Audit Committee examines public service frameworks for artificial intelligence

THE Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will hear from a range of entities this coming Friday, November 15, as part of its inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities.

Chair of the JCPAA, Linda Burney MP, said, "It is critical that overarching frameworks are in place to support public sector entities while they consider how they may best use emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

"Our inquiry has so far received submissions from a range of entities describing their current and planned use of these technologies. The committee looks forward to speaking with key entities and policy owners to determine how whole-of-government frameworks are operating and whether improvements need to be made.’

Hearing program

Friday 15 November 2024
Committee Room 1R3
Parliament House

9am - Policy roundtable

Department of Finance
Attorney-General’s Department
Department of Home Affairs
Australian Signals Directorate
Australian National Audit Office             

11am - AI in Government Taskforce roundtable

Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Digital Transformation Agency
Australian National Audit Office

12pm - Commonwealth Ombudsman

12.45pm - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

1.30pm - Close

Further details of the inquiry – including the submissions received and public hearings – are available on the inquiry website.

 

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