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GBRMPA

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

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Tracked since 11 Nov 2025 · 1 change of substance across 3 versions · last changed 3 Dec 2025

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  1. Tracking begins. The statement says it was first published 25 Feb 2025.

  2. substantive Adds commitments on AI embedded in commercial software and on human oversight, but drops its pledge to update the statement at least every twelve months.

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    • Removed: commitment to update the statement if its approach to AI changes and at least every twelve months
    • New commitment to monitor authorised software for embedded AI features
    • New commitment to educate and guide staff on spotting and using embedded AI features responsibly
    • Staff are encouraged to report AI features they find and must keep human oversight and quality assurance of outputs
    • Its general commitment to safe, responsible AI now adds 'appropriate human oversight and intervention'
    • Still reports no current use of AI, now phrased as not deploying AI across its operational domains
    • Last-updated date moved from 25 Feb 2025 to 20 Nov 2025
    • Commitment dropped (will): Update the statement if the approach to AI changes, and at least every twelve months
    • Monitoring and protection measures added
    • New commitment (human oversight): Ensure staff maintain appropriate human oversight and quality assurance of all outputs
    • New commitment (will): Encourage staff to report identified AI features to support awareness and transparency
    • New commitment (will): Ensure ongoing compliance by embedding a culture balancing AI risk management and innovation
    • New commitment (will): Monitor and evaluate authorised software on an ongoing basis to identify embedded AI functionality
    • New commitment (will): Provide staff education and guidance on identifying and responsibly using AI features
    • Safeguard added: human review of outputs
    • Safeguard added: incident or concern reporting
    • Safeguard added: staff training
    • Staff training: not mentioned → available
    • Review cadence: annual and on change → not stated
    • Stated last-updated date: 2025-02-25 → 2025-11-20
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What the statement says

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The Reef Authority says it does not currently deploy AI in any operational domain, though it sees future benefits, and has adapted its statement from DCCEEW's. It says it will monitor authorised software for embedded AI features, educate staff and require human oversight of outputs. It also commits to comply with the policy and legislation, to keep human oversight of any AI outcomes affecting the public, and names its Chief Digital Officer as accountable official. read by Claude Opus 5.5

What it says AI is used for

No uses in the DTA’s categories.

Public-facing AI: none commits to a human intermediary

Safeguards named: staff training, human review of outputs, incident or concern reporting

The Standard’s eight elements 7 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 Digital Officer
Strategic position on AI
not mentioned
AI use-case register
not mentioned
Staff training
available
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
not stated
Says it was last updated
Nov 2025
Last change we saw
3 Dec 2025
Updated since policy v2.0
none seen
Annual review
stated date within the last year

Commitments

  • will not AI will not directly impact or interact with the public in significant ways
  • human oversight AI decisions or outcomes that could affect the public will involve human oversight or intervention
  • human oversight Ensure staff maintain appropriate human oversight and quality assurance of all outputs
  • will Utilise AI in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies
  • will Comply with all mandatory requirements of the Policy for responsible use of AI in government
  • will Regularly review compliance as part of existing governance and risk management processes
  • will Document any future AI uses in future statements using the DTA classification system
  • will Monitor and evaluate authorised software on an ongoing basis to identify embedded AI functionality
  • will Provide staff education and guidance on identifying and responsibly using AI features
  • will Encourage staff to report identified AI features to support awareness and transparency
  • will Ensure ongoing compliance by embedding a culture balancing AI risk management and innovation

The statement

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In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency's (DTA) [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy for the responsible use of AI in government v1.1.pdf), this page provides the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's (Reef Authority) statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) transparency. The Reef Authority is a non-corporate, statutory authority within the portfolio of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), and the Reef Authority's AI Transparency Statement has been adapted from that of DCCEEW to ensure alignment in the responsible use and governance of AI. .

The Reef Authority sees potential benefits from the application of AI in the future. The Reef Authority's commitment to digital innovation aligns with the Australian Government's Data and Digital Government Strategy, see adopting emerging technologies.

When referring to AI the Reef Authority applies the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) definition:

"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" (OECD). Also appears in 1 other agency DCCEEW

The Reef Authority commits to using AI in a safe and responsible manner, with appropriate human oversight and intervention.

The Reef Authority does not currently deploy AI across its operational domains. Any future uses of AI by the Reef Authority would be documented in subsequent iterations of the AI Transparency Statement and would align with the Australian Government's classification system, see Classification system for AI use on the DTA Artificial intelligence in government page.

The Reef Authority acknowledges that AI capabilities are increasingly embedded within commercial software and productivity tools. As the integration of AI features within software continues to evolve, the Reef Authority maintains a commitment to:

  • Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of authorised software to identify embedded AI functionality.
  • Providing education and guidance to staff regarding the identification and responsible use of AI features.
  • Ensuring staff maintain appropriate human oversight and quality assurance of all outputs.
  • Encouraging staff to report identified AI features to support organisational awareness and transparency.

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

The Reef Authority is committed to ensuring that the use of AI does not directly impact or interact with the public in significant ways. Any decisions or outcomes generated by AI that could affect the public would involve human oversight or intervention to ensure fairness and accountability.

  • Utilise AI in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies.
  • Comply with all mandatory requirements of the Policy for responsible use of AI in government.
  • Regularly review our compliance as a part of existing governance, and risk management processes.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance by embedding a culture that fairly balances AI risk management and innovation.

The Reef Authority’s Chief Digital Officer is the designated AI Accountable Official for the Reef Authority under the [Policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy for the responsible use of AI in government v1.1.pdf).

For questions about this statement, please contact tads.helpdesk@gbrmpa.gov.au.

Created Tue, 2025-02-25 11:21

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    Adds commitments on AI embedded in commercial software and on human oversight, but drops its pledge to update the statement at least every twelve months.

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    ## AI transparency statement In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’'s (DTA) \[Policy for the responsible use of AI in government\](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy for the responsible use of AI in government v1.1.pdf), this page provides the ReefGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’'s (Reef Authority) statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) transparency. The Reef Authority is a non-corporate, statutory authority within the portfolio of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), and the Reef Authority’'s AI Transparency Statement has been adapted from that of DCCEEW to ensure alignment in the responsible use and governance of AI. . The Reef Authority sees potential benefits from the application of AI in the future. The Reef Authority’'s commitment to digital innovation aligns with the Australian Government’'s [Data and Digital Government Strategy](https://www.dta.gov.au/digital-government-strategy), see adopting emerging technologies. When referring to AI the Reef Authority applies the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) definition: > _"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" (OECD)._ The Reef Authority commits to using AI in a safe and responsible manner, with appropriate human oversight and intervention. ### How we use AI The Reef Authority idoes not currently usingdeploy AI across any of itsits operational domains. Any future uses of AI by the Reef Authority would be documented in futuresubsequent iterations of the AI Transparency Statement and would be based onalign with the Australian Government’'s classification system, see Classification system for AI use on the [DTA [Artificial intelligence in government page](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification) page. The Reef Authority acknowledges that AI capabilities are increasingly embedded within commercial software and productivity tools. As the integration of AI features within software continues to evolve, the Reef Authority maintains a commitment to: - Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of authorised software to identify embedded AI functionality. - Providing education and guidance to staff regarding the identification and responsible use of AI features. - Ensuring staff maintain appropriate human oversight and quality assurance of all outputs. - Encouraging staff to report identified AI features to support organisational awareness and transparency. ### Public interaction and impact The Reef Authority is committed to ensuring that the use of AI does not directly impact or interact with the public in significant ways. Any decisions or outcomes generated by AI that could affect the public would involve human oversight or intervention to ensure fairness and accountability. ### Compliance The Reef Authority will: - Utilise AI in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies. - Comply with all mandatory requirements of the Policy for responsible use of AI in government. - Regularly review our compliance as a part of existing governance, and risk management processes. - Ensure ongoing compliance by embedding a culture that fairly balances AI risk management and innovation. ### Accountable official The Reef Authority’s Chief Digital Officer is the designated AI Accountable Official for the Reef Authority under the \[Policy for the responsible use of AI in government\](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy for the responsible use of AI in government v1.1.pdf). ### Contact For questions about this statement, please contact [tads.helpdesk@gbrmpa.gov.au](mailto:tads.helpdesk@gbrmpa.gov.au). ### AI Transparency Statement In line with the \[Policy for responsible use of AI in government\](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy for the responsible use of AI in government v1.1.pdf) this AI Transparency Statement will be updated if the Reef Authority’s approach to AI changes, and at least every twelve months. Created Tue, 2025-02-25 11:21 Updated 25 Feb0 Nov 2025
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    1. [Home](https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/) 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Statement ## AI transparency statement In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) \[Policy for the responsible use of AI in government\](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy for the responsible use of AI in government v1.1.pdf), this page provides the Reef Authority’s statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) transparency. The Reef Authority is a non-corporate, statutory authority within the portfolio of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), and the Reef Authority’s AI Transparency Statement has been adapted from that of DCCEEW to ensure alignment in the responsible use and governance of AI. The Reef Authority sees potential benefits from the application of AI in the future. The Reef Authority’s commitment to digital innovation aligns with the Australian Government’s [Data and Digital Government Strategy](https://www.dta.gov.au/digital-government-strategy), see adopting emerging technologies. When referring to AI the Reef Authority applies the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) definition: > _"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" (OECD)._ The Reef Authority commits to using AI in a safe and responsible manner. ### How we use AI The Reef Authority is not currently using AI across any of its domains. Any future uses of AI by the Reef Authority would be documented in future iterations of the AI Transparency Statement and would be based on the Australian Government’s classification system, see Classification system for AI use on the DTA [Artificial intelligence in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification) page. ### Public interaction and impact The Reef Authority is committed to ensuring that the use of AI does not directly impact or interact with the public in significant ways. Any decisions or outcomes generated by AI that could affect the public would involve human oversight or intervention to ensure fairness and accountability. ### Compliance The Reef Authority will: - Utilise AI in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and policies. - Comply with all mandatory requirements of the Policy for responsible use of AI in government. - Regularly review our compliance as a part of existing governance, and risk management processes. - Ensure ongoing compliance by embedding a culture that fairly balances AI risk management and innovation. ### Accountable official The Reef Authority’s Chief Digital Officer is the designated AI Accountable Official for the Reef Authority under the \[Policy for the responsible use of AI in government\](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy for the responsible use of AI in government v1.1.pdf). ### Contact For questions about this statement, please contact [tads.helpdesk@gbrmpa.gov.au](mailto:tads.helpdesk@gbrmpa.gov.au). ### AI Transparency Statement In line with the \[Policy for responsible use of AI in government\](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/Policy for the responsible use of AI in government v1.1.pdf) this AI Transparency Statement will be updated if the Reef Authority’s approach to AI changes, and at least every twelve months. Created Tue, 2025-02-25 11:21 Updated 25 Feb 2025
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