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Our AI Transparency Statement

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission (the Commission) acknowledges the Digital Transformation Agency's Policy for the responsible use of AI in Government that sets the approach for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by government.

The Commission recognises the benefits arising from safe and responsible use of AI systems. Whilst the Commission abides by the Digital Transformation Agency's Policy for the responsible use of AI in Government (DTA Policy), the Commission currently operates within the Department of Social Services (the Department) network and associated technologies, which enables access to the Department’s approved digital platforms, security frameworks, and relevant technology capabilities supporting compliant and responsible AI exploration. Due to this, the Department will assume the role of the SES level Chief AI Officer on behalf of the Commission. This is in line with whole of government transparency guidance and the Commission will rely on the Department’s AI Transparency Statement.

The Department’s AI Transparency Statement provides information about how AI systems are governed and used and can be accessed at: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Statement

At a time where this information changes or updates are required, the Commission will inform the public by updating this webpage.

The Director - Corporate Support remains as the contact for the Commission and the designated Executive Level 2 accountable official and will continue to work with DTA and the Department in relation to the Commission’s responsible use of AI. Any questions regarding the Commission’s use of AI can be directed to corporate@dfsvc.gov.au.

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    ![AI Transparency Statement icon - decorative](https://www.dfsvc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/AI-Transparency-Statement-icon.png) # Our AI Transparency Statement ###### FebruaryMarch 319, 2026 The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission (the Commission) acknowledges the Digital Transformation Agency's [ _**Policy for the responsible use of AI in government**_Government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy) that sets the approach for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by government. The Commission recognises the benefits arising from safe and responsible use of AI systems. 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The Commission is committed to keeping up to date with changes in therelation 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 the Commission’s useresponsible of AI is currently limited to controlled trials and exploration, we are committed to ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, and any future use of AI is undertaken safely and responsibly. TheAny Commissionquestions willregarding 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. 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