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Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

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

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  1. Tracking begins. The statement already existed; when Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission first published it is not recorded.

  2. substantive Replaces its detailed statement with a short notice deferring to the Department of Social Services, dropping all named AI tools, safeguards and review commitments.

    read by Claude Opus 5
    • Removed: disclosure of GovAI, Microsoft Copilot via GovTEAMS and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat use
    • Removed: commitment that all AI outputs are checked by a human before being acted on
    • Removed: annual review commitment and governance assurances (risk management, monitoring, protecting the public)
    • Removed: staff AI training arrangements
    • Department will assume the SES-level Chief AI Officer role for the Commission; readers directed to the Department's statement
    • Accountable official changed to Director – Corporate Support (EL2), previously Director – Governance and Corporate Coordination
    • Commitment dropped (human oversight): AI does not replace human judgment in areas that affect people's lives
    • Commitment dropped (human oversight): All AI outputs are checked by a human before they are applied or acted on
    • Domain dropped: corporate and enabling
    • Domain dropped: policy and legal
    • Named tool dropped: GovAI
    • Named tool dropped: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
    • Staff training: mandatory → not mentioned
    • Usage pattern dropped: analytics for insights
    • Usage pattern dropped: workplace productivity
    • Commitment dropped (will): Align practices with the Department's policies, standards and governance frameworks
    • Commitment dropped (will): Ensure AI use is appropriately governed and risks are identified and managed
    • Commitment dropped (will): Make efforts to protect the public against negative impacts
    • Commitment dropped (will): Monitor AI access and usage and effectiveness of deployed AI systems
    • Commitment dropped (will): Statement reviewed and updated annually or when we significantly change our approach to AI
    • Intentions behind AI use removed
    • Legislative compliance statement removed
    • Monitoring and protection measures removed
    • Safeguard dropped: human review of outputs
    • Safeguard dropped: privacy or security controls
    • Safeguard dropped: risk assessment
    • Safeguard dropped: staff training
    • Chief AI Officer: planned → in place
    • New commitment (will): Inform the public by updating this webpage when information changes or updates are required
    • New commitment (will): Rely on the Department of Social Services' AI Transparency Statement and governance
    • Public-facing AI use: with human review → not addressed
    • 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 Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission's statement is now a short pointer: it operates within the Department of Social Services network, defers to the Department's AI Transparency Statement, and has the Department assume the SES-level Chief AI Officer role on its behalf. It names the Director - Corporate Support as accountable official and contact, and promises to update the webpage when things change. read by Claude Opus 5

What it says AI is used for

No use classified by DTA usage pattern or domain.

Public-facing AI: not addressed

Against the Standard 3/8

  • 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 requiresPolicy v2.0

Accountable official
Director - Corporate Support (Executive Level 2)
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 asksAI Plan

Chief AI Officer
in place (SES level Chief AI Officer (assumed by the Department of Social Services))

Currency as of 29 Aug 2026

Review cadence
when the approach changes
Says it was last updated
19 Mar 2026
Last change we observed
19 Mar 2026
Updated since policy 2.0
yes
Annual review
within a year of its own date

Commitments

  • willInform the public by updating this webpage when information changes or updates are required
  • willRely on the Department of Social Services' AI Transparency Statement and governance

The statement

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[image: AI Transparency Statement icon - decorative]

Our AI Transparency StatementAlso appears in 1 other agencyOAIC

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.

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    Replaces its detailed statement with a short notice deferring to the Department of Social Services, dropping all named AI tools, safeguards and review commitments.

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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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