AUSTRADE

Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Tracked since 11 Nov 2025 · 3 changes of substance across 8 captures · last changed 26 June 2026

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  1. Tracking begins. The statement itself says it was first published 18 Feb 2025.

  2. substantive Austrade changes its designated Accountable Official for AI from the General Manager Digital and Technology to the Head of Digital Products and Platforms.

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    • Accountable Official role reassigned to the Head of Digital Products and Platforms
    • Removed: General Manager Digital and Technology as Accountable Official
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  3. substantive Austrade rewrites its statement for the Standard 2.0: Copilot now available to all staff, new safeguards, social-media monitoring tools, and revised governance arrangements.

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    • Microsoft 365 Copilot moved from a limited trial to all staff, with mandatory AI Foundations training and an acknowledged AI use policy
    • New commitment: not using AI in ways the public may directly interact with or be significantly impacted by without human review
    • New disclosure: tools with AI features monitor public digital channels and social media; service delivery added as a domain
    • Governance shifted from the Digital and Technology Steering Committee to a new AI Working Group; CIDO and COO oversight added over the Accountable Official
    • Adds an internal AI use-case register, system authorisation before deployment, and impact assessment of use cases
    • Removed: machine learning models using trade data to identify export opportunities and markets
    • Removed: participation in the Government's AI CoLab Alliance
    • Adds a revision history table (approved 18/02/2025; updated 02/06/2026)
    • Removed: Usage pattern dropped: decision making and administrative action
    • Removed: Commitment dropped (will): Proposed AI solutions must be reviewed by Austrade's Digital and Technology Steering Committee
    • Removed: Commitment dropped (will): Statement will be updated when Austrade approves AI solutions for use
    • Added: AI use-case register: not mentioned → in place
    • Added: Domain added: service delivery
    • Added: New commitment (human oversight): Staff must review and verify all AI outputs in full, including for biases and discrimination
    • Added: New commitment (will not): Restrict entry of sensitive or classified information into publicly available AI tools
    • Added: New commitment (will): AI use cases are assessed for potential negative impacts
    • Added: New commitment (will): Be transparent and disclose when AI is used in material for clients, partners or the public
    • Added: New commitment (will): Proposed AI solutions must be reviewed by Austrade's AI Working Group and adhere to AI Ethics Principles
    • Added: New commitment (will): Staff must complete AI Foundations training and acknowledge the AI use policy before accessing generative AI
    • Added: Safeguard added: acceptable use policy
    • Added: Safeguard added: use case register
    • Added: Staff training: available → mandatory
    • Changed: Public-facing AI use: not addressed → none
    • Changed: Review cadence: on change → not stated
    • Changed: Stated first-published date: — → 2025-02-18
    • Changed: Stated last-updated date: — → 2026-06-02
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  4. substantive Austrade adds a commitment to update the statement on significant AI changes, when accuracy is affected, and at least every twelve months.

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    • Adds review cadence: updated at least every twelve months
    • Commits to updating on significant changes to its AI approach or when accuracy is materially affected
    • Added: New commitment (will): Update the statement on significant change and at least every twelve months
    • Changed: Review cadence: not stated → annual and on change
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What the statement says

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Austrade says it uses AI for workplace productivity (Microsoft 365 Copilot, available to all staff) and analytics for insights (monitoring public digital channels and social media), complementing corporate enabling and service delivery. Governance rests with the Head of Digital Products and Platforms as Accountable Official, overseen by the CIDO and COO, with an AI Working Group, an internal use-case register, mandatory training and an AI use policy. read by Claude Opus 5

What it says AI is used for

  • Analytics for insights
  • Workplace productivity
  • Service delivery
  • Corporate and enabling

Named tools: Microsoft 365 Copilot

Public-facing AI: none

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

Against the Standard 8/8

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

What the policy requiresPolicy v2.0

Accountable official
Head of Digital Products and Platforms
Strategic position on AI
not mentioned
AI use-case register
in place
Staff training
mandatory
Policy version referenced
unspecified version

What the AI Plan asksAI Plan

Chief AI Officer
not mentioned

Currency as of 29 Aug 2026

Review cadence
annually and when the approach changes
Says it was last updated
2 Jun 2026
Last change we observed
26 June 2026
Updated since policy 2.0
yes
Annual review
within a year of its own date

Commitments

  • will notRestrict entry of sensitive or classified information into publicly available AI tools
  • human oversightAI is only used under human supervision
  • human oversightOutputs of AI models are monitored for effectiveness
  • human oversightStaff must review and verify all AI outputs in full, including for biases and discrimination
  • willProposed AI solutions must be reviewed by Austrade's AI Working Group and adhere to AI Ethics Principles
  • willSecurity risk management plan and system authorisation required prior to deployment of any AI tool
  • willContinue to evolve governance and ensure staff trained to use AI safely and ethically
  • willStaff must complete AI Foundations training and acknowledge the AI use policy before accessing generative AI
  • willBe transparent and disclose when AI is used in material for clients, partners or the public
  • willAI use cases are assessed for potential negative impacts
  • willUpdate the statement on significant change and at least every twelve months

The statement

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Austrade is committed to transparency in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This statement outlines how we responsibly implement AI in line with government policy.

In Austrade we apply the OECD definition of AI in line with the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government developed by the Digital Transformation Agency. (Template language)

“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 16 other agenciesAASBACCCACMAACQSCAERAFSAAICAIFSARPANSAARTASSEAAUASBBOMCERFWCPC

Austrade’s approach to AI adoption and use

Austrade is adopting AI to strengthen internal productivity, improve how we analyse data to support decision-making and modernise ways of working.

We use AI to support agency objectives and align with whole-of-government digital and AI policy, while endeavouring to ensure AI is implemented in a safe and transparent manner appropriate for the Australian Government.

Austrade is committed to demonstrating, encouraging and supporting the safe and responsible adoption of AI within the Australian Public Service.

Austrade is using AI for workplace productivity and analytics for insights. These complement service delivery and corporate enabling activities.

Austrade participated in the Australian Government’s trials for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Austrade has since made Copilot available to all staff.

As a prerequisite to using Copilot, Austrade staff are required to complete AI Foundations training on the responsible and ethical use of generative AI, regardless of their role. We also have a policy on the use of AI tools, which staff are required to confirm and acknowledge they are familiar with before accessing generative AI tools online.

The policy and training empowers staff to:

  • Be personally accountable for the use of AI outputs including the ability to explain and justify any advice or decisions based on those outputs.
  • Review and verify all AI outputs in full including for potential biases and discrimination against any individual or group.
  • Be transparent and disclose when AI is used in material for clients, partners or the public.
  • Restrict the entry of sensitive or classified information, including sensitive client or personally identifiable information into publicly available AI tools.

Austrade uses tools with AI features to support monitoring of publicly available digital channels and social media.

At this time, we are not using AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, without human review.

Classification of AI system use casesAlso appears in 2 other agenciesALRCDTA

Austrade is exploring the application of AI technologies across its operations. This includes research and testing of various AI tools to understand their potential in supporting strategic outcomes.

AI use cases are documented in an internal register to monitor their development and status. For AI applications that are being assessed, we use a structured approach to track progress and evaluate outcomes.

Austrade currently uses AI in the following usage patterns and domains as defined by the Standard for AI Transparency Statements. Austrade is committed to complying with whole of government requirements applicable to AI.

  • Austrade is strengthening workplace productivity and team collaboration with Copilot, a generative AI tool. Copilot automates repetitive tasks, summarises documents, generates draft emails and reports, and assists with data analysis. This enables staff to focus on more complex work and reduces time spent on manual processes.
  • Austrade leverages tools with AI features to monitor public digital channels and social media, to quickly identify valuable information and automate reporting. These tools improve efficiency in gathering insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Supporting our corporate functions, including HR, finance, media and communications, and ICT, by automating processes, optimising resource allocation and improving operational efficiency
  • AI supports staff in delivering trade and investment services to make their work more efficient. This enhances service quality and responsiveness to client needs.

The Head of Digital Products and Platforms (HoDPP), is the designated Accountable Official (AO) for all AI matters, with oversight by the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). They are responsible for Austrade's implementation of the whole-of-government Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government. (Template language)

The AO is responsible for ensuring the following:

  • AI is implemented safely and responsibly.
  • AI is only used under human supervision.
  • Deployed AI systems and outputs of AI models are monitored for effectiveness.
  • AI use complies with all relevant legislation and regulation regarding Privacy and AI.
  • AI use cases are assessed for potential negative impacts.

Any proposed AI solutions must be reviewed and considered by Austrade’s AI Working Group and adhere to Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. For each AI tool, a security risk management plan and system authorisation is required prior to deployment. As AI technologies continue to evolve, Austrade will maintain and strengthen its governance processes, ensuring that all staff are trained to use AI safely, both now and for any future technologies.

Updates to this StatementAlso appears in 4 other agenciesAECALRCAPSCBOM

It will be updated when making a significant change to the agency's approach to AI and when any new factor materially impacts the existing statement's accuracy and at least every twelve months.

Update publication date| Description
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18/02/2025| AI Transparency Statement approved and published
02/06/2026| Updated to reflect Austrade’s current state on AI adoption
Brings Austrade up to date with DTA’s Standard for AI transparency statements 2.0

For further enquiries please visit our Contact us page.

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    Skip to content or footer close info For Australian businesses experiencing supply chain volatility and disruptions, visit the [Go Global Toolkit](https://export.business.gov.au/freight-and-shipping/trade-resilience-service) for the latest updates and support available. ## Introduction Austrade is committed to transparency in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This statement outlines how we responsibly implement AI in line with government policy. ## How Austrade defines AI In Austrade we apply the OECD definition of AI in line with the [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy) developed by the Digital Transformation Agency. The definition states: _“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.”_ ## Austrade’s approach to AI adoption and use Austrade is adopting AI to strengthen internal productivity, improve how we analyse data to support decision-making and modernise ways of working. We use AI to support agency objectives and align with whole-of-government digital and AI policy, while endeavouring to ensure AI is implemented in a safe and transparent manner appropriate for the Australian Government. Austrade is committed to demonstrating, encouraging and supporting the safe and responsible adoption of AI within the Australian Public Service. ### How Austrade uses AI Austrade is using AI for workplace productivity and analytics for insights. These complement service delivery and corporate enabling activities. Austrade participated in the Australian Government’s trials for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Austrade has since made Copilot available to all staff. As a prerequisite to using Copilot, Austrade staff are required to complete AI Foundations training on the responsible and ethical use of generative AI, regardless of their role. We also have a policy on the use of AI tools, which staff are required to confirm and acknowledge they are familiar with before accessing generative AI tools online. The policy and training empowers staff to: - Be personally accountable for the use of AI outputs including the ability to explain and justify any advice or decisions based on those outputs. - Review and verify all AI outputs in full including for potential biases and discrimination against any individual or group. - Be transparent and disclose when AI is used in material for clients, partners or the public. - Restrict the entry of sensitive or classified information, including sensitive client or personally identifiable information into publicly available AI tools. Austrade uses tools with AI features to support monitoring of publicly available digital channels and social media. At this time, we are not using AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, without human review. ## Classification of AI system use cases Austrade is exploring the application of AI technologies across its operations. This includes research and testing of various AI tools to understand their potential in supporting strategic outcomes. AI use cases are documented in an internal register to monitor their development and status. For AI applications that are being assessed, we use a structured approach to track progress and evaluate outcomes. Austrade currently uses AI in the following [usage patterns and domains](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification) as defined by the [Standard for AI Transparency Statements](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy/standard-ai-transparency-statements). Austrade is committed to complying with whole of government requirements applicable to AI. ### Usage patterns: - Workplace productivity - Austrade is strengthening workplace productivity and team collaboration with Copilot, a generative AI tool. Copilot automates repetitive tasks, summarises documents, generates draft emails and reports, and assists with data analysis. This enables staff to focus on more complex work and reduces time spent on manual processes. - Analytics for insights - Austrade leverages tools with AI features to monitor public digital channels and social media, to quickly identify valuable information and automate reporting. These tools improve efficiency in gathering insights and support evidence-based decision-making. ### Domains: - Corporate and Enabling - Supporting our corporate functions, including HR, finance, media and communications, and ICT, by automating processes, optimising resource allocation and improving operational efficiency - Service delivery - AI supports staff in delivering trade and investment services to make their work more efficient. This enhances service quality and responsiveness to client needs. ## Monitoring and Governance ### Accountable Officials The Head of Digital Products and Platforms (HoDPP), is the designated Accountable Official (AO) for all AI matters, with oversight by the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). They are responsible for Austrade's implementation of the whole-of-government Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government. The AO is responsible for ensuring the following: - AI is implemented safely and responsibly. - AI is only used under human supervision. - Deployed AI systems and outputs of AI models are monitored for effectiveness. - AI use complies with all relevant legislation and regulation regarding Privacy and AI. - AI use cases are assessed for potential negative impacts. Any proposed AI solutions must be reviewed and considered by Austrade’s AI Working Group and adhere to Australia’s [AI Ethics Principles](https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-principles/australias-ai-ethics-principles). For each AI tool, a security risk management plan and system authorisation is required prior to deployment. As AI technologies continue to evolve, Austrade will maintain and strengthen its governance processes, ensuring that all staff are trained to use AI safely, both now and for any future technologies. ### Updates to this Statement It will be updated when making a significant change to the agency's approach to AI and when any new factor materially impacts the existing statement's accuracy and at least every twelve months. Update publication date| Description\ ---|---\ 18/02/2025| AI Transparency Statement approved and published\ 02/06/2026| Updated to reflect Austrade’s current state on AI adoption\ Brings Austrade up to date with DTA’s Standard for AI transparency statements 2.0 For further enquiries please visit our [Contact us](https://www.austrade.gov.au/en/contact-us) page. ## Footer content arrow_upward
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    Skip to content or footer close info For Australian businesses experiencing supply chain volatility and disruptions, visit the [Go Global Toolkit](https://export.business.gov.au/freight-and-shipping/trade-resilience-service) for the latest updates and support available. ## Introduction Austrade is committed to transparency in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This statement outlines how we responsibly implement AI in line with government policy. ## How Austrade defines AI In Austrade we apply the OECD definition of AI in line with the [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy) developed by the Digital Transformation Agency. The definition states: _“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.”_ ## Austrade’s approach to AI adoption and use Austrade is adopting AI to strengthen internal productivity, improve how we analyse data to support decision-making and modernise ways of working. We use AI to support agency objectives and align with whole-of-government digital and AI policy, while endeavouring to ensure AI is implemented in a safe and transparent manner appropriate for the Australian Government. Austrade is committed to demonstrating, encouraging and supporting the safe and responsible adoption of AI within the Australian Public Service. ### How Austrade uses AI Austrade is using AI for workplace productivity and analytics for insights. These complement service delivery and corporate enabling activities. Austrade participated in the Australian Government’s trials for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Austrade has since made Copilot available to all staff. As a prerequisite to using Copilot, Austrade staff are required to complete AI Foundations training on the responsible and ethical use of generative AI, regardless of their role. We also have a policy on the use of AI tools, which staff are required to confirm and acknowledge they are familiar with before accessing generative AI tools online. The policy and training empowers staff to: - Be personally accountable for the use of AI outputs including the ability to explain and justify any advice or decisions based on those outputs. - Review and verify all AI outputs in full including for potential biases and discrimination against any individual or group. - Be transparent and disclose when AI is used in material for clients, partners or the public. - Restrict the entry of sensitive or classified information, including sensitive client or personally identifiable information into publicly available AI tools. Austrade uses tools with AI features to support monitoring of publicly available digital channels and social media. At this time, we are not using AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, without human review. ## Classification of AI system use cases Austrade is exploring the application of AI technologies across its operations. This includes research and testing of various AI tools to understand their potential in supporting strategic outcomes. AI use cases are documented in an internal register to monitor their development and status. For AI applications that are being assessed, we use a structured approach to track progress and evaluate outcomes. Austrade currently uses AI in the following [usage patterns and domains](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification) as defined by the [Standard for AI Transparency Statements](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy/standard-ai-transparency-statements). Austrade is committed to complying with whole of government requirements applicable to AI. ### Usage patterns: - Workplace productivity - Austrade is strengthening workplace productivity and team collaboration with Copilot, a generative AI tool. Copilot automates repetitive tasks, summarises documents, generates draft emails and reports, and assists with data analysis. This enables staff to focus on more complex work and reduces time spent on manual processes. - Analytics for insights - Austrade leverages tools with AI features to monitor public digital channels and social media, to quickly identify valuable information and automate reporting. These tools improve efficiency in gathering insights and support evidence-based decision-making. ### Domains: - Corporate and Enabling - Supporting our corporate functions, including HR, finance, media and communications, and ICT, by automating processes, optimising resource allocation and improving operational efficiency - Service delivery - AI supports staff in delivering trade and investment services to make their work more efficient. This enhances service quality and responsiveness to client needs. ## Monitoring and Governance ### Accountable Officials The Head of Digital Products and Platforms (HoDPP), is the designated Accountable Official (AO) for all AI matters, with oversight by the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). They are responsible for Austrade's implementation of the whole-of-government Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government. The AO is responsible for ensuring the following: - AI is implemented safely and responsibly. - AI is only used under human supervision. - Deployed AI systems and outputs of AI models are monitored for effectiveness. - AI use complies with all relevant legislation and regulation regarding Privacy and AI. - AI use cases are assessed for potential negative impacts. Any proposed AI solutions must be reviewed and considered by Austrade’s AI Working Group and adhere to Australia’s [AI Ethics Principles](https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-principles/australias-ai-ethics-principles). For each AI tool, a security risk management plan and system authorisation is required prior to deployment. As AI technologies continue to evolve, Austrade will maintain and strengthen its governance processes, ensuring that all staff are trained to use AI safely, both now and for any future technologies. ### Updates to this Statement It will be updated when making a significant change to the agency's approach to AI and when any new factor materially impacts the existing statement's accuracy and at least every twelve months. Update publication date| Description\ ---|---\ 18/02/2025| AI Transparency Statement approved and published\ 02/06/2026| Updated to reflect Austrade’s current state on AI adoption\ Brings Austrade up to date with DTA’s Standard for AI transparency statements 2.0 For further enquiries please visit our [Contact us](https://www.austrade.gov.au/en/contact-us) page. ## Footer content arrow_upward
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    Skip to content or footer close info For Australian businesses experiencing supply chain volatility and disruptions, visit the [Go Global Toolkit](https://export.business.gov.au/freight-and-shipping/trade-resilience-service) for the latest updates and support available. ## Introduction Austrade is committed to transparency in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This statement outlines how we responsibly implement AI in line with government policy. ## How Austrade defines AI In Austrade we apply the OECD definition of AI in line with the p[Policy for “Rthe responsible Uuse of AI in Ggovernment](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy) developed by the Digital Transformation Agency. The definition states: _“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.”_ ## How Austrade uses AI Austrade does not currently use AI on a wide scale. The only approved tools in use currently include the Microsoft 365 CoPilot virtual assistant - this tool is currently being trialled by a limited number of users; and some machine learning models which use trade data to identify new export opportunities and potential markets for Australian exporters. Austrade is interested in understand’s approach to AI adoption and use Austrade is adopting AI to strengthen internal productivity, improve how we analyse data to support decision-making and modernise ways of working. We use AI to support agency objectives and align with whole-of-government digital and AI policy, while endeavouring to ensure AI is implemented in a safe and transparent manner appropriate for the Australian Government. Austrade is committed to demonstrating, encouraging and supporting the safe and responsible adoption of AI within the Australian Public Service. ### How Austrade uses AI Austrade is using AI for workplace productivity and analytics for insights. These complement service delivery and corporate enabling activities. Austrade participated in the Australian Government’s trials for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Austrade has since made Copilot available to all staff. As a prerequisite to using Copilot, Austrade staff are required to complete AI Foundations training on the potential application and usage of other AI tools across our functions and to do this we will continue to undertake active research and testing with AI technologies. Austrade is also engaging in the Government’s AI CoLab Alliance, supported by the APS Capability Reinvestment Fund. When Austrade approves solutions for use, this transparency statement will be updated accresponsible and ethical use of generative AI, regardless of their role. We also have a policy on the use of AI tools, which staff are required to confirm and acknowledge they are familiar with before accessing generative AI tools online. The policy and training empowers staff to: - Be personally accountable for the use of AI outputs including the ability to explain and justify any advice or decisions based on those outputs. - Review and verify all AI outputs in full including for potential biases and discrimination against any individual or group. - Be transparent and disclose when AI is used in material for clients, partners or the public. - Restrict the entry of sensitive or classified information, including sensitive client or personally identifiable information into publicly available AI tools. Austrade uses tools with AI features to support monitoring of publicly available digital channels and social media. At this time, we are not using AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, without human review. ## Classification of AI system use cases Austrade is exploring the application of AI technologies across its operations. This includes research and testing of various AI tools to understand their potential in suppordtingly. Austrade maintains visibility of AI use and classifies AI use according to the following [usage patterns and domains](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification): - **Usage patterns:** supporting human decision-making and administrative action, giving insights through analytics and improving workplace productivity so staff strategic outcomes. AI use cases are documented in an internal register to monitor their development and status. For AI applications that are being assessed, we use a structured approach to track progress and evaluate outcomes. Austrade currently uses AI in the following [usage patterns and domains](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification) as defined by the [Standard for AI Transparency Statements](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy/standard-ai-transparency-statements). Austrade is committed to complying with whole of government requirements applicable to AI. ### Usage patterns: - Workplace productivity - Austrade is strengthening workplace productivity and team collaboration with Copilot, a generative AI tool. Copilot automates repetitive tasks, summarises documents, generates draft emails and reports, and assists with data analysis. This enables staff to focus on more complex work and reduces time spent on manual processes. - Analytics for insights - Austrade leverages tools with AI features to monitor public digital chan focus on more complex work. - **nels and social media, to quickly identify valuable information and automate reporting. These tools improve efficiency in gathering insights and support evidence-based decision-making. ### Domains:** - Corporate and Enabling - Supporting our corporate functions, including HR, finance, media and communications, and ICT, by automating processes, optimising resource allocation and improving operational efficiency - Service delivery - AI supports staff in delivering trade and investment services to make their work more efficient. This enhances service quality and responsiveness to client needs. ## Monitoring and Governance ### Accountable Officials The Head of Digital Products and Platforms (HoDPP), is the designated Accountable Official (AO) for all AI matters, with oversight by the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). They are responsible for Austrade's implementation of the whole-of-government Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government. They are also AO is responsible for ensuring the following: - AI is implemented safely and responsibly. - AI is only used under human supervision. - TheDeployed AI systems and outputs of AI models are monitored for effectiveness. - AI use complies with all relevant legislation and regulation regarding Privacy and AI. - AI use cases are assessed for potential negative impacts. Any proposed AI solutions must be reviewed and considered by Austrade’s Digital and Technology Steering CommitteeAI Working Group and adhere to Australia’s [AI Ethics Principles. A security risk management plan needs to be developed for any potential AI tool put forward for use, as](https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-principles/australias-ai-ethics-principles). For each AI tool, a security risk management plan and system authorisation is required prior to deployment. As AI technologies continue to evolve, Austrade weill as an ethics assessment. As our AI maturity increases, we will continue to evolve our governance processes and ensure that our staff are trained in how to use AI safely and ethically.maintain and strengthen its governance processes, ensuring that all staff are trained to use AI safely, both now and for any future technologies. ### Updates to this Statement Update publication date| Description\ ---|---\ 18/02/2025| AI Transparency Statement approved and published\ 02/06/2026| Updated to reflect Austrade’s current state on AI adoption\ Brings Austrade up to date with DTA’s Standard for AI transparency statements 2.0 For further enquiries please visit our [Contact us](https://www.austrade.gov.au/en/contact-us) page. ## Footer content arrow_upward
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    Skip to content or footer close info For Australian businesses experiencing supply chain volatility and disruptions, visit the [Go Global Toolkit](https://export.business.gov.au/find-export-markets/middle-east-updates-and-support) for the latest updates and support available. ## How Austrade defines AI In Austrade we apply the OECD definition of AI in line with the policy for “Responsible Use of AI in Government” developed by the Digital Transformation Agency. The definition states: _“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.”_ ## How Austrade uses AI Austrade does not currently use AI on a wide scale. The only approved tools in use currently include the Microsoft 365 CoPilot virtual assistant - this tool is currently being trialled by a limited number of users; and some machine learning models which use trade data to identify new export opportunities and potential markets for Australian exporters. Austrade is interested in understanding the potential application and usage of other AI tools across our functions and to do this we will continue to undertake active research and testing with AI technologies. Austrade is also engaging in the Government’s AI CoLab Alliance, supported by the APS Capability Reinvestment Fund. When Austrade approves solutions for use, this transparency statement will be updated accordingly. Austrade maintains visibility of AI use and classifies AI use according to the following [usage patterns and domains](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification): - **Usage patterns:** supporting human decision-making and administrative action, giving insights through analytics and improving workplace productivity so staff can focus on more complex work. - **Domains:** Corporate and Enabling – Supporting our corporate functions, including HR, finance, media and communications, and ICT, by automating processes, optimising resource allocation and improving operational efficiency. ## Monitoring and Governance The Head of Digital Products and Platforms, is the designated Accountable Official (AO) for all AI matters. They are responsible for Austrade's implementation of the whole-of-government Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government. They are also responsible for ensuring the following: - AI is only used under human supervision. - The outputs of AI models are monitored for effectiveness. - AI use complies with all relevant legislation and regulation regarding Privacy and AI. Any proposed AI solutions must be reviewed and considered by Austrade’s Digital and Technology Steering Committee and adhere to Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. A security risk management plan needs to be developed for any potential AI tool put forward for use, as well as an ethics assessment. As our AI maturity increases, we will continue to evolve our governance processes and ensure that our staff are trained in how to use AI safely and ethically. For further enquiries please visit our [Contact us](https://www.austrade.gov.au/en/contact-us) page. ## Footer content arrow_upward
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    Skip to content or footer Search search ## How Austrade defines AI In Austrade we apply the OECD definition of AI in line with the policy for “Responsible Use of AI in Government” developed by the Digital Transformation Agency. The definition states: _“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.”_ ## How Austrade uses AI Austrade does not currently use AI on a wide scale. The only approved tools in use currently include the Microsoft 365 CoPilot virtual assistant - this tool is currently being trialled by a limited number of users; and some machine learning models which use trade data to identify new export opportunities and potential markets for Australian exporters. Austrade is interested in understanding the potential application and usage of other AI tools across our functions and to do this we will continue to undertake active research and testing with AI technologies. Austrade is also engaging in the Government’s AI CoLab Alliance, supported by the APS Capability Reinvestment Fund. When Austrade approves solutions for use, this transparency statement will be updated accordingly. Austrade maintains visibility of AI use and classifies AI use according to the following [usage patterns and domains](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification): - **Usage patterns:** supporting human decision-making and administrative action, giving insights through analytics and improving workplace productivity so staff can focus on more complex work. - **Domains:** Corporate and Enabling – Supporting our corporate functions, including HR, finance, media and communications, and ICT, by automating processes, optimising resource allocation and improving operational efficiency. ## Monitoring and Governance The Head of Digital Products and Platforms, is the designated Accountable Official (AO) for all AI matters. They are responsible for Austrade's implementation of the whole-of-government Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government. They are also responsible for ensuring the following: - AI is only used under human supervision. - The outputs of AI models are monitored for effectiveness. - AI use complies with all relevant legislation and regulation regarding Privacy and AI. Any proposed AI solutions must be reviewed and considered by Austrade’s Digital and Technology Steering Committee and adhere to Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. A security risk management plan needs to be developed for any potential AI tool put forward for use, as well as an ethics assessment. As our AI maturity increases, we will continue to evolve our governance processes and ensure that our staff are trained in how to use AI safely and ethically. For further enquiries please visit our [Contact us](https://www.austrade.gov.au/en/contact-us) page. ## Footer content arrow_upward
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    Skip to content or footer Search search ## How Austrade defines AI In Austrade we apply the OECD definition of AI in line with the policy for “Responsible Use of AI in Government” developed by the Digital Transformation Agency. The definition states: _“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.”_ ## How Austrade uses AI Austrade does not currently use AI on a wide scale. The only approved tools in use currently include the Microsoft 365 CoPilot virtual assistant - this tool is currently being trialled by a limited number of users; and some machine learning models which use trade data to identify new export opportunities and potential markets for Australian exporters. Austrade is interested in understanding the potential application and usage of other AI tools across our functions and to do this we will continue to undertake active research and testing with AI technologies. Austrade is also engaging in the Government’s AI CoLab Alliance, supported by the APS Capability Reinvestment Fund. When Austrade approves solutions for use, this transparency statement will be updated accordingly. Austrade maintains visibility of AI use and classifies AI use according to the following [usage patterns and domains](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification): - **Usage patterns:** supporting human decision-making and administrative action, giving insights through analytics and improving workplace productivity so staff can focus on more complex work. - **Domains:** Corporate and Enabling – Supporting our corporate functions, including HR, finance, media and communications, and ICT, by automating processes, optimising resource allocation and improving operational efficiency. ## Monitoring and Governance The General Manager Digital and TechnologyHead of Digital Products and Platforms, is the designated Accountable Official (AO) for all AI matters. They are responsible for Austrade's implementation of the whole-of-government Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government. They are also responsible for ensuring the following: - AI is only used under human supervision. - The outputs of AI models are monitored for effectiveness. - AI use complies with all relevant legislation and regulation regarding Privacy and AI. Any proposed AI solutions must be reviewed and considered by Austrade’s Digital and Technology Steering Committee and adhere to Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. A security risk management plan needs to be developed for any potential AI tool put forward for use, as well as an ethics assessment. As our AI maturity increases, we will continue to evolve our governance processes and ensure that our staff are trained in how to use AI safely and ethically. For further enquiries please visit our [Contact us](https://www.austrade.gov.au/en/contact-us) page. ## Footer content arrow_upward
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