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DFSVC

Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

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Tracked since 26 Feb 2026 · 1 change of substance across 2 versions · last changed 19 Mar 2026

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  2. substantive Replaces its own detailed statement with a short referral to the Department of Social Services' statement, handing the Chief AI Officer role to DSS and dropping its tool disclosures and safeguards.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
    • Department of Social Services to hold the SES Chief AI Officer role for the Commission
    • Commission now relies on the DSS AI transparency statement, with a link to it
    • Accountable official renamed Director - Corporate Support (EL2), replacing Director - Governance and Corporate Coordination
    • New commitment to update the page when information changes
    • Removed: disclosure of GovAI, Microsoft Copilot via GovTEAMS and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat use
    • Removed: commitment that a human checks all AI outputs before they are used
    • Removed: mandatory staff AI training disclosure
    • Removed: list of commitments on governance, risk management, monitoring and protecting the public
    • Removed: commitment to review the statement annually
    • Commitment dropped (human oversight): AI supports operations but does not replace human judgment in areas affecting people's lives
    • Commitment dropped (human oversight): All AI outputs are checked by a human before they are applied or acted on
    • Commitment dropped (will): Develop training and support information relevant to the Commission
    • Commitment dropped (will): Ensure AI use is appropriately governed and risks are identified and managed
    • Commitment dropped (will): Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulations in any AI use
    • Commitment dropped (will): Make efforts to protect the public against negative impacts of AI
    • Commitment dropped (will): Monitor AI access and usage and the effectiveness of deployed AI systems
    • Commitment dropped (will): Review and update the statement annually or on significant change to approach to AI
    • Domain dropped: corporate and enabling
    • Domain dropped: policy and legal
    • Intentions behind AI use removed
    • Legislative compliance statement removed
    • Monitoring and protection measures removed
    • Named tool dropped: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
    • Safeguard dropped: human review of outputs
    • Safeguard dropped: privacy or security controls
    • Safeguard dropped: risk assessment
    • Safeguard dropped: staff training
    • Staff training: mandatory → not mentioned
    • Usage pattern dropped: analytics for insights
    • Usage pattern dropped: workplace productivity
    • Chief AI Officer: not mentioned → in place
    • New commitment (will): Accountable official will continue working with DTA and the Department on the Commission's responsible AI use
    • New commitment (will): Inform the public by updating this webpage when information changes or updates are required
    • Review cadence: annual and on change → on change
    • Stated last-updated date: 2026-02-03 → 2026-03-19
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What the statement says

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The Commission runs on the Department of Social Services' network and technology, and relies on the Department's AI transparency statement rather than describing its own AI use. The Department takes on the Chief AI Officer role for the Commission, and the Director - Corporate Support is the accountable official and contact. read by Claude Opus 5.5

What it says AI is used for

No uses in the DTA’s categories.

Public-facing AI: not addressed

The Standard’s eight elements 3 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
Director - Corporate Support
Strategic position on AI
not mentioned
AI use-case register
not mentioned
Staff training
not mentioned
Policy version referenced
unspecified version

What the AI Plan asks AI Plan

Chief AI Officer
in place (SES-level Chief AI Officer of the Department of Social Services (acting for the Commission))

Dates as of 12 Oct 2026

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

Commitments

  • will Align AI practices with the Department's policies, standards and governance frameworks and the DTA Policy
  • will Inform the public by updating this webpage when information changes or updates are required
  • will Accountable official will continue working with DTA and the Department on the Commission's responsible AI use

The statement

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[image: AI Transparency Statement icon - decorative]

Our AI Transparency Statement Also appears in 1 other agency OAIC

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission (the Commission) acknowledges the Digital Transformation Agency's Policy for the responsible use of AI in Government that sets the approach for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by government.

The Commission recognises the benefits arising from safe and responsible use of AI systems. Whilst the Commission abides by the Digital Transformation Agency's Policy for the responsible use of AI in Government (DTA Policy), the Commission currently operates within the Department of Social Services (the Department) network and associated technologies, which enables access to the Department’s approved digital platforms, security frameworks, and relevant technology capabilities supporting compliant and responsible AI exploration. Due to this, the Department will assume the role of the SES level Chief AI Officer on behalf of the Commission. This is in line with whole of government transparency guidance and the Commission will rely on the Department’s AI Transparency Statement.

The Department’s AI Transparency Statement provides information about how AI systems are governed and used and can be accessed at: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Statement

At a time where this information changes or updates are required, the Commission will inform the public by updating this webpage.

The Director - Corporate Support remains as the contact for the Commission and the designated Executive Level 2 accountable official and will continue to work with DTA and the Department in relation to the Commission’s responsible use of AI. Any questions regarding the Commission’s use of AI can be directed to corporate@dfsvc.gov.au.

Thu, 2026-03-19 11:00 Other

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    Replaces its own detailed statement with a short referral to the Department of Social Services' statement, handing the Chief AI Officer role to DSS and dropping its tool disclosures and safeguards.

    read by Claude Opus 5.5
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    ![AI Transparency Statement icon - decorative](https://www.dfsvc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/AI-Transparency-Statement-icon.png) # Our AI Transparency Statement ###### February 3March 19, 2026 The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission (the Commission) acknowledges the Digital Transformation Agency's [ _**Policy for the responsible use of AI in gGovernment**_](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/policy) that sets the approach for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by government. The Commission recognises the benefits arising from safe and responsible use of AI systems. Whilst the Commission followsabides by the Digital Transformation Agency's [Policy for the responsible use of AI in Government ](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy) (DTA Policy), the Commission currently operates within the Department of Social Services (the Department) network and associated technologies, which enables access to the Department’s approved digital platforms, security frameworks, and relevant technology capabilities supporting compliant and responsible AI exploration. As the Commission operates under the Department’s network and associated technologies, we are committed to aligning practices with the Department’s policies, standards, and governance frameworks, whilst also ensuring to follow the DTA’s Policy for reasonable use of AI in Government. The Commission will continue to develop our own capabilities, will ensure all approaches to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, are consistent with the broader expectations and obligations of Government, whilst also meeting the specific needs of the Commission. The Commission understands Transparency is key to earning public trust and is an important aim of the DTA Policy and broader APS Reforms. The Commission has access to and is currently exploring AI capabilities through two main initiatives: our participation is through the Department’s GovAI program and the use of Microsoft Copilot via GovTEAMS. ### GovAI Program This initiative gives the Commission a chance to get hands-on experience with various AI tools in a secure, controlled setting. Our focus is on exploring how AI might boost productivity in our corporate and enabling functions, as well as enhance our policy development and data analytic capabilities. For more information visit - [GovAI](https://www.govai.gov.au/) ### Microsoft Copilot via GovTEAMS The Commission has authorised limited use of Microsoft Copilot through the GovTEAMS platform. This tool provides AI-assisted capabilities within the whole-of-government secure collaborative environment, further supporting day-to-day operations and decision-making processes. ### Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (DSS internal) In addition to the GovAI and Microsoft Copilot via GovTeams, the Commission has authorised the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat within the DSS controlled environment. All AI outputs are checked by a human before they are applied or acted on. This ensures technology supports our operations but does not replace human judgment in areas that affect people’s lives. These initiatives are being undertaken with appropriate governance and oversight arrangements in place by the Department. Staff training on AI is a central consideration of these governance and oversight protocols, and mandatory training has been made available to Commission staff. The Department has advised additional training will be rolled out throughout the year to support staff participating in the AI initiatives and to build AI capability across the workforce, and the Commission is committed to being involved and developing training and support information relevant to the Commission. [The Launch of the AI Plan for the Australian Public Service](https://ministers.finance.gov.au/financeminister/speech/2025/11/12/launch-ai-plan-australian-public-service) was released in November 2025, where it has been advised ‘ _Every agency will have to appoint an SES level Chief AI Officer by July next year, whose role will be to drive adoption, champion strategic change within their agencies, and work alongside existing AI accountable officials to ensure compliance and coordination.’_ The Department has appointed our Chief Information Officer (CIO) as their Accountable Official. This is consistent with the DTA Policy. The CIO is responsible for implementation of the DTA Policy and for leading on matters of AI within the Department. The Commission is currently exploring whether we are required to appoint a CIO or if we come under the appointment of the Department’s CIO. The Commission is committed to keeping up to date with changes in the AI policy and governance environment and engage with whole-of-government capacity building initiatives, such as GovAI, to encourage APS-wide capability uplift over time. While the Commission’s use of AI is currently limited to controlled trials and exploration, we are committed to ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and Due to this, the Department will assume the role of the SES level Chief AI Officer on behalf of the Commission. This is in line with whole of government transparency guidance and the Commission will rely on the Department’s AI Transparency Statement. The Department’s AI Transparency Statement provides information about how AI systems are governed and used and can be accessed at: [Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Statement ](https://www.dss.gov.au/doing-business-us/corporate-policies/artificial-intelligence-ai-transparency-statement) At a time where this information changes or updates are required, the Commission will inform the public by updating this webpage. The Director - Corporate Support remains as the contact for the Commission and the designated Executive Level 2 accountable official and will continue to work with DTA and the Department in regulations, and any future use of AI is undertaken safely and responsibly. The Commission will ensure: - AI use is appropriately governed - our engagement with AI is confident, safe and responsible - risks are identified and managed - AI access and usage is monitored - measures are implemented to monitor the effectiveness of deployed AI systems - efforts are made to protect the public against negative impacts. The Commission’s AI Transparency Statement will be reviewed and updated annually or when we make a significant change to our approach to AI. The Director - Governance and Corporate Coordination is designated as the accountable official under the Policy and may be contacted on [** to the Commission’s responsible use of AI. Any questions regarding the Commission’s use of AI can be directed to [corporate@dfsvc.gov.au**](mailto:corporate@dfsvc.gov.au). Thue, 2026-02-03 16:153-19 11:00 [Other](https://www.dfsvc.gov.au/taxonomy/term/25)
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