Artificial intelligence (AI) transparency statement

We follow the Digital Transformation Agency's Policy for the responsible use of AI in government(Opens external website) (DTA Policy) which sets out a whole of Australian Government approach to use AI safely and responsibly while embracing the opportunities AI provides. Transparency is key to earning public trust and is an important aim of the DTA Policy and broader APS Reforms.

We recognise the benefits arising from safe and responsible use of AI systems. We are developing suitable governance and oversight to support future AI use and ensure alignment with the DTA Policy and other relevant policies and legislation.

As part of our commitment to exploring AI's potential, we are participating in the GovAI program. This initiative allows us to test and evaluate various AI applications in a controlled, secure environment. Through this participation, we aim to gain valuable insights into the practical implementation of AI in government services while maintaining our commitment to safety and responsibility.

While we are in the early stages of exploring AI capabilities, we are conducting controlled AI trials with a view to enhancing and supporting workplace productivity within corporate and enabling functions and for policy analytics and insights. These trials are being undertaken with appropriate governance and oversight arrangements in place.

Staff training on AI is a central consideration of the governance and oversight protocols being developed. Training will be rolled out throughout the year to support staff participating in the AI trials and to build AI capability across our workforce. This includes leveraging resources and learning opportunities provided through the GovAI program.

We have appointed our Chief Information Officer (CIO) as our Accountable Official. This is consistent with the DTA Policy. The CIO is responsible for implementation of the DTA Policy and for leading on matters of AI within our department.

We keep up to date with changes in the AI policy and governance environment and engage with whole-of-government capacity building initiatives, such as GovAI, to encourage APS-wide capability uplift over time.

While our use of AI is currently limited to controlled trials and exploration through the GovAI program, we are committed to ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, and that any future use of AI is undertaken safely and responsibly. We will ensure:

• AI use is appropriately governed
• our engagement with AI is confident, safe and responsible
• risks are identified and managed
• AI access and usage is monitored
• measures are implemented to monitor the effectiveness of deployed AI systems
• efforts are made to protect the public against negative impacts.

Our AI Transparency Statement will be reviewed and updated annually or when we make a significant change to our approach to AI. This AI Transparency Statement was updated on 31 July 2025.

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