Annual publication
Annual Governance Transparency Report
A factual account of AIGC assessment activity, governance decisions, and independence safeguards for the reporting period.
This report is published annually by AI Governance Council Australia to promote transparency and governance discipline. It provides a factual record of operations and is not intended as promotional material. Reporting periods follow the Australian financial year (1 July to 30 June).
1. Overview
This Annual Governance Transparency Report covers the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. It is published by AI Governance Council Australia (AIGC) in fulfilment of its commitment to transparency, accountability, and governance discipline.
The report provides a factual summary of assessment activity, complaints and appeals, framework revisions, and the safeguards maintained to protect the independence of AIGC's operations. It is intended for assessed organisations, prospective applicants, advisory council members, independent assessors, regulators, and the public.
This report does not constitute promotional material. Its purpose is strictly informational.
2. Assessments Completed
During the reporting period, AIGC conducted governance maturity assessments across a range of Australian organisations. Assessments were completed for organisations that met the requirements under AIGC's published governance criteria.
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total assessments commenced | Includes initial and renewal assessments |
| Assessments completed | Organisations meeting all criteria at the relevant maturity tier |
| Conditional assessments issued | Subject to remediation within a defined timeframe |
| Renewal assessments completed | Existing assessed organisations reassessed |
Detailed figures will be published following the close of each reporting period. Assessed organisations are listed on the AIGC Assessment Register.
3. Assessments Declined
Where an organisation does not meet the minimum requirements for governance assessment at any maturity tier, the assessment is declined. A decline does not preclude the organisation from reapplying following appropriate remediation.
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Applications declined | Organisation did not meet minimum threshold |
| Applications withdrawn by applicant | Withdrawn prior to final determination |
| Assessments suspended | Previously assessed organisations failing to maintain assessment requirements |
AIGC does not publicly identify organisations whose assessment has been declined. This information is confidential and subject to AIGC's privacy and confidentiality obligations.
4. Appeals and Complaints Summary
AIGC maintains a formal complaints and appeals process accessible to any party. All complaints and appeals received during the reporting period were managed in accordance with AIGC's published Complaints and Appeals procedures.
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Formal complaints received | Complaints relating to AIGC processes, personnel, or outcomes |
| Formal appeals lodged | Appeals against assessment outcomes |
| Complaints resolved | Resolved within the reporting period |
| Appeals upheld | Original outcome revised following appeal |
| Appeals dismissed | Original outcome confirmed |
| Matters referred externally | Referred to an external body or regulator |
AIGC is committed to resolving all complaints and appeals promptly and fairly. Detailed outcomes are reported in aggregate to protect the confidentiality of parties involved.
5. Framework Updates
AIGC's governance framework and assessment criteria are subject to periodic review to ensure continued relevance, rigour, and responsiveness to evolving governance expectations. The following updates were made during the reporting period:
All framework updates are subject to consultation with the AIGC Advisory Council and are published on the AIGC website prior to taking effect.
6. Independence Safeguards
The credibility of AIGC's governance assessment depends on the independence and impartiality of its operations. The following safeguards were in place and actively maintained during the reporting period:
Assessor independence
All assessors are required to declare conflicts of interest prior to each engagement. No assessor conducted an assessment of an organisation with which they had a current or recent commercial, personal, or advisory relationship.
Panel review
All assessment outcomes were subject to independent Review Panel consideration. No single assessor has unilateral authority to grant or deny an assessment outcome.
Code of Professional Conduct
All assessors and panel members operated under AIGC's Code of Professional Conduct throughout the reporting period. No breaches were substantiated during this period.
Financial independence
AIGC does not accept consulting fees, advisory retainers, or any form of payment from assessed organisations beyond published assessment fees. No exceptions were granted during the reporting period.
Governance oversight
The AIGC Advisory Council conducted its scheduled oversight reviews, including review of assessment quality, assessor performance, and complaints outcomes.
7. Looking Ahead
In the coming period, AIGC will focus on the following priorities:
AIGC remains committed to operating with discipline, transparency, and independence. This report will be updated annually following the close of each reporting period.
Published by AI Governance Council Australia. This report is reviewed and approved by the AIGC Advisory Council prior to publication. For enquiries regarding this report, contact AIGC directly.
Related information
Review AIGC's governance framework and assessment register.