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Tracked since 11 Nov 2025 · 4 changes of substance across 5 versions · last changed 18 June 2026

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  1. Tracking begins. The statement already existed, and doesn’t say when it was first published.

  2. substantive Changes its accountable official under the AI policy from the Chief Information Officer to the Chief Operating Officer.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    • Accountable official changed from Chief Information Officer to Chief Operating Officer
    • COO now engages with the Senior Management Committee and Principal Registrar/CEO on AI approvals
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  3. substantive Makes the Chief Information Officer its accountable official instead of the Chief Operating Officer, and reports that its mandatory safe-use-of-AI training is now developed.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    • Accountable official changed from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Information Officer
    • Safe-use-of-AI training now described as developed, not in development
    • Training now said to be mandatory for staff, contractors and consultants; tribunal members are no longer listed among those who must take it
    • Safeguard added: staff training
    • Staff training: available → mandatory
    • Commitment kept (will): Developing mandatory safe use of AI training for members, staff, contractors and consultants
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  4. substantive Names its Chief Data and AI Officer as the Tribunal's Chief AI Officer and makes that officer jointly responsible for AI approvals with the CIO.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    • Chief AI Officer role added: the Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAIO)
    • The CDAIO now works with the CIO through the governance framework that approves AI use
    • Chief AI Officer: not mentioned → in place
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  5. substantive The Tribunal discloses a Microsoft Copilot trial and other internal Microsoft AI pilots, bans public AI, renames its mandatory training and adds a compliance table with December 2026 deadlines.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    • New use disclosed: coordinated trial of premium Microsoft Copilot features for staff
    • New use disclosed: pilots of other secure Microsoft AI products for back-office work, including software development and cyber security automation
    • New safeguard: AI with access to Tribunal data stays in its controlled environment; public AI is prohibited
    • Mandatory training renamed to 'AI in Government: Unlocking Innovation with Accountability'
    • Compliance table added: use case owners, internal use case register and operationalising responsible AI listed as in development, due 1 December 2026
    • Removed: 'any and all' from the committee's review of potential AI uses, and 'normative' from its description of the governance framework
    • AI use-case register: not mentioned → planned
    • Domain added: corporate and enabling
    • Named tool added: Microsoft 365 Copilot
    • New commitment (will not): Access to and use of Public AI is prohibited
    • New commitment (will): Frameworks and processes to operationalise responsible AI due 1 December 2026
    • New commitment (will): Internal AI use case register in development, due 1 December 2026
    • New commitment (will): Process to assess AI use cases with accountable use case owners due 1 December 2026
    • Safeguard added: privacy or security controls
    • Strategic position on AI: not mentioned → in place
    • Usage pattern added: workplace productivity
    • Policy version referenced: unspecified → v2
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What the statement says

How to read this

The Tribunal uses ReadSpeaker and Google Translate on its website, is trialling premium Microsoft Copilot features for staff, and is piloting other Microsoft AI tools for back-office work. It rules out AI in its review decision-making and operational decisions and prohibits public AI. Governance runs through a Responsible AI usage policy, approval by the Senior Management Committee, mandatory training, the Chief Information Officer as accountable official and a Chief Data and AI Officer, with a use-case register due by December 2026. read by Claude Opus 5.5

What it says AI is used for

  • Workplace productivity
  • Service delivery
  • Corporate and enabling

Named tools: ReadSpeaker, Google Translate, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Public-facing AI: yes, human review not stated

Safeguards named: risk assessment, human review of outputs, testing or evaluation, a governance body, an acceptable-use policy, staff training, privacy or security controls

The Standard’s eight elements 8 of 8

  • Intentions behind AI use
  • Use classified by DTA usage pattern or domain
  • Public-facing use addressed
  • Monitoring and protection measures
  • Compliance with the policy
  • Compliance with legislation
  • Date last updated
  • Public contact

What the policy requires Policy v2.0

Accountable official
Chief Information Officer
Strategic position on AI
in place
AI use-case register
planned
Staff training
mandatory
Policy version referenced
version 2.0

What the AI Plan asks AI Plan

Chief AI Officer
in place (Chief Data and AI Officer)

Dates as of 12 Oct 2026

Review schedule
annually and when the approach changes
Says it was last updated
18 Jun 2026
Last change we saw
18 June 2026
Updated since policy v2.0
yes
Annual review
stated date within the last year

Commitments

  • will not Will not use AI services for its review decision making function under the ART Act 2024
  • will not Does not use AI services for making operational decisions
  • will not Access to and use of Public AI is prohibited
  • human oversight AI use in service delivery, corporate, policy and legal, or compliance domains subject to human oversight
  • human oversight All users must review and validate any content generated by AI services
  • will AI services evaluated and approved through Tribunal governance before usage
  • will Additional usage domains will be added to this statement if utilised
  • will Will only use AI services in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies
  • will Statement reviewed annually or on significant change to approach to AI
  • will Will be transparent as it explores, adopts and integrates AI
  • will Internal AI use case register in development, due 1 December 2026
  • will Process to assess AI use cases with accountable use case owners due 1 December 2026
  • will Frameworks and processes to operationalise responsible AI due 1 December 2026

The statement

How to read this

The Administrative Review Tribunal (The Tribunal) is committed to identifying ethical, responsible and meaningful use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its support functions. We will be transparent as we explore, adopt and integrate AI technology to benefit staff, members, applicants and external stakeholders.

  • The Tribunal does not, and has no intention of, utilising AI services for the purposes of undertaking its review decision-making function exercised under the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024.
  • The Tribunal does not utilise AI services for the purposes of making operational decisions.
  • Where the Tribunal does use, or intends to use, AI in the domains of service delivery, corporate and enabling services, policy and legal or compliance and fraud detection; it shall be subject to human oversight.

The Tribunal, in alignment with the Commonwealth of Australia guidance, uses the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) AI definition:

An AI system is a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers, from the input it receives, how to generate outputs such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions that can influence physical or virtual environments. Different AI systems vary in their levels of autonomy and adaptiveness after deployment. Also appears in 17 other agencies AASB ACCC ACMA ACQSC AER AFSA AIC AIFS ARPANSA ASSEA AUASB AUSTRADE BOM CER FWC IPA PC

Current services (meeting the definition)

The Tribunal provides ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services for users of our website. ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services operate without Tribunal staff involvement.

No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of the services provided.

If users have trouble accessing information or services via the website they can contact the Tribunal for assistance by email, phone or by visiting one of our offices in person.

The Tribunal is running a coordinated trial of premium Microsoft Copilot features for Tribunal staff. The trial supports staff to build capability, improve understanding of risks and controls, and identify potential use cases within existing security and privacy guardrails.

In addition, the Tribunal is piloting other secure Microsoft AI products to support back-office tasks, including software development and cyber security automation.

All AI usage that has access to Tribunal data is within our controlled technical environment. Access to and use of Public AI is prohibited.

Services in review or development

Intended future use of AI will cover the following key domains. Any additional usage domains will be added to this statement if utilised.

  • Analytics for insights: For example, forecasting future demand trends for Tribunal services.
  • Workplace productivity (corporate and enabling functions): For example, fast query engagement to controlled internal policy documents.
  • Compliance and Fraud Detection (corporate and enabling functions): For example, analysing large internal service logs for performance improvement.

Safe and responsible AI usage policy

The Tribunal has developed and maintains a Responsible AI usage policy that aligns with advice and guidance provided by the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and other relevant agencies, for using AI services responsibly. The Tribunal approach prioritises employee safety, human rights, the protection of personal information and respecting Indigenous data, while keeping humans at the centre of our decision-making.

The policy applies to all staff, members, consultants and contractors. It requires:

  • AI services to be evaluated using specific criteria, approved by the Tribunal governance approach, both business and technology reviews, prior to usage, and
  • all users of AI to review and validate any content generated by AI services.

The Tribunal utilisation and introduction of AI into its operations is guided by:

The Tribunal’s approach to the adoption of AI is designed to:

  • meet staff expectations for modern ICT experiences Also appears in 1 other agency OSGG
  • minimise the risk associated with the use of AI
  • support experimentation and leverage new technology to unlock value
  • align with whole-of-government direction and policy on the use of AI.

The Tribunal has developed "AI in Government: Unlocking Innovation with Accountability" training which is mandatory for staff, contractors and consultants.

The Tribunal Enterprise Technology Group (ETG) is available to assist staff and members with responsible AI use.

Regular advice is provided to members and staff on the limits of AI use and the Tribunal’s current ICT policies.

Monitoring AI effectiveness and negative impacts Also appears in 2 other agencies AIFS ASSEA

  • The Tribunal’s Accountable Official under the policy is the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
  • The Tribunal's Chief AI Officer under the policy is the Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAIO).
  • The CIO and CDAIO engage with the Senior Management Committee and Principal Registrar/CEO under the Tribunal’s governance framework, and any use of AI services must be approved through this mechanism.
  • The Tribunal Senior Management Committee has identified the appropriate use of AI as an emerging risk. Risk is managed through the Enterprise Risk Management Framework overseen by the Tribunal Audit and Risk Committee.
  • The Senior Management Committee is actively involved when reviewing potential uses for AI services.

Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations

  • The Tribunal will only utilise AI services in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies.
  • We comply with all mandatory requirements of the DTA Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.
  • This statement will be reviewed annually, or when we make any significant change to our approach to AI as outlined above.

The following table sets out an overview of our compliance with the mandatory requirements of the DTA policy:

Mandatory requirement Status Comments Due date
AI transparency statement Compliant N/A N/A
Strategic position on AI adoption Compliant We have developed and communicated our strategic position on AI adoption. N/A
Accountable officials Compliant We have appointed our Chief Information Officer (CIO) as our Accountable Official. N/A
Accountable use case owners In development Accountable use case owners are designated for each AI use case. We are documenting a process to assess and implement AI use cases with accountable owners. 1 December 2026
Internal AI use case register In development We have established a team to lead AI initiatives and to build out relevant use cases for the Tribunal. 1 December 2026
Operationalise the responsible use of AI In development We are developing supporting frameworks, strategies and processes to embed responsible AI practices in the Tribunal. 1 December 2026
Staff training on AI Compliant We require staff to complete mandatory AI training, including the AI in Government Fundamentals course. We also encourage further learning through programs offered by the Australian Public Service Commission and the Digital Transformation Agency. N/A
Assessment of AI use cases and subsequent treatment Compliant We have established a team to lead AI initiatives and to develop relevant use cases for the Tribunal, Ongoing assessment of AI use cases will be conducted by this team. N/A

For questions about this statement or for further information on the Tribunal’s usage of AI, please contact AI@art.gov.au. Note attempts at commercial engagement via this account will be ignored.

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  1. substantive +4172

    The Tribunal discloses a Microsoft Copilot trial and other internal Microsoft AI pilots, bans public AI, renames its mandatory training and adds a compliance table with December 2026 deadlines.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    The words that changed
    The Administrative Review Tribunal (The Tribunal) is committed to identifying ethical, responsible and meaningful use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its support functions. We will be transparent as we explore, adopt and integrate AI technology to benefit staff, members, applicants and external stakeholders. - The Tribunal does not, and has no intention of, utilising AI services for the purposes of undertaking its [review decision -making function](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2024A00040/latest/text) exercised under the [_Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024_](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2024A00040). - The Tribunal does not utilise AI services for the purposes of making operational decisions. - Where the Tribunal does use, or, intends to use, AI in the domains of service delivery, corporate and enabling services, policy and legal or compliance and fraud detection; it shall be subject to human oversight. ### Definition of AI The Tribunal, in alignment with the [Commonwealth of Australia guidance](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy), uses the [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)](https://www.oecd.org/en.html) AI definition: _An AI system is a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers, from the input it receives, how to generate outputs such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions that can influence physical or virtual environments. Different AI systems vary in their levels of autonomy and adaptiveness after deployment._ ### AI use in the Tribunal #### Current services (meeting the definition) **External facing:** The Tribunal provides ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services for users of our website. ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services for Tribunal website users do not requireoperate without Tribunal staff to operate. involvement. No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of the services provided. If users have trouble accessing information or services via the website they can contact the Tribunal for assistance by email, phone or by visiting one of our offices in person. **Internal facing:** The Tribunal is running a coordinated trial of premium Microsoft Copilot features for Tribunal staff. The trial supports staff to build capability, improve understanding of risks and controls, and identify potential use cases within existing security and privacy guardrails. In addition, the Tribunal is piloting other secure Microsoft AI products to support back-office tasks, including software development and cyber security automation. All AI usage that has access to Tribunal data is within our controlled technical environment. Access to and use of Public AI is prohibited. #### Services in review or development Intended future use of AI will cover the following key domains. Any additional usage domains will be added to this statement if utilised. - **Analytics for insights:** - For example, forecasting future demand trends for Tribunal services. - **Workplace productivity (corporate and enabling functions):** - For example, fast query engagement to controlled internal policy documents. - **Compliance and Fraud Detection (corporate and enabling functions):** - For example, analysing large internal service logs for performance improvement. ### Safe and responsible AI usage policy The Tribunal has developed and maintains a Responsible AI usage policy that aligns with advice and guidance provided by the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and other relevant agencies, for using AI services responsibly. The Tribunal approach prioritises employee safety, human rights, the protection of personal information and respecting Indigenous data, while keeping humans at the centre of our decision-making. The policy applies to all staff, members, consultants and contractors. It requires: - AI services to be evaluated using specific criteria, approved by the Tribunal governance approach, both business and technology reviews, prior to usage, and - all users of AI to review and validate any content generated by AI services. The Tribunal utilisation and introduction of AI into its operations is guided by: - Australia’s [AI ethics principles](https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-principles/australias-ai-ethics-principles) - DTA policy for the [responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy) - relevant legislation and regulations, Commonwealth framework, external and industry frameworks. The Tribunal’s approach to the adoption of AI is designed to: - meet staff expectations for modern ICT experiences - minimise the risk associated with the use of AI - support experimentation and leverage new technology to unlock value - align with whole-of-government direction and policy on the use of AI. #### Training and assistance The Tribunal has developed "safe use of AIAI in Government: Unlocking Innovation with Accountability" training which is mandatory for staff, contractors and consultants. The Tribunal Enterprise Technology Group (ETG) is available to assist staff and members with responsible AI use. Regular advice is provided to members and staff on the limits of AI use and the Tribunal’s current ICT policies. ### Monitoring AI effectiveness and negative impacts #### Governance - The Tribunal’s aAccountable oOfficial under the policy is the Chief Information Officer (CIO). - The Tribunal's Chief AI Officer under the policy is the Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAIO). - The CIO and CDAIO engage with the Senior Management Committee and Principal Registrar/CEO under the Tribunal’s normative governance framework, and any use of AI services must be approved through this mechanism. - The Tribunal Senior Management Committee has identified the appropriate use of AI as an emerging risk. Risk is managed through the Enterprise Risk Management Framework overseen by the Tribunal Audit and Risk Committee. - The Senior Management Committee is actively involved when reviewing any and all potential uses for AI services. #### Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations - The Tribunal will only utilise AI services in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies. - We comply with all mandatory requirements of the DTA [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://architecture.digital.gov.au/responsible-use-of-AI-in-government). - This statement will be reviewed annually, or when we make any significant change to our approach to AI as outlined above. The following table sets out an overview of our compliance with the mandatory requirements of the DTA policy: | Mandatory requirement | Status | Comments | Due date | | ------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------- | | **AI transparency statement** | Compliant | N/A | N/A | | **Strategic position on AI adoption** | Compliant | We have developed and communicated our strategic position on AI adoption. | N/A | | **Accountable officials** | Compliant | We have appointed our Chief Information Officer (CIO) as our Accountable Official. | N/A | | **Accountable use case owners** | In development | Accountable use case owners are designated for each AI use case. We are documenting a process to assess and implement AI use cases with accountable owners. | 1 December 2026 | | **Internal AI use case register** | In development | We have established a team to lead AI initiatives and to build out relevant use cases for the Tribunal. | 1 December 2026 | | **Operationalise the responsible use of AI** | In development | We are developing supporting frameworks, strategies and processes to embed responsible AI practices in the Tribunal. | 1 December 2026 | | **Staff training on AI** | Compliant | We require staff to complete mandatory AI training, including the AI in Government Fundamentals course. We also encourage further learning through programs offered by the Australian Public Service Commission and the Digital Transformation Agency. | N/A | | **Assessment of AI use cases and subsequent treatment** | Compliant | We have established a team to lead AI initiatives and to develop relevant use cases for the Tribunal, Ongoing assessment of AI use cases will be conducted by this team. | N/A | ### AI contact For questions about this statement or for further information on the Tribunal’s usage of AI, please contact [AI@art.gov.au](mailto:AI@art.gov.au). Note attempts at commercial engagement via this account will be ignored.
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  2. substantive +102

    Names its Chief Data and AI Officer as the Tribunal's Chief AI Officer and makes that officer jointly responsible for AI approvals with the CIO.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    The words that changed
    The Administrative Review Tribunal (The Tribunal) is committed to identifying ethical, responsible and meaningful use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its support functions. We will be transparent as we explore, adopt and integrate AI technology to benefit staff, members, applicants and external stakeholders. - The Tribunal does not, and has no intention of, utilising AI services for the purposes of undertaking its [review decision making function](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2024A00040/latest/text) exercised under the [_Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024_](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2024A00040). - The Tribunal does not utilise AI services for the purposes of making operational decisions. - Where the Tribunal does use, or, intends to use AI in the domains of service delivery, corporate and enabling services, policy and legal or compliance and fraud detection; it shall be subject to human oversight. ### Definition of AI The Tribunal, in alignment with the [Commonwealth of Australia guidance](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy), uses the [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)](https://www.oecd.org/en.html) AI definition: _An AI system is a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers, from the input it receives, how to generate outputs such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions that can influence physical or virtual environments. Different AI systems vary in their levels of autonomy and adaptiveness after deployment._ ### AI use in the Tribunal #### Current services (meeting the definition) The Tribunal provides ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services for users of our website. ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services for Tribunal website users do not require Tribunal staff to operate. No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of the services provided. If users have trouble accessing information or services via the website they can contact the Tribunal for assistance by email, phone or by visiting one of our offices in person. #### Services in review or development Intended future use of AI will cover the following key domains. Any additional usage domains will be added to this statement if utilised. - **Analytics for insights** - For example, forecasting future demand trends for Tribunal services. - **Workplace productivity (corporate and enabling functions)** - For example, fast query engagement to controlled internal policy documents. - **Compliance and Fraud Detection (corporate and enabling functions)** - For example, analysing large internal service logs for performance improvement. ### Safe and responsible AI usage policy The Tribunal has developed and maintains a Responsible AI usage policy that aligns with advice and guidance provided by the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and other relevant agencies, for using AI services responsibly. The Tribunal approach prioritises employee safety, human rights, the protection of personal information and respecting Indigenous data, while keeping humans at the centre of our decision-making. The policy applies to all staff, members, consultants and contractors. It requires: - AI services to be evaluated using specific criteria, approved by the Tribunal governance approach, both business and technology reviews, prior to usage, and - all users of AI to review and validate any content generated by AI services. The Tribunal utilisation and introduction of AI into its operations is guided by: - Australia’s [AI ethics principles](https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-principles/australias-ai-ethics-principles) - DTA policy for the [responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy) - relevant legislation and regulations, Commonwealth framework, external and industry frameworks. The Tribunal’s approach to the adoption of AI is designed to: - meet staff expectations for modern ICT experiences - minimise the risk associated with the use of AI - support experimentation and leverage new technology to unlock value - align with whole-of-government direction and policy on the use of AI. #### Training and assistance The Tribunal has developed "safe use of AI" training which is mandatory for staff, contractors and consultants. The Tribunal Enterprise Technology Group (ETG) is available to assist staff and members with responsible AI use. Regular advice is provided to members and staff on the limits of AI use and the Tribunal’s current ICT policies. ### Monitoring AI effectiveness and negative impacts #### Governance - The Tribunal’s accountable official under the policy is the Chief Information Officer (CIO). - The CTribunal's Chief AI Officer under the policy is the Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAIO). - The CIO and CDAIO engages with the Senior Management Committee and Principal Registrar/CEO under the Tribunal’s normative governance framework and any use of AI services must be approved through this mechanism. - The Tribunal Senior Management Committee has identified the appropriate use of AI as an emerging risk. Risk is managed through the Enterprise Risk Management Framework overseen by the Tribunal Audit and Risk Committee. - tThe Senior Management Committee is actively involved when reviewing any and all potential uses for AI services. #### Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations - The Tribunal will only utilise AI services in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies. - We comply with all mandatory requirements of the DTA [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://architecture.digital.gov.au/responsible-use-of-AI-in-government). - This statement will be reviewed annually, or when we make any significant change to our approach to AI as outlined above. ### AI contact For questions about this statement or for further information on the Tribunal’s usage of AI, please contact [AI@art.gov.au](mailto:AI@art.gov.au). Note attempts at commercial engagement via this account will be ignored.
    3446500
  3. substantive -14

    Makes the Chief Information Officer its accountable official instead of the Chief Operating Officer, and reports that its mandatory safe-use-of-AI training is now developed.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    The words that changed
    The Administrative Review Tribunal (The Tribunal) is committed to identifying ethical, responsible and meaningful use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its support functions. We will be transparent as we explore, adopt and integrate AI technology to benefit staff, members, applicants and external stakeholders. - The Tribunal does not, and has no intention of, utilising AI services for the purposes of undertaking its [review decision making function](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2024A00040/latest/text) exercised under the [_Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024_](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2024A00040). - The Tribunal does not utilise AI services for the purposes of making operational decisions. - Where the Tribunal does use, or, intends to use AI in the domains of service delivery, corporate and enabling services, policy and legal or compliance and fraud detection; it shall be subject to human oversight. ### Definition of AI The Tribunal, in alignment with the [Commonwealth of Australia guidance](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy), uses the [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)](https://www.oecd.org/en.html) AI definition: _An AI system is a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers, from the input it receives, how to generate outputs such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions that can influence physical or virtual environments. Different AI systems vary in their levels of autonomy and adaptiveness after deployment._ ### AI use in the Tribunal #### Current services (meeting the definition) The Tribunal provides ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services for users of our website. ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services for Tribunal website users do not require Tribunal staff to operate. No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of the services provided. If users have trouble accessing information or services via the website they can contact the Tribunal for assistance by email, phone or by visiting one of our offices in person. #### Services in review or development Intended future use of AI will cover the following key domains. Any additional usage domains will be added to this statement if utilised. - **Analytics for insights** - For example, forecasting future demand trends for Tribunal services. - **Workplace productivity (corporate and enabling functions)** - For example, fast query engagement to controlled internal policy documents. - **Compliance and Fraud Detection (corporate and enabling functions)** - For example, analysing large internal service logs for performance improvement. ### Safe and responsible AI usage policy The Tribunal has developed and maintains a Responsible AI usage policy that aligns with advice and guidance provided by the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and other relevant agencies, for using AI services responsibly. The Tribunal approach prioritises employee safety, human rights, the protection of personal information and respecting Indigenous data, while keeping humans at the centre of our decision-making. The policy applies to all staff, members, consultants and contractors. It requires: - AI services to be evaluated using specific criteria, approved by the Tribunal governance approach, both business and technology reviews, prior to usage, and - all users of AI to review and validate any content generated by AI services. The Tribunal utilisation and introduction of AI into its operations is guided by: - Australia’s [AI ethics principles](https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-principles/australias-ai-ethics-principles) - DTA policy for the [responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy) - relevant legislation and regulations, Commonwealth framework, external and industry frameworks. The Tribunal’s approach to the adoption of AI is designed to: - meet staff expectations for modern ICT experiences - minimise the risk associated with the use of AI - support experimentation and leverage new technology to unlock value - align with whole-of-government direction and policy on the use of AI. #### Training and assistance The Tribunal is currently developing mandatoryhas developed "safe use of AI" training for members,which is mandatory for staff, contractors and consultants. The Tribunal Enterprise Technology Group (ETG) is available to assist staff and members with responsible AI use. Regular advice is provided to members and staff on the limits of AI use and the Tribunal’s current ICT policies. ### Monitoring AI effectiveness and negative impacts #### Governance - The Tribunal’s accountable official under the policy is the Chief OperInformationg Officer (COIO). - The COIO engages with the Senior Management Committee and Principal Registrar/CEO under the Tribunal’s normative governance framework and any use of AI services must be approved through this mechanism. - The Tribunal Senior Management Committee has identified the appropriate use of AI as an emerging risk. Risk is managed through the Enterprise Risk Management Framework overseen by the Tribunal Audit and Risk Committee. - the Senior Management Committee is actively involved when reviewing any and all potential uses for AI services. #### Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations - The Tribunal will only utilise AI services in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies. - We comply with all mandatory requirements of the DTA [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://architecture.digital.gov.au/responsible-use-of-AI-in-government). - This statement will be reviewed annually, or when we make any significant change to our approach to AI as outlined above. ### AI contact For questions about this statement or for further information on the Tribunal’s usage of AI, please contact [AI@art.gov.au](mailto:AI@art.gov.au). Note attempts at commercial engagement via this account will be ignored. \_\_
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  4. substantive -2

    Changes its accountable official under the AI policy from the Chief Information Officer to the Chief Operating Officer.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    The words that changed
    The Administrative Review Tribunal (The Tribunal) is committed to identifying ethical, responsible and meaningful use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its support functions. We will be transparent as we explore, adopt and integrate AI technology to benefit staff, members, applicants and external stakeholders. - The Tribunal does not, and has no intention of, utilising AI services for the purposes of undertaking its [review decision making function](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2024A00040/latest/text) exercised under the [_Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024_](https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2024A00040). - The Tribunal does not utilise AI services for the purposes of making operational decisions. - Where the Tribunal does use, or, intends to use AI in the domains of service delivery, corporate and enabling services, policy and legal or compliance and fraud detection; it shall be subject to human oversight. ### Definition of AI The Tribunal, in alignment with the [Commonwealth of Australia guidance](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy), uses the [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)](https://www.oecd.org/en.html) AI definition: _An AI system is a machine-based system that, for explicit or implicit objectives, infers, from the input it receives, how to generate outputs such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions that can influence physical or virtual environments. Different AI systems vary in their levels of autonomy and adaptiveness after deployment._ ### AI use in the Tribunal #### Current services (meeting the definition) The Tribunal provides ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services for users of our website. ReadSpeaker and Google Translate services for Tribunal website users do not require Tribunal staff to operate. No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of the services provided. If users have trouble accessing information or services via the website they can contact the Tribunal for assistance by email, phone or by visiting one of our offices in person. #### Services in review or development Intended future use of AI will cover the following key domains. Any additional usage domains will be added to this statement if utilised. - **Analytics for insights** - For example, forecasting future demand trends for Tribunal services. - **Workplace productivity (corporate and enabling functions)** - For example, fast query engagement to controlled internal policy documents. - **Compliance and Fraud Detection (corporate and enabling functions)** - For example, analysing large internal service logs for performance improvement. ### Safe and responsible AI usage policy The Tribunal has developed and maintains a Responsible AI usage policy that aligns with advice and guidance provided by the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and other relevant agencies, for using AI services responsibly. The Tribunal approach prioritises employee safety, human rights, the protection of personal information and respecting Indigenous data, while keeping humans at the centre of our decision-making. The policy applies to all staff, members, consultants and contractors. It requires: - AI services to be evaluated using specific criteria, approved by the Tribunal governance approach, both business and technology reviews, prior to usage, and - all users of AI to review and validate any content generated by AI services. The Tribunal utilisation and introduction of AI into its operations is guided by: - Australia’s [AI ethics principles](https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-principles/australias-ai-ethics-principles) - DTA policy for the [responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy) - relevant legislation and regulations, Commonwealth framework, external and industry frameworks. The Tribunal’s approach to the adoption of AI is designed to: - meet staff expectations for modern ICT experiences - minimise the risk associated with the use of AI - support experimentation and leverage new technology to unlock value - align with whole-of-government direction and policy on the use of AI. #### Training and assistance The Tribunal is currently developing mandatory "safe use of AI" training for members, staff, contractors and consultants. The Tribunal Enterprise Technology Group (ETG) is available to assist staff and members with responsible AI use. Regular advice is provided to members and staff on the limits of AI use and the Tribunal’s current ICT policies. ### Monitoring AI effectiveness and negative impacts #### Governance - The Tribunal’s accountable official under the policy is the Chief InformOperationg Officer (CIOO). - The CIOO engages with the Senior Management Committee and Principal Registrar/CEO under the Tribunal’s normative governance framework and any use of AI services must be approved through this mechanism. - The Tribunal Senior Management Committee has identified the appropriate use of AI as an emerging risk. Risk is managed through the Enterprise Risk Management Framework overseen by the Tribunal Audit and Risk Committee. - the Senior Management Committee is actively involved when reviewing any and all potential uses for AI services. #### Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations - The Tribunal will only utilise AI services in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies. - We comply with all mandatory requirements of the DTA [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://architecture.digital.gov.au/responsible-use-of-AI-in-government). - This statement will be reviewed annually, or when we make any significant change to our approach to AI as outlined above. ### AI contact For questions about this statement or for further information on the Tribunal’s usage of AI, please contact [AI@art.gov.au](mailto:AI@art.gov.au). Note attempts at commercial engagement via this account will be ignored. \_\_
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