Artificial intelligence transparency
This artificial intelligence transparency statement outlines how the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) responsibly implements artificial intelligence in alignment with Australian government policy and the Digital Transformation Agency's standards. It details Austrade's definition of AI, its internal use cases for workplace productivity and analytics, and the governance mechanisms, training requirements, and oversight structures in place. The statement ensures that AI is used under human supervision and complies with relevant legislation regarding privacy and ethics.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
This document is for the public, clients, and staff to understand how Austrade governs and implements artificial intelligence.
What the document contains
The document covers Austrade's definition of artificial intelligence, its adoption and use cases in workplace productivity and analytics, internal training requirements, security risk management, and agency governance mechanisms.
The text does not include technical specifications of the algorithms used, procurement criteria for external vendors, or penalties for non-compliance by staff.
- Austrade implements artificial intelligence responsibly in alignment with Australian government policy.
- Staff must complete mandatory AI Foundations training and confirm internal policies before accessing generative AI tools.
- Austrade currently limits AI usage to workplace productivity and analytics for insights, ensuring human review for all outputs.
- An Accountable Official oversees AI matters with review processes managed by an internal AI Working Group.
· Introduction · How Austrade defines AI · Austrade’s approach to AI adoption and use · How Austrade uses AI · Classification of AI system use cases · Monitoring and Governance · Updates to this Statement
How it scores
Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.
Accountability
3/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
Be personally accountable for the use of AI outputs including the ability to explain and justify any advice or decisions based on those outputs.
How Austrade uses AI
screening score · 2026-10-23
Fairness
3/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
Review and verify all AI outputs in full including for potential biases and discrimination against any individual or group.
How Austrade uses AI
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
screening score · 2026-10-23
Human Oversight
3/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
AI is only used under human supervision.
Monitoring and Governance
screening score · 2026-10-23
Privacy
3/5Protection of personal data and private life
AI use complies with all relevant legislation and regulation regarding Privacy and AI.
Monitoring and Governance
screening score · 2026-10-23
Transparency
5/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
Austrade is committed to transparency in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This statement outlines how we responsibly implement AI in line with government policy.
Introduction
screening score · 2026-10-23
Enforcement
3/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
For each AI tool, a security risk management plan and system authorisation is required prior to deployment.
Monitoring and Governance
screening score · 2026-10-23
Impact Assessment
3/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
AI use cases are assessed for potential negative impacts.
Monitoring and Governance
screening score · 2026-10-23