By Chris Johnson
Publication Date: 2026-02-25 22:38:00
Not all government agencies are properly meeting their AI transparency obligations, according to a new study. Photo: iStock.
The federal government is failing to meet its artificial intelligence (AI) transparency obligations, according to a new study that shows many APS agencies are not properly reporting their compliance with the changing technology.
The new data published in the report AI transparency in practicecoincides with the revelation that the government has scrapped a promised AI advisory board that was touted as a way to help agencies across the Australian public service properly roll out new and rapidly emerging systems.
Government policy for the responsible use of AI requires Commonwealth departments and agencies to publish AI transparency statements outlining their use of AI systems.
The statements should be easily accessible and informative.
“Authorities must issue a publicly available statement outlining their approach to AI…
