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Screen Australia is committed to safe, ethical, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Screen Australia recognises that AI tools offer opportunities to improve productivity and service delivery, while requiring careful management of risks.
In accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the Responsible use of AI in government , this statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption, and how AI related risks are being managed. (Template language)
Screen Australia enables staff and contractors to use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity in the course of their work and service delivery, while protecting confidential, personal and sensitive information and maintaining public trust.
In March 2026, we updated our internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors. The policy incorporates the Australian Government’s AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025 __ and Staff guidance on public generative AI.__ We also implemented mandatory training for staff on the responsible use of AI.
Our internal policy states the terms for approved usage of AI tools by Screen Australia employees and contractors. It reminds all Screen Australia employees and contractors that they:
- are fully accountable for all work products, advice and decisions
- must not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal confidential, personal or commercial in confidence information.
Screen Australia’s internal policy also states the terms upon which contractors and consultants must follow Screen Australia’s security requirements, and disclose and document their AI use.
AI tools used by Screen Australia staff includes enterprise AI deployed in our closed internal ICT environment, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, as well as publicly available browser-based or app-based AI such as ChatGPT and Claude. Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms. For example, following the directive from Government, Screen Australia staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on agency devices or personal devices that contain a work profile.
The public do not have direct interaction with any Screen Australia systems that utilise AI technologies and will not by impacted by our use of AI. The tasks completed by Screen Australia staff using AI falls into several domains and usage patterns as outlined by the DTA’s Classification system for AI use. (PDF) These are:
- The domains of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’; and
- The usage patterns ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be declared and be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws. We are continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles , which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders. These key principles are:
- Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
In 2025, Screen Australia updated all agency funding application forms to collect information on AI usage in applications, and in projects and activities seeking agency funding. The information is collected for research purposes only, to better inform the agency on how AI tools may be used by applicants.
Screen Australia has a risk-based approach to the use of AI. We monitor the effectiveness of AI systems by having robust governance arrangements, policies and processes; and monitoring AI usage.
We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI to align with Government guidance and requirements, regulation and best practice. We also commit to updating our approaches in accordance with applicable legislation, including relevant copyright and privacy laws.
Screen Australia’s designated accountable official who is responsible for implementing the DTA’s policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include: (Template language)
- reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
- acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
- engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes Also appears in 3 other agencies DPS HOUSEREPS OSGG
- keeping up to date with changing requirements.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption and usage of AI, please contact communications@screenaustralia.gov.au.
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AI Transparency Statement
Screen Australia is committed to safe, responsible, ethical and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (“the Policy”).
In accordance with the requirements under the Policy, this Transparency Statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption. We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI.
Screen Australia’s accountable official who is responsible for implementing the Policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include:
reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes
keeping up to date with changing requirements.
How Screen Australia uses AI
Screen Australia supports the ethical and legal use of AI technologies and services. We do not currently use AI technologies or services where the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, AI usage, without a human intermediary or human intervention. Screen Australia currently uses AI in the domains, as defined by the DTA, of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’. Screen Australia also employs the DTA defined usage patterns of ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Approach to Staff Usage
Staff may access AI technologies and services in the course of their work and on work devices if the technology and service has been approved by the agency. In August 2024, we introduced an internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors, that states the terms upon which our employees and contractors will:
seek approval to use AI technology and services.
use AI technology and services if approved.
This internal policy requires staff to comply with the Australian Government’s Interim guidance on government use of public generative AI toolswhen using any approved AI tool, and reminds employees and contractors of their current obligations under policy, contract and applicable laws. The interim guidance requires staff above all to:
- be able to explain, justify and take ownership of their advice and decisions
- not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal classified, personal or otherwise sensitive information.
The agency also held an internal mandatory webinar to educate Screen Australia staff about these terms of approval and usage.
Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms, such as the February directive regarding DeepSeek. From February 2025, staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on Screen Australia devices or private devices that contain agency email access.
Managing Stakeholder Usage
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles, which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders.
These key principles are:
Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
Transparency
Ethical use of AI
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Fairness
Responsibility and accountability.
Screen Australia is continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI. This includes sharing updates and insights from subject matter experts.
It will be updated as Screen Australia’s approach to AI changes, and at least every 12 months.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption of AI, please contact [email protected]
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- Screen Australia
- About us
- Corporate documents
- Our Approach to AI
- AI Transparency Statement
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AI Transparency Statement
Screen Australia is committed to safe, responsible, ethical and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (“the Policy”).
In accordance with the requirements under the Policy, this Transparency Statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption. We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI.
Screen Australia’s accountable official who is responsible for implementing the Policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include:
reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes
keeping up to date with changing requirements.
How Screen Australia uses AI
Screen Australia supports the ethical and legal use of AI technologies and services. We do not currently use AI technologies or services where the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, AI usage, without a human intermediary or human intervention. Screen Australia currently uses AI in the domains, as defined by the DTA, of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’. Screen Australia also employs the DTA defined usage patterns of ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Approach to Staff Usage
Staff may access AI technologies and services in the course of their work and on work devices if the technology and service has been approved by the agency. In August 2024, we introduced an internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors, that states the terms upon which our employees and contractors will:
seek approval to use AI technology and services.
use AI technology and services if approved.
This internal policy requires staff to comply with the Australian Government’s Interim guidance on government use of public generative AI toolswhen using any approved AI tool, and reminds employees and contractors of their current obligations under policy, contract and applicable laws. The interim guidance requires staff above all to:
- be able to explain, justify and take ownership of their advice and decisions
- not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal classified, personal or otherwise sensitive information.
The agency also held an internal mandatory webinar to educate Screen Australia staff about these terms of approval and usage.
Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms, such as the February directive regarding DeepSeek. From February 2025, staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on Screen Australia devices or private devices that contain agency email access.
Managing Stakeholder Usage
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles, which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders.
These key principles are:
Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
Transparency
Ethical use of AI
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Fairness
Responsibility and accountability.
Screen Australia is continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI. This includes sharing updates and insights from subject matter experts.
It will be updated as Screen Australia’s approach to AI changes, and at least every 12 months.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption of AI, please contact [email protected]
The Screen Guide
Find information about Australian productions, and co-productions with Australia, including key cast and creatives, duration, genre, co-production partners, international sales contacts, website links and more.
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AI Transparency Statement
Screen Australia is committed to safe, responsible, ethical and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (“the Policy”).
In accordance with the requirements under the Policy, this Transparency Statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption. We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI.
Screen Australia’s accountable official who is responsible for implementing the Policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include:
reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes
keeping up to date with changing requirements.
How Screen Australia uses AI
Screen Australia supports the ethical and legal use of AI technologies and services. We do not currently use AI technologies or services where the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, AI usage, without a human intermediary or human intervention. Screen Australia currently uses AI in the domains, as defined by the DTA, of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’. Screen Australia also employs the DTA defined usage patterns of ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Approach to Staff Usage
Staff may access AI technologies and services in the course of their work and on work devices if the technology and service has been approved by the agency. In August 2024, we introduced an internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors, that states the terms upon which our employees and contractors will:
seek approval to use AI technology and services.
use AI technology and services if approved.
This internal policy requires staff to comply with the Australian Government’s Interim guidance on government use of public generative AI toolswhen using any approved AI tool, and reminds employees and contractors of their current obligations under policy, contract and applicable laws. The interim guidance requires staff above all to:
- be able to explain, justify and take ownership of their advice and decisions
- not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal classified, personal or otherwise sensitive information.
The agency also held an internal mandatory webinar to educate Screen Australia staff about these terms of approval and usage.
Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms, such as the February directive regarding DeepSeek. From February 2025, staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on Screen Australia devices or private devices that contain agency email access.
Managing Stakeholder Usage
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles, which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders.
These key principles are:
Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
Transparency
Ethical use of AI
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Fairness
Responsibility and accountability.
Screen Australia is continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI. This includes sharing updates and insights from subject matter experts.
It will be updated as Screen Australia’s approach to AI changes, and at least every 12 months.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption of AI, please contact [email protected]
The Screen Guide
Find information about Australian productions, and co-productions with Australia, including key cast and creatives, duration, genre, co-production partners, international sales contacts, website links and more.
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AI Transparency Statement
Screen Australia is committed to safe, responsible, ethical and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (“the Policy”).
In accordance with the requirements under the Policy, this Transparency Statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption. We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI.
Screen Australia’s accountable official who is responsible for implementing the Policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include:
reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes
keeping up to date with changing requirements.
How Screen Australia uses AI
Screen Australia supports the ethical and legal use of AI technologies and services. We do not currently use AI technologies or services where the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, AI usage, without a human intermediary or human intervention. Screen Australia currently uses AI in the domains, as defined by the DTA, of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’. Screen Australia also employs the DTA defined usage patterns of ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Approach to Staff Usage
Staff may access AI technologies and services in the course of their work and on work devices if the technology and service has been approved by the agency. In August 2024, we introduced an internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors, that states the terms upon which our employees and contractors will:
seek approval to use AI technology and services.
use AI technology and services if approved.
This internal policy requires staff to comply with the Australian Government’s Interim guidance on government use of public generative AI toolswhen using any approved AI tool, and reminds employees and contractors of their current obligations under policy, contract and applicable laws. The interim guidance requires staff above all to:
- be able to explain, justify and take ownership of their advice and decisions
- not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal classified, personal or otherwise sensitive information.
The agency also held an internal mandatory webinar to educate Screen Australia staff about these terms of approval and usage.
Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms, such as the February directive regarding DeepSeek. From February 2025, staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on Screen Australia devices or private devices that contain agency email access.
Managing Stakeholder Usage
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles, which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders.
These key principles are:
Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
Transparency
Ethical use of AI
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Fairness
Responsibility and accountability.
Screen Australia is continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI. This includes sharing updates and insights from subject matter experts.
It will be updated as Screen Australia’s approach to AI changes, and at least every 12 months.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption of AI, please contact [email protected]
The Screen Guide
Find information about Australian productions, and co-productions with Australia, including key cast and creatives, duration, genre, co-production partners, international sales contacts, website links and more.
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AI Transparency Statement
Screen Australia is committed to safe, responsible, ethical and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (“the Policy”).
In accordance with the requirements under the Policy, this Transparency Statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption. We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI.
Screen Australia’s accountable official who is responsible for implementing the Policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include:
reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes
keeping up to date with changing requirements.
How Screen Australia uses AI
Screen Australia supports the ethical and legal use of AI technologies and services. We do not currently use AI technologies or services where the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, AI usage, without a human intermediary or human intervention. Screen Australia currently uses AI in the domains, as defined by the DTA, of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’. Screen Australia also employs the DTA defined usage patterns of ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Approach to Staff Usage
Staff may access AI technologies and services in the course of their work and on work devices if the technology and service has been approved by the agency. In August 2024, we introduced an internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors, that states the terms upon which our employees and contractors will:
seek approval to use AI technology and services.
use AI technology and services if approved.
This internal policy requires staff to comply with the Australian Government’s Interim guidance on government use of public generative AI toolswhen using any approved AI tool, and reminds employees and contractors of their current obligations under policy, contract and applicable laws. The interim guidance requires staff above all to:
- be able to explain, justify and take ownership of their advice and decisions
- not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal classified, personal or otherwise sensitive information.
The agency also held an internal mandatory webinar to educate Screen Australia staff about these terms of approval and usage.
Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms, such as the February directive regarding DeepSeek. From February 2025, staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on Screen Australia devices or private devices that contain agency email access.
Managing Stakeholder Usage
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles, which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders.
These key principles are:
Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
Transparency
Ethical use of AI
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Fairness
Responsibility and accountability.
Screen Australia is continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI. This includes sharing updates and insights from subject matter experts.
It will be updated as Screen Australia’s approach to AI changes, and at least every 12 months.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption of AI, please contact [email protected]
The Screen Guide
Find information about Australian productions, and co-productions with Australia, including key cast and creatives, duration, genre, co-production partners, international sales contacts, website links and more.
__
AI Transparency Statement
Screen Australia is committed to safe, ethical, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Screen Australia recognises that AI tools offer opportunities to improve productivity and service delivery, while requiring careful management of risks.
In accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government, this statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption, and how AI related risks are being managed.
How we use AI
Screen Australia enables staff and contractors to use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity in the course of their work and service delivery, while protecting confidential, personal and sensitive information and maintaining public trust.
In March 2026, we updated our internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors. The policy incorporates the Australian Government’s AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025 and Staff guidance on public generative AI. We also implemented mandatory training for staff on the responsible use of AI.
Our internal policy states the terms for approved usage of AI tools by Screen Australia employees and contractors. It reminds all Screen Australia employees and contractors that they:
are fully accountable for all work products, advice and decisions
must not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal confidential, personal or commercial in confidence information.
Screen Australia’s internal policy also states the terms upon which contractors and consultants must follow Screen Australia’s security requirements, and disclose and document their AI use.
AI tools used by Screen Australia staff includes enterprise AI deployed in our closed internal ICT environment, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, as well as publicly available browser-based or app-based AI such as ChatGPT and Claude. Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms. For example, following the directive from Government, Screen Australia staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on agency devices or personal devices that contain a work profile.
The public do not have direct interaction with any Screen Australia systems that utilise AI technologies and will not by impacted by our use of AI. The tasks completed by Screen Australia staff using AI falls into several domains and usage patterns as outlined by the DTA’s Classification system for AI use. These are:
The domains of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’; and
The usage patterns ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Managing stakeholder usage
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be declared and be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws. We are continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles, which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders. These key principles are:
Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
Transparency
Ethical use of AI
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Fairness
Responsibility and accountability.
In 2025, Screen Australia updated all agency funding application forms to collect information on AI usage in applications, and in projects and activities seeking agency funding. The information is collected for research purposes only, to better inform the agency on how AI tools may be used by applicants.
Monitoring & Compliance
Screen Australia has a risk-based approach to the use of AI. We monitor the effectiveness of AI systems by having robust governance arrangements, policies and processes; and monitoring AI usage.
We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI to align with Government guidance and requirements, regulation and best practice. We also commit to updating our approaches in accordance with applicable legislation, including relevant copyright and privacy laws.
Screen Australia’s designated accountable official who is responsible for implementing the DTA’s policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include:
reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes
keeping up to date with changing requirements.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption and usage of AI, please contact [email protected].
AI Transparency Statement
Screen Australia is committed to safe, ethical, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Screen Australia recognises that AI tools offer opportunities to improve productivity and service delivery, while requiring careful management of risks.
In accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the Responsible use of AI in government , this statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption, and how AI related risks are being managed.
How we use AI
Screen Australia enables staff and contractors to use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity in the course of their work and service delivery, while protecting confidential, personal and sensitive information and maintaining public trust.
In March 2026, we updated our internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors. The policy incorporates the Australian Government’s AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025 __ and Staff guidance on public generative AI.__ We also implemented mandatory training for staff on the responsible use of AI.
Our internal policy states the terms for approved usage of AI tools by Screen Australia employees and contractors. It reminds all Screen Australia employees and contractors that they:
- are fully accountable for all work products, advice and decisions
- must not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal confidential, personal or commercial in confidence information.
Screen Australia’s internal policy also states the terms upon which contractors and consultants must follow Screen Australia’s security requirements, and disclose and document their AI use.
AI tools used by Screen Australia staff includes enterprise AI deployed in our closed internal ICT environment, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, as well as publicly available browser-based or app-based AI such as ChatGPT and Claude. Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms. For example, following the directive from Government, Screen Australia staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on agency devices or personal devices that contain a work profile.
The public do not have direct interaction with any Screen Australia systems that utilise AI technologies and will not by impacted by our use of AI. The tasks completed by Screen Australia staff using AI falls into several domains and usage patterns as outlined by the DTA’s Classification system for AI use. These are:
- The domains of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’; and
- The usage patterns ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Managing stakeholder usage
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be declared and be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws. We are continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles , which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders. These key principles are:
- Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
- Transparency
- Ethical use of AI
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Fairness
- Responsibility and accountability.
In 2025, Screen Australia updated all agency funding application forms to collect information on AI usage in applications, and in projects and activities seeking agency funding. The information is collected for research purposes only, to better inform the agency on how AI tools may be used by applicants.
Monitoring and compliance
Screen Australia has a risk-based approach to the use of AI. We monitor the effectiveness of AI systems by having robust governance arrangements, policies and processes; and monitoring AI usage.
We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI to align with Government guidance and requirements, regulation and best practice. We also commit to updating our approaches in accordance with applicable legislation, including relevant copyright and privacy laws.
Screen Australia’s designated accountable official who is responsible for implementing the DTA’s policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include:
- reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
- acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
- engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes
- keeping up to date with changing requirements.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption and usage of AI, please contact [email protected].
AI Transparency Statement
Screen Australia is committed to safe, ethical, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Screen Australia recognises that AI tools offer opportunities to improve productivity and service delivery, while requiring careful management of risks.
In accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the Responsible use of AI in government , this statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption, and how AI related risks are being managed.
How we use AI
Screen Australia enables staff and contractors to use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity in the course of their work and service delivery, while protecting confidential, personal and sensitive information and maintaining public trust.
In March 2026, we updated our internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors. The policy incorporates the Australian Government’s AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025 __ and Staff guidance on public generative AI.__ We also implemented mandatory training for staff on the responsible use of AI.
Our internal policy states the terms for approved usage of AI tools by Screen Australia employees and contractors. It reminds all Screen Australia employees and contractors that they:
- are fully accountable for all work products, advice and decisions
- must not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal confidential, personal or commercial in confidence information.
Screen Australia’s internal policy also states the terms upon which contractors and consultants must follow Screen Australia’s security requirements, and disclose and document their AI use.
AI tools used by Screen Australia staff includes enterprise AI deployed in our closed internal ICT environment, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, as well as publicly available browser-based or app-based AI such as ChatGPT and Claude. Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms. For example, following the directive from Government, Screen Australia staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on agency devices or personal devices that contain a work profile.
The public do not have direct interaction with any Screen Australia systems that utilise AI technologies and will not by impacted by our use of AI. The tasks completed by Screen Australia staff using AI falls into several domains and usage patterns as outlined by the DTA’s Classification system for AI use. (PDF) These are:
- The domains of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’; and
- The usage patterns ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Managing stakeholder usage
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be declared and be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws. We are continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles , which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders. These key principles are:
- Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
- Transparency
- Ethical use of AI
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Fairness
- Responsibility and accountability.
In 2025, Screen Australia updated all agency funding application forms to collect information on AI usage in applications, and in projects and activities seeking agency funding. The information is collected for research purposes only, to better inform the agency on how AI tools may be used by applicants.
Monitoring and compliance
Screen Australia has a risk-based approach to the use of AI. We monitor the effectiveness of AI systems by having robust governance arrangements, policies and processes; and monitoring AI usage.
We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI to align with Government guidance and requirements, regulation and best practice. We also commit to updating our approaches in accordance with applicable legislation, including relevant copyright and privacy laws.
Screen Australia’s designated accountable official who is responsible for implementing the DTA’s policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include:
- reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
- acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
- engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes
- keeping up to date with changing requirements.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption and usage of AI, please contact [email protected].
AI Transparency Statement
Screen Australia is committed to safe, ethical, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Screen Australia recognises that AI tools offer opportunities to improve productivity and service delivery, while requiring careful management of risks.
In accordance with the principles outlined by the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the Responsible use of AI in government , this statement outlines Screen Australia’s approach to AI usage and adoption, and how AI related risks are being managed.
How we use AI
Screen Australia enables staff and contractors to use AI tools responsibly to improve productivity in the course of their work and service delivery, while protecting confidential, personal and sensitive information and maintaining public trust.
In March 2026, we updated our internal Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Screen Australia Employees & Contractors. The policy incorporates the Australian Government’s AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025 __ and Staff guidance on public generative AI.__ We also implemented mandatory training for staff on the responsible use of AI.
Our internal policy states the terms for approved usage of AI tools by Screen Australia employees and contractors. It reminds all Screen Australia employees and contractors that they:
- are fully accountable for all work products, advice and decisions
- must not input anything into an AI tool that could reveal confidential, personal or commercial in confidence information.
Screen Australia’s internal policy also states the terms upon which contractors and consultants must follow Screen Australia’s security requirements, and disclose and document their AI use.
AI tools used by Screen Australia staff includes enterprise AI deployed in our closed internal ICT environment, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, as well as publicly available browser-based or app-based AI such as ChatGPT and Claude. Screen Australia follows the direction of Government on the use of specific AI platforms. For example, following the directive from Government, Screen Australia staff cannot access or use DeepSeek on agency devices or personal devices that contain a work profile.
The public do not have direct interaction with any Screen Australia systems that utilise AI technologies and will not by impacted by our use of AI. The tasks completed by Screen Australia staff using AI falls into several domains and usage patterns as outlined by the DTA’s Classification system for AI use. (PDF) These are:
- The domains of ‘service delivery’ and ‘corporate and enabling’; and
- The usage patterns ‘workplace productivity’ and ‘analytics for insights’.
Managing stakeholder usage
Any use of AI by our stakeholders, including applicants for funding, must be declared and be consistent with Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, the relevant program guidelines, and any applicable laws. We are continually reviewing opportunities to assist stakeholders to balance the uptake of AI as a tool for innovation and best practice, alongside the safe and responsible use of AI.
In September 2024, Screen Australia published a set of AI Guiding Principles , which publicly articulates our expectations around the proposed use of AI technologies or services by Screen Australia and its stakeholders. These key principles are:
- Talent, creativity, culture and the individual
- Transparency
- Ethical use of AI
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Fairness
- Responsibility and accountability.
In 2025, Screen Australia updated all agency funding application forms to collect information on AI usage in applications, and in projects and activities seeking agency funding. The information is collected for research purposes only, to better inform the agency on how AI tools may be used by applicants.
Monitoring and compliance
Screen Australia has a risk-based approach to the use of AI. We monitor the effectiveness of AI systems by having robust governance arrangements, policies and processes; and monitoring AI usage.
We acknowledge that AI usage and adoption is rapidly evolving, and are committed to ongoing refinement of our policies and approaches to AI to align with Government guidance and requirements, regulation and best practice. We also commit to updating our approaches in accordance with applicable legislation, including relevant copyright and privacy laws.
Screen Australia’s designated accountable official who is responsible for implementing the DTA’s policy is our Chief Operating Officer, Grainne Brunsdon. The accountable official’s other responsibilities include:
- reporting of newly identified high-risk use cases
- acting as Screen Australia’s contact point for AI
- engaging with whole-of-government AI forums and processes
- keeping up to date with changing requirements.
For enquiries about Screen Australia’s adoption and usage of AI, please contact communications@www.screenaustralia.gov.au.
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