Artificial Intelligence Transparency Statement

The Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) follows the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government which provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to accountable officials, and transparency statements. This page provides details of the CGC’s implementation of these policy requirements.

The CGC’s commitment to digital innovation aligns with the Australian Government’s Data and Digital Government Strategy(Opens in a new tab/window), the National AI Plan(Opens in a new tab/window) and the APS AI Plan 2025(Opens in a new tab/window).

Key roles

The CGC has an Accountable Official for Artificial Intelligence (AI) who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

The CGC has a Chief AI Officer who, working with the AI Accountable Official, is responsible for championing and driving AI adoption in the CGC.

AI Adoption

The CGC's endorsed AI applications are used internally to support workplace productivity, with the aim over time to leverage AI to enhance our analytical capabilities, improve decision‑making processes, and increase operational efficiency.

Public Interaction and impact

The CGC is committed to ensuring that its use of AI is responsible, environmentally considerate, and in the public interest. The CGC does not currently use any AI systems that directly interact with the public or make decisions that affect individuals without human oversight. 

Governance

Appropriate governance arrangements have been established to support AI within the CGC.

The Australian Public Service Commission’s AI in Government Fundamentals course is available for all staff and is mandatory under the APS AI plan. As a prerequisite to utilising AI tools, staff are required to complete internal training on the use of AI.

The CGC complies with all applicable legislation and regulations, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM).

The CGC have robust processes, regular reviews and audits, and proactive risk management strategies, including staff training programs, to ensure the responsible and effective use of AI.

The use of AI is governed by our IT Acceptable Use Policy, Treasury’s Information Security Policy, and the Policy for responsible use of AI in government.

Update Frequency

This transparency statement is reviewed and updated annually or whenever significant changes occur. The most recent update was made in July 2026.

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