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False Treasury is exploring the benefits of emerging technologies such as AI. Treasury follows the [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy). whichThe policy provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to [accountable officials](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy/accountability), and [transparency statements](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy/standard-ai-transparency-statements). This page contains Treasury’s AI transparency statement. andIt outlines progress against the outcomes in the [AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/australian-public-service-ai-plan-2025#:~:text=The%20plan%20provides%20the%20platform,Officers%20working%20to%20promote%20adoption.). ## Key roles Treasury has designatedappointed thean Chiefaccountable Informationofficial Officer (CIO) as the Accountable Official for artificial intelligence (AI) use within the department. Accountable Officialsofficials are responsible for implementing the [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy). A Chief AI Officer (CAIO) willhas bebeen appointed by July 2026. As part of the [AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/australian-public-service-ai-plan-2025#:~:text=The%20plan%20provides%20the%20platform,Officers%20working%20to%20promote%20adoption.), the CAIO will lead AI transformation at Treasury. ## AI adoption Treasury’s endorsed AI products for staff use are Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Copilot Chat. Treasury permits use of some publicly available AI tools in line with the Digital Transformation Agency’s [staff guidance on public generative AI.](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/staff-guidance-public-generative-ai) Enterprise AI tools are piloted based on business needs. Low-risk use cases are in an exploratory stage. Treasury’s current use of AI is classified as workplace productivity,. withThe the aim over time is to leverage AI to enhance our operational efficiency. ## Public interaction with AI Treasury does not use AI in ways that that involve direct interaction with the public,. andDecisions decisions are not made by AI. All use of AI at Treasury has human oversight. ## Governance of AI AppropriateWe established appropriate governance arrangements have been established to support AI within Treasury. TheAll staff can access the Australian Public Service Commission’s AI in Government Fundamentals course. isThis availablecourse for all staff and is mandatory under the APS AI plan. AsStaff a prerequisite to utilising Enterprise AI tools, staff are required to complete internal training on the use of AI before utilising Enterprise AI tools. Treasury complies with all applicable legislation and regulations,. includingThis includes the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM). We have robust processes, regular reviews and audits, and proactive risk management strategies, including staff training programs, to ensuremake thesure responsibleAI anduse effectiveis useresponsible ofand AIeffective. The use of AI is governed by: - ourTreasury's IT Acceptable Use Policy, - Treasury’s Information Security Policy, - and the [Policy for responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy). ## Update frequency Treasury’s transparency statement is reviewed and updated annually or whenever significant changes occur. The most recent update was on 283 FebruaryJune 2026. For further enquiries, please contact the Chief Information Officer at [ISBCoordai@treasury.gov.au](mailto:ISBCoordai@treasury.gov.au?subject=AI%20transparency%20statement%20enquiry). Last updated 03 June 2026

False TheTreasury is exploring the benefits of emerging technologies such as AI. Treasury follows the [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy) which provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to [accountable officials](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/accountableai-officialsin-government-policy/accountability), and [transparency statements](https://www.digital.gov.au/policyai/ai-in-government-policy/standard-ai-transparency-statements). 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The use of publicly available AI services is governed by our IT Acceptable Use Policy, Treasury’s Information Security Policy, and the [Policy for responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy). ## ComplianceUpdate with Legislationfrequency The Treasury’s complies with all applicable legislation and regulations. We are committed to maintaining transparency and accountability in our AI practices through the AI transparency statement. ## Update Frequency This transparency statement is reviewed and updated annually or whenever significant changes occur. The most recent update was on 28 February 20252026. For further enquiries, please contact the Chief Information Officer at [ISBCoord@treasury.gov.au](mailto:ISBCoord@treasury.gov.au?subject=AI%20transparency%20statement%20enquiry).