FeeSynergy maintains a keen interest in the evolution and application of AI within professional services. We have had the privilege of a long association with Inbal Rodnay who has emerged as a leading expert in the AI automation space. In this article, Inbal discusses the recently released Australian Government National Artificial Intelligence Plan and how in particular it applies to Australian legal firms. Don’t miss her upcoming webinar on the 20th Feb 2026.
The Australian Government released the National Artificial Intelligence Plan in December 2025. Its goals are to capture AI opportunities, spread the benefits and keep Australians safe. Crucially for law firms, the Government has confirmed that responsible AI governance is required at two levels: whole-of-organisation practices (such as AI policies and procedures) and specific AI systems in use.
The Plan sets out six essential practices for responsible AI governance. Organisations are expected to:
- Decide who is accountable and create or update your AI policy
- Understand AI impacts and plan accordingly
- Measure and manage AI risks
- Share essential information about AI
- Test and monitor AI use
- Maintain human control over AI
For law firms and in-house teams, these are not abstract ideas. They affect how client data is handled, how AI-generated work is checked and how staff are allowed to use AI tools in matters.
In this context, firms are now revisiting their AI and technology policies to line up with both the National AI Plan and the latest wave of AI tools.
For many firms, existing AI or technology policies were written before the latest wave of AI capabilities.
In 2026, those policies need to stretch to cover new capabilities such as:
- AI agents that can act across systems
- AI powered browsers that can see and use client information
- Data flows between different AI apps and plug‑ins
As part of that conversation, there is an upcoming free webinar, AI in Law Firms: Essential Insights for 2026, presented by Inbal Rodnay and Dr Nigel Wilson. It will look at the legal obligations, and also the practical reality of AI, automation and agents inside firms.
When is the free online webinar?
The webinar will be held on Friday, 20 February 2026, 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm AEDT.
How do I register?
Register for free at: AI in Law Firms: Essential Insights for 2026 — Inbal Rodnay