Inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities

On 12 September 2024, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit adopted an inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities.

The Committee will specifically examine the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and processes by public sector entities to conduct certain functions, including but not limited to the delivery of services, to help achieve their objectives.

The inquiry will have particular regard to matters included in its terms of reference.

The Committee invites submissions to the inquiry addressing these terms of reference by Friday 25 October 2024.

The Committee will make use of existing submissions to the Inquiry into Commonwealth Financial Statements 2022-23 that were requested from Commonwealth agencies on their use of AI.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 4615
jcpaa@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

Evidence received by the Committee during its Inquiry into the 2022-23 Commonwealth Financial Statements indicated an increase in the adoption of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities to perform certain functions but that there may not yet be adequate governance frameworks in place to regulate and monitor this use. The Committee has therefore undertaken this specific inquiry into the use and governance of AI by Commonwealth entities to provide some important initial oversight of the current and potential future impacts of this emerging and fast developing technology in delivering outcomes for the Australian public.

Track Inquiry

Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissions

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

Accessibility

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