WGEA

Workplace Gender Equality Agency

Tracked since 26 Feb 2026 · 1 change of substance across 4 captures · last changed 26 June 2026

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  2. substantive Rewrites the statement to disclose AI supporting internal service delivery and case management, drops the "no AI in service delivery" line and the named tools.

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    • New disclosure: AI supports internal service delivery, including case management and drafting responses to enquiries, with staff review of all outputs
    • Removed: statement that WGEA does not employ AI in service delivery
    • Removed: named applications (automated document summarisation, virtual assistants)
    • Removed: commitment to develop a responsible AI usage policy, replaced by generic "appropriate governance and controls"
    • Removed: DTA domain and usage-pattern classification (Corporate and Enabling / Workplace Productivity)
    • Adds monitoring commitments: usage levels, outcomes and reporting for quality assurance
    • Statement date now 18 May 2026 (previously last updated 25 February 2025)
    • Removed: Commitment dropped (will): Develop a responsible AI usage policy aligned with DTA resources
    • Removed: Safeguard dropped: acceptable use policy
    • Added: Commitment: no public-facing AI without a human added
    • Added: Domain added: service delivery
    • Added: New commitment (human oversight): All AI outputs reviewed and approved by WGEA staff before use; advisory only
    • Added: New commitment (will not): AI not used for statutory decision-making, compliance determinations, auditing outcomes or enforcement actions
    • Added: New commitment (will not): No AI interacting directly with the public or deciding about individuals without human involvement
    • Added: Safeguard added: human review of outputs
    • Changed: Public-facing AI use: none → with human review
    • Changed: Stated last-updated date: 2025-02-25 → 2026-05-18
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What the statement says

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WGEA says it uses AI internally for workplace productivity and to support internal service delivery processes such as case management and responding to enquiries, with all outputs reviewed and approved by staff. It rules out AI for statutory decision-making, compliance determinations, auditing or enforcement, and the Chief Operating Officer is the accountable official. read by Claude Opus 5

What it says AI is used for

  • Workplace productivity
  • Corporate and enabling
  • Service delivery

Public-facing AI: yes, with human reviewcommits to a human intermediary

Safeguards named: human review of outputs

Against the Standard 8/8

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

What the policy requiresPolicy v2.0

Accountable official
Chief Operating Officer
Strategic position on AI
not mentioned
AI use-case register
not mentioned
Staff training
not mentioned
Policy version referenced
unspecified version

What the AI Plan asksAI Plan

Chief AI Officer
not mentioned

Currency as of 29 Aug 2026

Review cadence
annually and when the approach changes
Says it was last updated
5 May 2026
Last change we observed
26 June 2026
Updated since policy 2.0
yes
Annual review
within a year of its own date

Commitments

  • will notAI not used for statutory decision-making, compliance determinations, auditing outcomes or enforcement actions
  • will notNo AI interacting directly with the public or deciding about individuals without human involvement
  • human oversightAll AI outputs reviewed and approved by WGEA staff before use; advisory only
  • willReview and update the statement annually or when significant changes occur

The statement

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In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government, the following information provides the Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s (WGEA) statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) transparency. (Template language)

Consistent with this policy, an AI system is 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. AI systems vary in their levels of autonomy and adaptiveness after deployment, ranging from traditional rules-based systems through to more advanced systems that use statistical or machine-learning techniques

WGEA uses AI to enhance workplace productivity and to support internal service delivery processes, including case management, in a controlled and human-centred manner. AI is not used for statutory decision-making, compliance determinations, auditing outcomes, or enforcement actions.

AI is used internally to support staff in managing and responding to enquiries, including supporting staff in managing and responding to enquiries using approved information sources. All outputs are reviewed and approved by WGEA staff prior to use. AI outputs are advisory only and do not replace human judgement or decision-making.

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WGEA does not use AI systems to directly interact with members of the public or to make decisions that affect individuals without human involvement. All external communications are reviewed and issued by WGEA staff.

AI is used only as an internal support capability and does not change WGEA’s accountability for the accuracy, quality, or appropriateness of information provided.

WGEA monitors the use of AI to ensure it operates as intended and aligns with responsible AI principles. This includes monitoring usage levels, outcomes where AI assistance is not applied, and maintaining oversight through appropriate reporting mechanisms to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.

The Chief Operating Officer was designated as the accountable official on 19 December 2024 and is responsible for ensuring that AI use complies with relevant legislation, whole-of-government policy, and internal governance arrangements. (Template language)

WGEA maintains appropriate governance and controls to ensure its use of AI aligns with guidance provided by the Digital Transformation Agency.

For enquiries or feedback regarding WGEA’s use of AI, please contact: wgea@wgea.gov.au

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Data management and governance

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    # WGEA\_\_ # AI transparency statement 18 May 2026 [Publication](https://www.wgea.gov.au/taxonomy/term/4630) [All industries](https://www.wgea.gov.au/taxonomy/term/4406) [Reporting](https://www.wgea.gov.au/terms/reporting) [For everyone](https://www.wgea.gov.au/taxonomy/term/4636) In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for rthe Responsible uUse of AI in gGovernment, the following information provides the Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s (WGEA) statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ttransparency. Consistent with Policy for Responsible Use of AI in Governmentthis policy, an AI system is 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. Whereas automated systems, rangeing from traditional rules-based systems (for example a system which calculates a rate of payment in accordance with a formula set out in legislation) through to more specialised systems which use automated tools to predict andthrough to more advanced systems that use statistical or machine-learning techniques ## Usage WGEA uses AI to enhance workplace productivity and to support internal service delibveratey processes, including through the use of machine learning. ## Usage At this time, WGEA does not employ AI in service delivcase management, in a controlled and human-centred mannery. AI is not use in compliance, auditing, d for statutory decision-making processes. WGEA uses AI to enhance workplace productivity and support corporate and enabling functions. These applications focus on streamlining internal processes and automating routine tasks. Use tools like automated document summarisation and virtual assistants to streamline workflows and improve efficiency, compliance determinations, auditing outcomes, or enforcement actions. AI is used internally to support staff in managing and responding to enquiries, including supporting staff in managing and responding to enquiries using approved information sources. All outputs are reviewed and approved by WGEA staff prior to use. AI outputs are advisory only and do not replace human judgement or decision-making. ## Public interaction and impact At this time, WGEA idoes not usinge AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be sigsystems to directly interact with members of the public or to make decisions that affect individuals without human involvement. All external communicantly impacted by, without a human intermediary or intervention. The WGEA is using AI in the domain of Corpotions are reviewed and issued by WGEA staff. AI is used only as an internal support capability and does not change WGEA’s accountability for the accuracy, quality, or appropriateness of information provided. ## Monitoring and accountability WGEA monitors the use of AI to ensure it operates and Enabling, and usage pattern of Workplace Productivity. ## Monits intended and aligns with responsible AI principles. This includes monitoring usage levels, outcomes where AI assistance is not applied, and maintaining oversight through appropriate reporting and Accountabilitymechanisms to support quality assurance and continuous improvement. The Chief Operating Officer was designated as the accountable official on 19 December 2024. As the accountable official, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for ensuring the compliance of AI use in accordance with internal and external and is responsible for ensuring that AI use complies with relevant legislation, whole-of-government policiesy, and relevant regulations and legislation within the Agency. ## Responsible AI usage policy As part of the governance of AI use in the Agency, a responsible AI usage policy will be developed to ensureinternal governance arrangements. ## Responsible AI governance WGEA maintains appropriate governance and controls to ensure its use of AI alignments with the resourguidances provided by the Digital Transformation Agency. ## Contact Iinformation For ienquiries or feedback regarding WGEA’s use of AI, please contact us at : [wgea@wgea.gov.au](mailto:wgea@wgea.gov.au.) ## Review and Uupdates This AI Transparency Statement was last updated on 25 February 2025. It will be reviewed and updated annually or when significant changes occur. ## More WGEA policies ### [ WGEA privacy policy ](https://www.wgea.gov.au/about/governance/privacy-policy) ### [ Data management and governance ](https://www.wgea.gov.au/about/governance/data-management-and-data-governance) ### [ Compliance strategy ](https://www.wgea.gov.au/about/governance/WGEA-Compliance-Strategy)
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    # WGEA AI transparency statement In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for responsible use of AI in government, the following information provides the Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency.\ Consistent with Policy for Responsible Use of AI in Government, an AI system is 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. Whereas automated systems range from traditional rules-based systems (for example a system which calculates a rate of payment in accordance with a formula set out in legislation) through to more specialised systems which use automated tools to predict and deliberate, including through the use of machine learning. ## Usage\ At this time, WGEA does not employ AI in service delivery. AI is not use in compliance, auditing, or statutory decision-making processes. WGEA uses AI to enhance workplace productivity and support corporate and enabling functions. These applications focus on streamlining internal processes and automating routine tasks. Use tools like automated document summarisation and virtual assistants to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. ## Public interaction and impact At this time, WGEA is not using AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, without a human intermediary or intervention. The WGEA is using AI in the domain of Corporate and Enabling, and usage pattern of Workplace Productivity.\ ## Monitoring and Accountability The Chief Operating Officer was designated as the accountable official on 19 December 2024\. As the accountable official, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for ensuring the compliance of AI use in accordance with internal and external policies, and relevant regulations and legislation within the Agency.\ ## Responsible AI usage policy As part of the governance of AI use in the Agency, a responsible AI usage policy will be developed to ensure alignment with the resources provided by the Digital Transformation Agency. ## Contact Information For inquiries or feedback regarding WGEA’s use of AI, please contact us at wgea@wgea.gov.au. ## Review and Updates This AI Transparency Statement was last updated on 25 February 2025. It will be reviewed and updated annually or when significant changes occur.
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    WGEA AI transparency statement In accordance with the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) Policy for responsible use of AI in government, the following information provides the Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency. \ Consistent with Policy for Responsible Use of AI in Government, an AI system is 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. Whereas automated systems range from traditional rules-based systems (for example a system which calculates a rate of payment in accordance with a formula set out in legislation) through to more specialised systems which use automated tools to predict and deliberate, including through the use of machine learning. Usage \ At this time, WGEA does not employ AI in service delivery. AI is not use in compliance, auditing, or statutory decision-making processes. WGEA uses AI to enhance workplace productivity and support corporate and enabling functions. These applications focus on streamlining internal processes and automating routine tasks. Use tools like automated document summarisation and virtual assistants to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. Public interaction and impact At this time, WGEA is not using AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, without a human intermediary or intervention. The WGEA is using AI in the domain of Corporate and Enabling, and usage pattern of Workplace Productivity. \ Monitoring and Accountability The Chief Operating Officer was designated as the accountable official on 19 December 2024\. As the accountable official, the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for ensuring the compliance of AI use in accordance with internal and external policies, and relevant regulations and legislation within the Agency. \ Responsible AI usage policy As part of the governance of AI use in the Agency, a responsible AI usage policy will be developed to ensure alignment with the resources provided by the Digital Transformation Agency. Contact Information For inquiries or feedback regarding WGEA’s use of AI, please contact us at wgea@wgea.gov.au. Review and Updates This AI Transparency Statement was last updated on 25 February 2025. It will be reviewed and updated annually or when significant changes occur.
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