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Tracked since 11 Nov 2025 · 1 change of substance across 4 versions · last changed 27 Mar 2026

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  1. Tracking begins. The statement says it was first published 27 Mar 2026.

  2. substantive Replaces its 2025 statement with a 2026 version that names the CIO as accountable official, rules out AI decision-making, and adds impact-assessment, register and contact commitments.

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    • Chief Information Officer named as accountable official
    • New commitment: NIAA does not use AI for decision-making; all AI outputs reviewed by authorised staff
    • Tool now described as Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for drafting correspondence and summarising meetings
    • Will set up an AI impact assessment approach aligned to the DTA tool, covering privacy, security and cultural safety risks
    • Will keep an internal AI use case register and report high-risk uses to the DTA
    • Adds Indigenous Data Sovereignty and the Framework for Governance of Indigenous Data as guiding commitments
    • Staff training now the APS Academy AI in Government Fundamentals course, mandatory under the APS AI Plan
    • New dedicated contact emails for AI, privacy and media enquiries
    • Publication date changed from 19 February 2025 to 27 March 2026; now references policy v2.0
    • Removed: statement that no AI is used where the public interacts directly with it without a human intermediary
    • Removed: plan to trial AI adoption through the PM&C technical partnership
    • Removed: note that PM&C ICT and AI policies take precedence under the MoU
    • Commitment dropped (will): Abide by PM&C ICT and AI policies, which take precedence over this statement where they conflict
    • Legislative compliance statement removed
    • Safeguard dropped: acceptable use policy
    • AI use-case register: not mentioned → planned
    • Accountable official: not mentioned → designated
    • New commitment (human oversight): All AI-generated outputs reviewed and verified by an appropriately authorised NIAA staff member
    • New commitment (will not): NIAA does not use AI for decision-making
    • New commitment (will): All staff will complete the APS Academy AI in Government Fundamentals course
    • New commitment (will): Establish a risk assessment approach aligned to the DTA AI Impact Assessment
    • New commitment (will): Maintain an internal AI Use Case Register
    • New commitment (will): Notify the DTA of transparency compliance and report high-risk AI applications via the DTA Reporting Portal
    • Safeguard added: human review of outputs
    • Safeguard added: privacy or security controls
    • Safeguard added: risk assessment
    • Safeguard added: use case register
    • Policy version referenced: v1 → v2
    • Stated first-published date: 2025-02-19 → 2026-03-27
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What the statement says

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NIAA says it currently uses AI only for workplace productivity, through Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for tasks such as drafting correspondence and summarising meetings. It does not use AI for decision-making, and staff review all AI outputs. It aligns with version 2.0 of the policy, with the Chief Information Officer accountable. All staff must complete training, and NIAA plans to set up a use-case register and a risk assessment approach. read by Claude Opus 5.5

What it says AI is used for

  • Workplace productivity
  • Corporate and enabling

Named tools: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Public-facing AI: none

Safeguards named: risk assessment, human review of outputs, staff training, use-case register, privacy or security controls

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 Information Officer
Strategic position on AI
not mentioned
AI use-case register
planned
Staff training
mandatory
Policy version referenced
version 2.0

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
no date given
Last change we saw
27 Mar 2026
Updated since policy v2.0
yes

Commitments

  • will not NIAA does not use AI for decision-making
  • human oversight All AI-generated outputs reviewed and verified by an appropriately authorised NIAA staff member
  • will Review the statement annually, or when the approach to AI changes significantly or another new factor affects it
  • will All staff will complete the APS Academy AI in Government Fundamentals course
  • will Establish a risk assessment approach aligned to the DTA AI Impact Assessment
  • will Maintain an internal AI Use Case Register
  • will Notify the DTA of transparency compliance and report high-risk AI applications via the DTA Reporting Portal

The statement

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Statement 2026

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is committed to the safe, ethical, and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The NIAA will leverage AI to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while ensuring alignment with the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government (v2.0).

The NIAA’s approach is guided by Australia’s AI Ethics Principles.

The NIAA supports Indigenous Data Sovereignty and applies the Framework for Governance of Indigenous Data to ensure that any use of AI strengthens community control, supports Closing the Gap priorities, and protects cultural rights through safe stewardship of Indigenous data.

The NIAA classifies its AI usage according to the DTA Classification System. Based on this classification, the NIAA currently uses AI for workplace productivity. The NIAA has deployed enterprise tools (Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat) for administrative efficiency, including drafting correspondence and summarising meetings. This is governed under the DTA Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government and aligned with the National Framework for the Assurance of Artificial Intelligence in Government.

The NIAA adopts human oversight policy for AI use in the Agency. The NIAA does not use AI for decision-making. All AI-generated outputs are reviewed and verified by an appropriately authorised NIAA staff member.

Staff training and capability

To ensure the responsible use of technology, the NIAA mandates that all staff complete AI literacy and ethics training as a core requirement under the APS AI Plan 2025.

All NIAA staff will complete the AI in Government Fundamentals course via the APS Academy. This training covers ethical implications, security risks, and output verification.

Governance, reporting, and compliance

To maintain public trust and meet Commonwealth mandatory requirements, the NIAA has implemented the following governance framework and will work on these measures:

  • Accountable Official: The NIAA Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for ensuring agency-wide compliance with AI policies.
  • Risk Management: The NIAA will establish an assessment approach aligned to the DTA AI Impact Assessment to identify privacy, security, and cultural safety risks for AI use cases.
  • Mandatory Reporting: The NIAA will maintain an internal AI Use Case Register. The NIAA will formally notify the DTA of transparency compliance and report any high-risk AI applications as required via the DTA Reporting Portal.
  • Technical Standards: The NIAA systems are integrated within PROTECTED ICT environment, managed in partnership with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C).

The NIAA reviews this statement annually. This statement was published on 27 March 2026 and will be reviewed annually, or when:

  • If there is a notable change to the NIAA’s approach to AI, or
  • Any Commonwealth and/or DTA measures are introduced which will impact this statement.

We encourage feedback from the public regarding our use of these technologies. You can contact us on the following email addresses:

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    # Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Statement 2026 [\_\_**Back to** Home](https://www.niaa.gov.au/) [ Listen ](https://app-asoc.readspeaker.com/cgi-bin/rsent?customerid=7448&lang=en_au&readid=page-content__content&url=https://www.niaa.gov.au/artificial-intelligence-ai-transparency-statement-2026 "Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker") ## **Purpose** The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is committed to the safe, ethical, and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The NIAA will leverage AI to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while ensuring alignment with the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) [Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government (v2.0)](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy). The NIAA’s approach is guided by [Australia’s AI Ethics Principles](https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-ai-ethics-principles). The NIAA supports Indigenous Data Sovereignty and applies the [Framework for Governance of Indigenous Data](https://www.niaa.gov.au/our-work/data-evaluation-and-research/framework-governance-indigenous-data-gid) to ensure that any use of AI strengthens community control, supports Closing the Gap priorities, and protects cultural rights through safe stewardship of Indigenous data. ## **How NIAA uses AI** The NIAA classifies its AI usage according to the [DTA Classification System](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification). Based on this classification, the NIAA currently uses AI for workplace productivity. The NIAA has deployed enterprise tools (Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat) for administrative efficiency, including drafting correspondence and summarising meetings. This is governed under the DTA Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government and aligned with the [National Framework for the Assurance of Artificial Intelligence in Government](https://www.finance.gov.au/government/public-data/data-and-digital-ministers-meeting/national-framework-assurance-artificial-intelligence-government). The NIAA adopts human oversight policy for AI use in the Agency. The NIAA does not use AI for decision-making. All AI-generated outputs are reviewed and verified by an appropriately authorised NIAA staff member. ## **Staff training and capability** To ensure the responsible use of technology, the NIAA mandates that all staff complete AI literacy and ethics training as a core requirement under the [APS AI Plan 2025](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/australian-public-service-ai-plan-2025). All NIAA staff will complete the [AI in Government Fundamentals](https://www.apsacademy.gov.au/course-sessions/ai-government-fundamentals) course via the APS Academy. This training covers ethical implications, security risks, and output verification. ## **Governance, reporting, and compliance** To maintain public trust and meet Commonwealth mandatory requirements, the NIAA has implemented the following governance framework and will work on these measures: 1. **Accountable Official:** The NIAA Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for ensuring agency-wide compliance with [AI policies](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy/accountability). 1. **Risk Management:** The NIAA will establish an assessment approach aligned to the [DTA AI Impact Assessment](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/impact-assessment-tool) to identify privacy, security, and cultural safety risks for AI use cases. 1. **Mandatory Reporting:** The NIAA will maintain an internal AI Use Case Register. The NIAA will formally notify the DTA of transparency compliance and report any high-risk AI applications as required via the DTA Reporting Portal. 1. **Technical Standards:** The NIAA systems are integrated within PROTECTED ICT environment, managed in partnership with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). ## **Transparency and feedback** The NIAA reviews this statement annually. This statement was published on 27 March 2026 and will be reviewed annually, or when: 1. If there is a notable change to the NIAA’s approach to AI, or 1. Any Commonwealth and/or DTA measures are introduced which will impact this statement. We encourage feedback from the public regarding our use of these technologies. You can contact us on the following email addresses: - **General enquiries:** [ai@niaa.gov.au](mailto:%22ai@niaa.gov.au%22). - **Privacy matters:** [privacy@niaa.gov.au](mailto:%22privacy@niaa.gov.au%22). - **Media enquiries:** [media@niaa.gov.au](mailto:%22media@niaa.gov.au%22).
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    Replaces its 2025 statement with a 2026 version that names the CIO as accountable official, rules out AI decision-making, and adds impact-assessment, register and contact commitments.

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    # Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Statement 2026 [\_\_**Back to** Home](https://www.niaa.gov.au/) [ Listen ](https://app-as.readspeaker.com/cgi-bin/rsent?customerid=7448&lang=en_au&readid=page-content__content&url=https://www.niaa.gov.au/artificial-intelligence-ai-transparency-statement-2026 "Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker") ## **Purpose** The [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/Policy%20for%20the%20responsible%20use%20of%20AI%20in%20government%201.1.pdf) provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to [accountable officials](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/accountable-officials), and [transparency statementNational Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is committed to the safe, ethical, and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The NIAA will leverage AI to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while ensuring alignment with the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) [Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government (v2.0)](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy). The NIAA’s approach is guided by [Australia’s AI Ethics Principles](https://www.digitalindustry.gov.au/poublicy/ai/transparency-statements). It sets out the Australian Government approach to embrace the opportunities of AI and provide for safe and responsible use of AI. This page discusses NIAA’s commitment to these policy requirements and for the ethical use of AI to enhance public services for Indigenous Australians, ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. ## NIAA approach to AI adoption and use ### Opportunities and risks The [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/Policy%20for%20the%20responsible%20use%20of%20AI%20in%20government%201.1.pdf) describes a familyations/australias-ai-ethics-principles). The NIAA supports Indigenous Data Sovereignty and applies the [Framework for Governance of Indigenous Data](https://www.niaa.gov.au/our-work/data-evaluation-and-research/framework-governance-indigenous-data-gid) to ensure that any use of AI strengthens community control, supports Closing the Gap priorities, and protects cultural rights through safe stewardship of Indigenous data. ## **How NIAA uses AI** The NIAA classifies its AI usage according to the [DTA Classification System](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/resources/use-classification). Based ofn technologies that brings together computing power, scalability, networking, connected devices and interfaces, and data. AI technologies and systems built on these technologies can be programmed to perform specific tasks such as reasoning, planning, natural language processhis classification, the NIAA currently uses AI for workplace productivity. The NIAA has deployed enterprise tools (Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat) for administrative efficiency, including drafting, computer vision, audio processing, interaction, prediction and more. AI technologies can operate with varying levels of autonomy. These potential efficiencies present opportunities for improved outcomes for service delivery, they also present risks. NIAA continues to review its internal policies to ensure our: 1. AI use is appropriately governed 1. engagement with AI is confident, culturally safe and responsible 1. stakeholders have trust in our use of AI 1. risks are identified and addressed 1. access and usage is monitored. ### How NIAA uses AI At this time NIAA has not authorised the use of AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, withorrespondence and summarising meetings. This is governed under the DTA Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government and aligned with the [National Framework for the Assurance of Artificial Intelligence in Government](https://www.finance.gov.au/government/public-data/data-and-digital-ministers-meeting/national-framework-assurance-artificial-intelligence-government). The NIAA adopts human oversight policy for AI use in the Agency. The NIAA does not use AI for decision-making. All AI-generated outputs a human intermediary or intervention. In September 2024 NIAA personnel gained access to a generative AI service Microsoft 365 Copilot. Thre reviewed and verified by an appropriately authorised NIAA staff member. ## **Staff training and capability** To ensure the responsible usage of this service is ‘workplace productivity’ in the ‘corporate and enabling’ domain. All staff are required to complete internal AI fundamentals training. NIAA is considering trialling the adoption of AI as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to digital innovation through its technical partnership with the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). See the ‘Adopting emerging technologies’ section in the [Data and Digital Government Strategy](https://www.dataanddigital.gov.au/strategy/miechnology, the NIAA mandates that all staff complete AI literacy and ethics training as a core requirement under the [APS AI Plan 2025](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/australian-public-service-ai-plan-2025). All NIAA staff will complete the [AI in Government Fundamentals](https://www.apsacademy.gov.au/course-sessions/ai-government-for-the-future#adopt_emerging_technologies). ## AI safety and governance ### Operating environment NIAA outsources the provision of its ICT network infrastructure & training from PM&C, governed under terms stipulated in a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Oneundamentals) course via the APS Academy. This training covers ethical implications, security risks, and output verification. ## **Governance, reporting, and compliance** To maintain public trust and meet Commonwealth mandatory requirements, the NIAA has implemented the following governance framework and will work ofn the terms in the MoU is NIAA will abide by PM&C’s ICT policies and procedures. Where a statement in this document conflicts with another PM&C AI or ICT policy then the latter will take precedence. ### Governance The governance of all NIAA’s official systems leverages PM&C ICT policies, protocols and procedures, including the PM&C AI Policy. The policy has been developed tose measures: 1. **Accountable Official:** The NIAA Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for ensuring agency-wide compliance with [AI policies](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/ai-in-government-policy/accountability). 1. **Risk Management:** The NIAA will establish an assessment approach align withed to the [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/Policy%20for%20the%20responsible%20use%20of%20AI%20in%20government%201.1.pdf), and outlines requirements for: 1. measuring effectiveness ofDTA AI Impact Assessment](https://www.digital.gov.au/ai/impact-assessment-tool) to identify privacy, security, and cultural safety risks for AI use cases. 1. **Mandatory Reporting:** The NIAA will maintain an internal AI Uservices through governance and other processes. 1. maintain compliance with applicable legislation, regulation, and whole of government policies. Please [contact us](https://www.niaa.gov.au/about-niaa/contact-us "Contact us") if you have further enquiries. Case Register. The NIAA will formally notify the DTA of transparency compliance and report any high-risk AI applications as required via the DTA Reporting Portal. 1. **Technical Standards:** The NIAA systems are integrated within PROTECTED ICT environment, managed in partnership with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). ## **Transparency and feedback** The NIAA reviews this statement annually. This statement was published on 19 February27 March 20256 and will be reviewed annually, or when: 1. If there is a significantnotable change to the agencyNIAA’s approach to AI, or 1. aAny other new factorCommonwealth and/or DTA measures are introduced which will impacts this statement. ## Feedback Did you find this page useful? Yes No Do you have any oWe encourage feedback from the public regarding our use of these technologies. You can contact us on ther feedback? View our [website privacy notice](https://www.niaa.gov.au/website-privacy-notice "Website Privacy Notice"). Leave this field blankollowing email addresses: - **General enquiries:** [ai@niaa.gov.au](mailto:%22ai@niaa.gov.au%22). - **Privacy matters:** [privacy@niaa.gov.au](mailto:%22privacy@niaa.gov.au%22). - **Media enquiries:** [media@niaa.gov.au](mailto:%22media@niaa.gov.au%22).
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    # Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Statement [\_\_**Back to** Home](https://www.niaa.gov.au/) - [ Home ](https://www.niaa.gov.au/) \_\_ - Current: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Statement [ Listen ](https://app-as.readspeaker.com/cgi-bin/rsent?customerid=7448&lang=en_au&readid=page-content__content&url=https://www.niaa.gov.au/artificial-intelligence-ai-transparency-statement "Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker") ## Purpose The [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/Policy%20for%20the%20responsible%20use%20of%20AI%20in%20government%201.1.pdf) provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to [accountable officials](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/accountable-officials), and [transparency statements](https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/transparency-statements). It sets out the Australian Government approach to embrace the opportunities of AI and provide for safe and responsible use of AI. This page discusses NIAA’s commitment to these policy requirements and for the ethical use of AI to enhance public services for Indigenous Australians, ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. ## NIAA approach to AI adoption and use ### Opportunities and risks The [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/Policy%20for%20the%20responsible%20use%20of%20AI%20in%20government%201.1.pdf) describes a family of technologies that brings together computing power, scalability, networking, connected devices and interfaces, and data. AI technologies and systems built on these technologies can be programmed to perform specific tasks such as reasoning, planning, natural language processing, computer vision, audio processing, interaction, prediction and more. AI technologies can operate with varying levels of autonomy. These potential efficiencies present opportunities for improved outcomes for service delivery, they also present risks. NIAA continues to review its internal policies to ensure our: 1. AI use is appropriately governed 1. engagement with AI is confident, culturally safe and responsible 1. stakeholders have trust in our use of AI 1. risks are identified and addressed 1. access and usage is monitored. ### How NIAA uses AI At this time NIAA has not authorised the use of AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, without a human intermediary or intervention. In September 2024 NIAA personnel gained access to a generative AI service Microsoft 365 Copilot. The usage of this service is ‘workplace productivity’ in the ‘corporate and enabling’ domain. All staff are required to complete internal AI fundamentals training. NIAA is considering trialling the adoption of AI as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to digital innovation through its technical partnership with the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). See the ‘Adopting emerging technologies’ section in the [Data and Digital Government Strategy](https://www.dataanddigital.gov.au/strategy/missions/government-for-the-future#adopt_emerging_technologies). ## AI safety and governance ### Operating environment NIAA outsources the provision of its ICT network infrastructure & training from PM&C, governed under terms stipulated in a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). One of the terms in the MoU is NIAA will abide by PM&C’s ICT policies and procedures. Where a statement in this document conflicts with another PM&C AI or ICT policy then the latter will take precedence. ### Governance The governance of all NIAA’s official systems leverages PM&C ICT policies, protocols and procedures, including the PM&C AI Policy. The policy has been developed to align with the [policy for the responsible use of AI in government](https://www.digital.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/Policy%20for%20the%20responsible%20use%20of%20AI%20in%20government%201.1.pdf), and outlines requirements for: 1. measuring effectiveness of AI services through governance and other processes. 1. maintain compliance with applicable legislation, regulation, and whole of government policies. Please [contact us](https://www.niaa.gov.au/about-niaa/contact-us "Contact us") if you have further enquiries. This statement was published on 19 February 2025 and will be reviewed annually, or when: 1. there is a significant change to the agency’s approach to AI, or 1. any other new factor impacts this statement. ## Feedback Did you find this page useful? Yes No Do you have any other feedback? View our [website privacy notice](https://www.niaa.gov.au/website-privacy-notice "Website Privacy Notice"). Leave this field blank
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