertise to AIGC Australia's assessor panel, with particular focus on healthcare and not-for-profit sector assessments.