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The Framework guides the Australian Public Service (APS) in improving governance practices for data related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and aims to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people greater agency over how their data are governed within the APS. Recognising the importance of data for self-determination, the Framework provides a stepping stone towards greater awareness and acceptance by APS agencies of the principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty.

Finance developed the Document Register Agent (DRA) an AI-enabled tool that supports a business area to extract and record key information from documents. It uses AI and automation to extract key information from documents and store it in a consistent format. DRA was developed to improve access to historical records, reduce duplication of work, and address problems caused by broken links, inconsistent document formats and limited searchability.

Proposed in July 2025, this bill amends the Criminal Code Act 1995 to criminalize the use of technology, including AI, for the creation of child abuse material. It introduces new offences for downloading, accessing, supplying, or enabling access to such technology.

Published on 20 March 2025, the AI and Cyber Risk Model Clauses initiative by BuyICT.gov.au makes available a collection of contractual clauses for inclusion in digital and ICT procurement contracts in Australia. The AI model clauses support responsible, ethical, and secure procurement of AI systems, including custom solutions, embedded AI products, and internal AI tools, promoting transparency and accountability.

Guidance for AI Adoption: Implementation Guidance (October 2025) is an Australian Government initiative providing a framework for responsible AI adoption. It outlines six practices covering accountability, impact assessment, risk management, transparency, testing and human oversight, helping organisations plan, implement and govern AI systems while mitigating risks and aligning with international standards.

The AI Plan for the Australian Public Service (APS) will improve government service delivery, policy outcomes, efficiency, and productivity, through substantially increasing the use of AI in government. Every public servant will have the training and guidance required to use generative AI safely and responsibly, alongside secure access to generative AI tools, and every agency will have a Chief AI Officer to drive adoption, with AI use tracked and reported on.

GovAI Chat is a secure, government-controlled generative AI tool developed specifically for the Australian Public Service (APS). The goal of GovAI Chat is to give public servants access to the advanced AI capabilities of a contemporary chat interface tailored to the APS context – with the security, compliance, and public sector knowledge embedded in the GovAI environment.

The Department uses drones to provide innovative and expert advice grounded in evidence and science, provide regulatory compliance and surveillance activities, provide land management, visitor safety and infrastructure inspection in Commonwealth Parks, engage and partner with First Nations ranger groups and provide staff safety and wellbeing in operational settings.

This initiative provides updated guidance to help Australian Government agencies safely use publicly available generative AI tools, such as chatbots that can draft text, summarise documents, or answer questions. The guidance explains how staff can use these tools with government information that is not classified or sensitive while protecting personal and commercial information. The guidance was updated to reflect new information security advice from the Department of Home Affairs.