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ASSEA

Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency

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Tracked since 26 Feb 2026 · 1 change of substance across 4 versions · last changed 2 Mar 2026

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  1. Tracking begins. The statement says it was first published 28 Feb 2025.

  2. substantive Moves from exploring AI to disclosing actual use of Microsoft 365 Copilot by all staff, and limits mandatory AI training to staff holding Copilot licences.

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    • Discloses current generative AI use: all staff have Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, and a limited number hold full Copilot licences
    • Training now mandatory only for licensed Copilot users and 'strongly encouraged' for others, replacing the promise of mandatory training for all staff before any AI use
    • Classifies its use under the DTA domains of policy and legal, scientific, and corporate and enabling
    • Adds staff principles: protect privacy, critically assess outputs, and own their advice and decisions
    • Names DEWR as its ICT provider and a source for its responsible AI usage policy, which is now 'in development'
    • Records an update on 26 February 2026 and says a broader review against policy v2.0 is under way
    • Adds procurement processes to its commitment that providers must not train AI on customer data
    • Removed: detailed list of workplace productivity uses (query handling, document search, idea generation, task management and others)
    • Removed: statement that the Executive and leadership teams have identified the risks of AI
    • Contact email link fixed to a working mailto address
    • Commitment dropped (will): Ethical and responsible AI training mandatory for all staff before using any AI tools
    • Domain added: corporate and enabling
    • Domain added: policy and legal
    • Domain added: scientific
    • Named tool added: Microsoft 365 Copilot
    • New commitment (will): Ethical and responsible AI training mandatory for all staff with a Microsoft 365 Copilot licence
    • New commitment (will): Update statement on completing internal review against Policy v2.0
    • Usage pattern added: analytics for insights
    • Usage pattern added: workplace productivity
    • Stated last-updated date: — → 2026-02-26
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  3. One cosmetic edit : Removes the "(v2.0)" version tag from the link text naming the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government; nothing else changes.

What the statement says

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ASSEA uses generative AI, including Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for all staff and licensed Copilot for some, for workplace productivity and analytics such as code generation, dashboards and reports. It says it does not propose any public-facing use. Its Chief Data Officer is the accountable official, a responsible AI usage policy is in development, and training is mandatory for staff with Copilot licences. read by Claude Opus 5.5

What it says AI is used for

  • Workplace productivity
  • Analytics for insights
  • Policy and legal
  • Scientific
  • Corporate and enabling

Named tools: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Public-facing AI: none commits to a human intermediary

Safeguards named: risk assessment, staff training, an acceptable-use policy, audit or assurance

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 Data Officer
Strategic position on AI
not mentioned
AI use-case register
not mentioned
Staff training
mandatory
Policy version referenced
version 1

What the AI Plan asks AI Plan

Chief AI Officer
not mentioned

Dates as of 12 Oct 2026

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

Commitments

  • will not Does not propose to use AI where the public may directly interact with or be significantly impacted by it
  • will Ensure external providers know ethical AI responsibilities, including not using customer data to train AI models
  • will Develop a responsible AI usage policy aligned with DTA resources
  • will Ethical and responsible AI training mandatory for all staff with a Microsoft 365 Copilot licence
  • will Staff required to undergo regular refresher training
  • will AI use will accord with relevant legislation, regulations and Government frameworks
  • will Future AI use conducted with respect to the Policy's mandatory requirements
  • will Review annually the need to audit and/or review how AI has been used
  • will Review statement annually and update if AI use changes
  • will Update statement on completing internal review against Policy v2.0

The statement

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This page provides details of ASSEA’s implementation of the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for responsible use of AI in government, the following information provides the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency's' statement on AI transparency.

This statement has been prepared with regard to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) definition of AI:

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 ART AUASB AUSTRADE BOM CER FWC IPA PC

ASSEA uses Generative AI to enhance workplace productivity and support corporate functions. These applications focus on streamlining internal processes and automating routine tasks. All Agency staff have access to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, and a limited number of staff have access to the licensed version.

The use of AI within the Agency is aligned to ASSEA’s mandated functions as articulated in the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Act 2013 and ASSEA’s annual operational plan.

ASSEA employs AI in domains (as defined by the Digital Transformation Agency) of policy and legal, scientific, and corporate and enabling, in the following ways:

  • Workplace Productivity: Use tools such as automated document summarisation and virtual assistants to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
  • Analytics for Insights: Used in generating and debugging code used in data analysis, management, creation of synthetic data for testing and validations, and dashboard and report generation.

The Agency is continuing to explore the possible ways of using AI appropriately to optimise resource allocation and improve operational efficiency, while managing the risks they may impose, including the prioritisation of human rights, privacy and indigenous data sovereignty.

Public interaction and impact Also appears in 14 other agencies ABS ACCC ACQSC AER AIC AIFS ALRC ARPANSA BOM CCA DCCEEW GBRMPA NHFB WGEA

ASSEA does not propose to use AI where the public may directly interact with or be significantly impacted by it. Furthermore, the Agency maintains a commitment to ensure that any external provider service is aware of their responsibilities with ethical AI use, including not using customer data for the training of AI models or software, and this will be incorporated into our procurement and request processes.

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

Governance policies are being developed to assess the unique potential use cases for AI in the duties of the Agency and to identify associated risks of emerging AI technologies in the workplace.

Responsible AI usage policy Also appears in 2 other agencies AIFS APRA

As part of the governance of AI use in the Agency, a responsible AI usage policy is in development to ensure alignment with the resources provided by the Digital Transformation Agency, and our ICT provider, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).

This policy will provide further clarification regarding expectations on staff, ensuring usage is safe, ethical, and responsible. In accordance with the DTA’s principles for using public generative AI tools responsibly, staff are to:

  • Protect privacy and safeguard government information
  • Use judgement and critically assess generative AI outputs
  • Be able to explain, justify, and take ownership of their advice and decisions

Training on the ethical and responsible usage of AI is mandatory for all staff who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and is strongly encouraged for general Copilot use. Staff with licenses are required to undergo refresher training on a regular basis as this technology and its use within Government changes.

Use of AI by the Agency is in accordance with all relevant legislation, associated regulations, and Government frameworks.

Policy for the responsible use of AI in government Also appears in 4 other agencies ADHA AIC AIFS CER

Use of AI within the Agency is conducted with respect to all the mandatory requirements of the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

The Chief Data Officer was designated as the accountable official on 01 September 2024.

As the accountable official, the Chief Data Officer is responsible for ensuring the compliance of AI use in accordance with internal and external policies, and relevant regulations and legislation within the Agency. At a minimum the Agency will review annually the need to audit and/or review how AI has been used to ensure alignment with intentions and compliance requirements.

The AI transparency statement was first published to our website on 28 February 2025, and was updated on 26 February 2026, with minor amendments to reflect the current use of AI in the Agency.
This statement is currently under broader internal review in alignment with the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government and will be updated upon completion.

This statement will continue to be reviewed annually and updated if there are changes to the use of AI within the agency.

For questions about this statement or for further information on the Agency's usage of AI, please contact enquiries@asbestossafety.gov.au

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    # AI Transparency Statement This page provides details of ASSEA’s implementation of the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government. In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) [ _Policy for responsible use of AI in government_](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy), the following information provides the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency's' statement on AI transparency. This statement has been prepared with regard to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) [definition of AI:](https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/science-and-technology/explanatory-memorandum-on-the-updated-oecd-definition-of-an-ai-system_623da898-en) > 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. ## Usage ASSEA uses Generative AI to enhance workplace productivity and support corporate functions. These applications focus on streamlining internal processes and automating routine tasks. All Agency staff have access to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, and a limited number of staff have access to the licensed version. The use of AI within the Agency is aligned to ASSEA’s mandated functions as articulated in the _Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Act 2013_ and ASSEA’s annual operational plan. ASSEA employs AI in domains (as defined by the [Digital Transformation Agency](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification)) of policy and legal, scientific, and corporate and enabling, in the following ways: - Workplace Productivity: Use tools such as automated document summarisation and virtual assistants to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. - Analytics for Insights: Used in generating and debugging code used in data analysis, management, creation of synthetic data for testing and validations, and dashboard and report generation. The Agency is continuing to explore the possible ways of using AI appropriately to optimise resource allocation and improve operational efficiency, while managing the risks they may impose, including the prioritisation of human rights, privacy and indigenous data sovereignty. ### Public interaction and impact ASSEA does not propose to use AI where the public may directly interact with or be significantly impacted by it. Furthermore, the Agency maintains a commitment to ensure that any external provider service is aware of their responsibilities with ethical AI use, including not using customer data for the training of AI models or software, and this will be incorporated into our procurement and request processes. ## Monitoring AI effectiveness and negative impacts _**Oversight and monitoring**_ Governance policies are being developed to assess the unique potential use cases for AI in the duties of the Agency and to identify associated risks of emerging AI technologies in the workplace. _**Responsible AI usage policy**_ As part of the governance of AI use in the Agency, a responsible AI usage policy is in development to ensure alignment with the resources provided by the Digital Transformation Agency, and our ICT provider, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). This policy will provide further clarification regarding expectations on staff, ensuring usage is safe, ethical, and responsible. In accordance with the DTA’s principles for using public generative AI tools responsibly, staff are to: - Protect privacy and safeguard government information - Use judgement and critically assess generative AI outputs - Be able to explain, justify, and take ownership of their advice and decisions _**Training and assistance**_ Training on the ethical and responsible usage of AI is mandatory for all staff who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and is strongly encouraged for general Copilot use. Staff with licenses are required to undergo refresher training on a regular basis as this technology and its use within Government changes. _**Compliance**_ Use of AI by the Agency is in accordance with all relevant legislation, associated regulations, and Government frameworks. ### Policy for the responsible use of AI in government Use of AI within the Agency is conducted with respect to all the mandatory requirements of the [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy%20for%20the%20responsible%20use%20of%20AI%20in%20government%20v1.1.pdf). ### Accountable official The Chief Data Officer​ was designated as the accountable official on 01 September 2024. As the accountable official, the Chief Data Officer is responsible for ensuring the compliance of AI use in accordance with internal and external policies, and relevant regulations and legislation within the Agency. At a minimum the Agency will review annually the need to audit and/or review how AI has been used to ensure alignment with intentions and compliance requirements. ### Review and Updates The AI transparency statement was first published to our website on 28 February 2025, and was updated on 26 February 2026, with minor amendments to reflect the current use of AI in the Agency.\ This statement is currently under broader internal review in alignment with the [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy) and will be updated upon completion. This statement will continue to be reviewed annually and updated if there are changes to the use of AI within the agency. ### AI contact For questions about this statement or for further information on the Agency's usage of AI, please contact [enquiries@asbestossafety.gov.au](mailto:enquiries@asbestossafety.gov.au)
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    Removes the "(v2.0)" version tag from the link text naming the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government; nothing else changes.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    The words that changed
    # AI Transparency Statement This page provides details of ASSEA’s implementation of the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government. In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) [ _Policy for responsible use of AI in government_](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy), the following information provides the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency's' statement on AI transparency. This statement has been prepared with regard to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) [definition of AI:](https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/science-and-technology/explanatory-memorandum-on-the-updated-oecd-definition-of-an-ai-system_623da898-en) > 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. ## Usage ASSEA uses Generative AI to enhance workplace productivity and support corporate functions. These applications focus on streamlining internal processes and automating routine tasks. All Agency staff have access to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, and a limited number of staff have access to the licensed version. The use of AI within the Agency is aligned to ASSEA’s mandated functions as articulated in the _Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Act 2013_ and ASSEA’s annual operational plan. ASSEA employs AI in domains (as defined by the [Digital Transformation Agency](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification)) of policy and legal, scientific, and corporate and enabling, in the following ways: - Workplace Productivity: Use tools such as automated document summarisation and virtual assistants to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. - Analytics for Insights: Used in generating and debugging code used in data analysis, management, creation of synthetic data for testing and validations, and dashboard and report generation. The Agency is continuing to explore the possible ways of using AI appropriately to optimise resource allocation and improve operational efficiency, while managing the risks they may impose, including the prioritisation of human rights, privacy and indigenous data sovereignty. ### Public interaction and impact ASSEA does not propose to use AI where the public may directly interact with or be significantly impacted by it. Furthermore, the Agency maintains a commitment to ensure that any external provider service is aware of their responsibilities with ethical AI use, including not using customer data for the training of AI models or software, and this will be incorporated into our procurement and request processes. ## Monitoring AI effectiveness and negative impacts _**Oversight and monitoring**_ Governance policies are being developed to assess the unique potential use cases for AI in the duties of the Agency and to identify associated risks of emerging AI technologies in the workplace. _**Responsible AI usage policy**_ As part of the governance of AI use in the Agency, a responsible AI usage policy is in development to ensure alignment with the resources provided by the Digital Transformation Agency, and our ICT provider, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). This policy will provide further clarification regarding expectations on staff, ensuring usage is safe, ethical, and responsible. In accordance with the DTA’s principles for using public generative AI tools responsibly, staff are to: - Protect privacy and safeguard government information - Use judgement and critically assess generative AI outputs - Be able to explain, justify, and take ownership of their advice and decisions _**Training and assistance**_ Training on the ethical and responsible usage of AI is mandatory for all staff who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and is strongly encouraged for general Copilot use. Staff with licenses are required to undergo refresher training on a regular basis as this technology and its use within Government changes. _**Compliance**_ Use of AI by the Agency is in accordance with all relevant legislation, associated regulations, and Government frameworks. ### Policy for the responsible use of AI in government Use of AI within the Agency is conducted with respect to all the mandatory requirements of the [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy%20for%20the%20responsible%20use%20of%20AI%20in%20government%20v1.1.pdf). ### Accountable official The Chief Data Officer​ was designated as the accountable official on 01 September 2024. As the accountable official, the Chief Data Officer is responsible for ensuring the compliance of AI use in accordance with internal and external policies, and relevant regulations and legislation within the Agency. At a minimum the Agency will review annually the need to audit and/or review how AI has been used to ensure alignment with intentions and compliance requirements. ### Review and Updates The AI transparency statement was first published to our website on 28 February 2025, and was updated on 26 February 2026, with minor amendments to reflect the current use of AI in the Agency.\ This statement is currently under broader internal review in alignment with the [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (v2.0)](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy) and will be updated upon completion. This statement will continue to be reviewed annually and updated if there are changes to the use of AI within the agency. ### AI contact For questions about this statement or for further information on the Agency's usage of AI, please contact [enquiries@asbestossafety.gov.au](mailto:enquiries@asbestossafety.gov.au)
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    Moves from exploring AI to disclosing actual use of Microsoft 365 Copilot by all staff, and limits mandatory AI training to staff holding Copilot licences.

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    # AI Transparency Statement This page provides details of ASSEA’s implementation of the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government. In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) [ _Policy for responsible use of AI in government_](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy), the following information provides the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency's' statement on AI transparency. This statement has been prepared with regard to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) [definition of AI:](https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/science-and-technology/explanatory-memorandum-on-the-updated-oecd-definition-of-an-ai-system_623da898-en): > 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. ## Usage The agency is currently exploring the possible ways of using AI appropriately for the following use cases and managing the risks they may impose, including the prioritisation of human rights, privacy and indigenous data sovereignty. Primarily AI usage willASSEA uses Generative AI to enhance workplace productivity and support corporate functions. These applications focus on streamlining internal processes and automating routine tasks. All Agency staff have access to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, and a limited number of staff have access to the licensed version. The use of AI within the Agency is aligned to ASSEA’s mandated functions as articulated in the _Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Act 2013_ and ASSEA’s annual operational plan. ## Analytics for insights We see the potential benefits in using AI to improve research and scientific outputs of the agency through: -ASSEA employs AI in domains (as defined by the [Digital Transformation Agency](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification)) of policy and legal, scientific, and corporate and enabling, in the following ways: - Workplace Productivity: Use tools such as automated document summarisation and virtual assistants to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. - Analytics for Insights: Used in generating and debugging code used in data analysis, management, and creation of synthetic data for testing and validations -, and dashboard and report generation. ## Workplace productivity We see potential benefits in using AI to improve workplace productivity for the agency. Those benefits include, but are not limited to: - managing and responding to general queries - document search and retrieval - insight generation - idea generation - summarisation of emails, documents, and other correspondence - task management - collation enhancement - formatting assistanceThe Agency is continuing to explore the possible ways of using AI appropriately to optimise resource allocation and improve operational efficiency, while managing the risks they may impose, including the prioritisation of human rights, privacy and indigenous data sovereignty. ### Public interaction and impact ASSEA does not propose to use AI where the public may directly interact with or be significantly impacted by it. Furthermore, the aAgency maintains a commitment to ensure that any external provider service is aware of their responsibilities with ethical AI use, including not using customer data for the training of AI models or software, and this will be incorporated into our procurement and request processes. ## Monitoring AI effectiveness and negative impacts Executive monitoring The Executive and leadership teams have identified the associated risks of emerging AI technologies and their use in the workplace._**Oversight and monitoring**_ Governance policies are proactively being developed to assess the unique potential use cases for AI in the duties of the Agency. and to identify associated risks of emerging AI technologies in the workplace. _**Responsible AI usage policy**_ As part of the governance of AI use in the aAgency, a responsible AI usage policy will beis in developedment to ensure alignment with the resources provided by the Digital Transformation Agency. Training and assistance, and our ICT provider, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). This policy will provide further clarification regarding expectations on staff, ensuring usage is safe, ethical, and responsible. In accordance with the DTA’s principles for using public generative AI tools responsibly, staff are to: - Protect privacy and safeguard government information - Use judgement and critically assess generative AI outputs - Be able to explain, justify, and take ownership of their advice and decisions _**Training and assistance**_ Training on the ethical and responsible usage of AI will beis mandatory for all staff, before the usage of any AI tools within the agency. Staff will b who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and is strongly encouraged for general Copilot use. Staff with licenses are required to undergo refresher training on a regular basis as this technology, and its use within Government, adv chancges. _**Compliance**_ Use of AI by the aAgency will beis in accordance with all relevant legislation, associated regulations, and Government frameworks. ### Policy for the responsible use of AI in government Any future uUse of AI bywithin the aAgency beis conducted with respect to all the mandatory requirements of the [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy%20for%20the%20responsible%20use%20of%20AI%20in%20government%20v1.1.pdf). ### Accountable official The Chief Data Officer​ was designated as the accountable official on 01 September 2024. As the accountable official, the Chief Data Officer is responsible for ensuring the compliance of AI use in accordance with internal and external policies, and relevant regulations and legislation within the aAgency. At a minimum the aAgency will review annually the need to audit and/or review how AI has been used to ensure alignment with intentions and compliance requirements. ### Review and Updates The AI transparency statement was first published to our website on 28 February 2025, and was updated on 26 February 2026, with minor amendments to reflect the current use of AI in the Agency.\ This statement is currently under broader internal review in alignment with the [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (v2.0)](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy) and will be updated upon completion. This statement will continue to be reviewed annually, and updated if there are changes to the use of AI within the agency. ### AI contact For questions about this statement or for further information on the aAgency's usage of AI, please contact [enquiries@asbestossafety.gov.au](https://mailto:enquiries@asbestossafety.gov.au)
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