Office of Parliamentary Counsel

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26 Feb 2026
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What the statement says

The Office of Parliamentary Counsel says it is only beginning to trial AI, chiefly for automating routine administrative tasks, drafting non-sensitive internal communications and sentiment analysis. It is building governance around that use: an Accountable Official, senior management oversight of AI projects, staff policies and training, and the Commonwealth AI Assurance Framework for new uses. read by Claude Opus 5

What it says AI is used for

Decision making and administrative action
Analytics for insights
Workplace productivity
Image processing
Service delivery
Compliance and fraud detection
Policy and legal
Corporate and enabling

Public-facing AI: not addressed

Safeguards named: risk assessment, staff training, privacy or security controls, a governance body, an acceptable-use policy

Against the Standard 6/8

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

What the policy requiresPolicy v2.0

Accountable official: Accountable Official
Strategic position on AI: not mentioned
AI use-case register: not mentioned
Staff training: available
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: no date given
Last change we observed: none since tracking began
Updated since policy 2.0: can't tell

Commitments

human oversightOversight of all AI projects by senior management within OPC
willReview and update this statement annually, on significant change to our approach, or when new factors arise
willUse the Commonwealth's AI Assurance Framework for new uses of AI
willHandle data in AI systems per Privacy Act 1988 and Protective Security Policy Framework
willDevelop policies on AI and IT system use by all OPC staff, and provide AI training

The statement

How to read this

Policy for the responsible use of AI in government – Office of Parliamentary Counsel’s AI Transparency Statement (Template language)

The Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) is trialling the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to harness analytical tools and techniques to predict service needs, improve user experience, support evidence-based decisions and gain efficiencies in agency operations. At the time of release, OPC is only beginning to use AI.

OPC is committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in its development, deployment, and use of AI systems. This Transparency Statement provides information about the AI systems OPC uses or will use, how they function, and the data they rely on. This aligns with the Australian Government’s Policy for the responsible use of AI in government and the requirements for AI transparency and is part of our ongoing commitment to safe and responsible use of AI and responsible innovation. (Template language)

The AI technologies we use or will use include generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and speech recognition. These technologies are or will be applied in the following contexts:

Automating routine administrative tasks
Assisting with developing routine internal and non-sensitive communications
Sentiment analysis to understand patterns and trends in large data sets

Data privacy and securityAlso appears in 4 other agenciesAGD AUSTRAC CDPP OSI

Protecting the privacy and security of individuals' data, sensitive and classified information is of paramount importance to us. We ensure that any data used in AI systems is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Protective Security Policy Framework and other relevant data protection laws. Personal information is only collected, used, and shared where necessary, and in ways that comply with our privacy policies.Also appears in 1 other agencyCDPP

AI governance and oversightAlso appears in 3 other agenciesAGD CDPP OSI

We are developing guidance material and implementing rigorous governance processes to monitor and oversee the use of AI within OPC. This includes:

Appointment of an Accountable Official in accordance with Policy for the responsible use of AI in government. (Template language)
Establishing mechanisms for oversight of all AI projects by senior management within OPC.
Developing policies relating to use of AI and information technology systems by all staff in OPC.
Availability of AI training for all staff.
Using the Commonwealth’s AI Assurance Framework for new uses of AI.

Usage patterns and domainsAlso appears in 3 other agenciesAGD AUSTRAC FWC

The following section identifies OPC’s classification of AI use and the domains where they are applied in accordance with the classification system for AI use under the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government: (Template language)

The following usage patterns describe possible use of AI in OPC:

Decision making and administrative actionAlso appears in 3 other agenciesACMA DISR SERVICESAUSTRALIA

The following domains describe the domains where AI tools are applied across OPC:

Compliance and fraud detectionAlso appears in 8 other agenciesAGD ATO CER DAFF DFAT DHAC RAM SERVICESAUSTRALIA
Corporate and enabling services.Also appears in 2 other agenciesAGD ATO

As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible AI, we will regularly review and update our AI policies and practices. This includes staying informed about new developments in AI technology, ethics, and regulatory requirements. We strive to improve the transparency, fairness, and effectiveness of our AI systems through continuous learning and adaptation.

This statement will be reviewed annually, when we make a significant change to our approach to AI, or when new factors impact this statement.Also appears in 1 other agencyOSI

We are committed to engaging with stakeholders and providing opportunities for feedback on our use of AI systems. If you have questions, concerns, or would like more information about how OPC uses AI, please contact us at:

Email: enquiries@opc.gov.au
Mailing Address: Locked Bag 30, Kingston ACT 2604, AUSTRALIA

Policy for the responsible use of AI in government – Office of Parliamentary Counsel’s AI Transparency Statement Introduction The Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) is trialling the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to harness analytical tools and techniques to predict service needs, improve user experience, support evidence-based decisions and gain efficiencies in agency operations. At the time of release, OPC is only beginning to use AI. OPC is committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in its development, deployment, and use of AI systems. This Transparency Statement provides information about the AI systems OPC uses or will use, how they function, and the data they rely on. This aligns with the Australian Government’s Policy for the responsible use of AI in government and the requirements for AI transparency and is part of our ongoing commitment to safe and responsible use of AI and responsible innovation. Scope and Applications The AI technologies we use or will use include generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and speech recognition. These technologies are or will be applied in the following contexts: • Automating routine administrative tasks • Assisting with developing routine internal and non-sensitive communications • Sentiment analysis to understand patterns and trends in large data sets Data privacy and security Protecting the privacy and security of individuals' data, sensitive and classified information is of paramount importance to us. We ensure that any data used in AI systems is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Protective Security Policy Framework and other relevant data protection laws. Personal information is only collected, used, and shared where necessary, and in ways that comply with our privacy policies.

AI governance and oversight We are developing guidance material and implementing rigorous governance processes to monitor and oversee the use of AI within OPC. This includes: • Appointment of an Accountable Official in accordance with Policy for the responsible use of AI in government. • Establishing mechanisms for oversight of all AI projects by senior management within OPC. • Developing policies relating to use of AI and information technology systems by all staff in OPC. • Availability of AI training for all staff. • Using the Commonwealth’s AI Assurance Framework for new uses of AI. Usage patterns and domains The following section identifies OPC’s classification of AI use and the domains where they are applied in accordance with the classification system for AI use under the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government: Usage patterns The following usage patterns describe possible use of AI in OPC: • Decision making and administrative action • Analytics for insights • Workplace productivity • Image processing Domains The following domains describe the domains where AI tools are applied across OPC: • Service delivery • Compliance and fraud detection • Policy and legal • Corporate and enabling services. Continuous improvement As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible AI, we will regularly review and update our AI policies and practices. This includes staying informed about new developments in AI technology, ethics, and regulatory requirements. We strive to improve the transparency, fairness, and effectiveness of our AI systems through continuous learning and adaptation.

This statement will be reviewed annually, when we make a significant change to our approach to AI, or when new factors impact this statement. Contact information We are committed to engaging with stakeholders and providing opportunities for feedback on our use of AI systems. If you have questions, concerns, or would like more information about how OPC uses AI, please contact us at:
• Email: enquiries@opc.gov.au
• Mailing Address: Locked Bag 30, Kingston ACT 2604, AUSTRALIA

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# Policy for the responsible use of AI in government – Office of Parliamentary Counsel’s AI Transparency Statement ## Introduction The Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) is trialling the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to harness analytical tools and techniques to predict service needs, improve user experience, support evidence-based decisions and gain efficiencies in agency operations. At the time of release, OPC is only beginning to use AI. OPC is committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in its development, deployment, and use of AI systems. This Transparency Statement provides information about the AI systems OPC uses or will use, how they function, and the data they rely on. This aligns with the Australian Government’s Policy for the responsible use of AI in government and the requirements for AI transparency and is part of our ongoing commitment to safe and responsible use of AI and responsible innovation. ## Scope and Applications The AI technologies we use or will use include generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and speech recognition. These technologies are or will be applied in the following contexts: • - Automating routine administrative tasks •- Assisting with developing routine internal and non-sensitive communications •- Sentiment analysis to understand patterns and trends in large data sets ## Data privacy and security Protecting the privacy and security of individuals' data, sensitive and classified information is of paramount importance to us. We ensure that any data used in AI systems is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Protective Security Policy Framework and other relevant data protection laws. Personal information is only collected, used, and shared where necessary, and in ways that comply with our privacy policies. ## AI governance and oversight We are developing guidance material and implementing rigorous governance processes to monitor and oversee the use of AI within OPC. This includes: • - Appointment of an Accountable Official in accordance with Policy for the responsible use of AI in government. •- Establishing mechanisms for oversight of all AI projects by senior management within OPC. •- Developing policies relating to use of AI and information technology systems by all staff in OPC. •- Availability of AI training for all staff. •- Using the Commonwealth’s AI Assurance Framework for new uses of AI. ## Usage patterns and domains The following section identifies OPC’s classification of AI use and the domains where they are applied in accordance with the classification system for AI use under the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government: ### Usage patterns The following usage patterns describe possible use of AI in OPC: • - Decision making and administrative action •- Analytics for insights •- Workplace productivity •- Image processing ### Domains The following domains describe the domains where AI tools are applied across OPC: • - Service delivery •- Compliance and fraud detection •- Policy and legal •- Corporate and enabling services. ## Continuous improvement As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible AI, we will regularly review and update our AI policies and practices. This includes staying informed about new developments in AI technology, ethics, and regulatory requirements. We strive to improve the transparency, fairness, and effectiveness of our AI systems through continuous learning and adaptation. This statement will be reviewed annually, when we make a significant change to our approach to AI, or when new factors impact this statement. ## Contact information We are committed to engaging with stakeholders and providing opportunities for feedback on our use of AI systems. If you have questions, concerns, or would like more information about how OPC uses AI, please contact us at:~~\ •~~ - Email: enquiries@opc.gov.au~~\ •~~ - Mailing Address: Locked Bag 30, Kingston ACT 2604, AUSTRALIA
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