| GovAI open trial / GovAI: centrally hosted AI services | Leverage GovAI as a centralised AI hosting service to provide agencies a secure, Australian-based platform for developing customised AI solutions at low cost. | - Tools that boost productivity and support safe, responsible AI use.
- Interactive training, use case library, and collaboration space to uplift capability and encourage use.
- Development environments and AI model brokerage for safe Gen AI experimentation and deployment
- Shared knowledge stores to support AI training and inference.
| Late 2026 for foundational capabilities with milestone deliverables throughout 2026, including provision of vetted, onshore versions of AI models and capability support |
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| GovAI Chat | Provide access to secure generative AI for everyone in the public service | Pilot a purpose-built AI assistant, GovAI Chat, for APS staff leveraging GovAI | Mid 2026 for a beta trial to be deployed to gather APS user feedback, and to test core functions and security |
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| Guidance on public and enterprise AI services | Clear guidance on the use of public generative AI tools to give public servants confidence to use platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini up to OFFICIAL level information. | - Protective Security Policy Framework Policy Advisory 1 – OFFICIAL Information Use with Generative Artificial Intelligence published 07 October 2025 (Department of Home Affairs)
- Updated Staff guidance on public generative AI published 10 October 2025 (Digital Transformation Agency)
- Updated Agency guidance on public generative AI published 10 October 2025 (Digital Transformation Agency)
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| Support for AI tool procurement | Continue to enhance AI procurement pathways to make it easier for agencies to access trusted AI products and services in line with government standards. | - Guidance on AI procurement in government to be published by December 2025
- Introducing AI-specific subcategories within Marketplaces and Panels on BuyICT.gov.au
- AI Model Contract published by October 2025
- Existing AI model contract clauses to be maintained and updated in line with AI advancements
| - Guidance on AI procurement to be published by December 2025
- Broader AI procurement tool changes to be complete by late 2025 to early 2026.
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| Re-using intellectual property | Provide a platform where intellectual property (IP) is discoverable and reusable across the APS which will reduce duplication, reduce costs, and accelerate knowledge sharing within the APS. | An upgraded GovAI Use Case Library that supports IP storage and reuse across agencies in collaboration with Australian Government Consulting | - Early to mid 2026: Service design and consultation
- Late 2026: Development and launch
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| Central register of generative AI assessments | A centralised register for completed assessments for AI systems and services. | Establish a secure, centralised register for completed generative AI assessments (including FOCI, IRAP, cyber-security, and impact assessments), enabling agencies to reference and reuse prior evaluations to streamline procurement and diffusion across the APS. | Mid 2026: OFFICIAL:Sensitive document storage |
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| New whole-of-government cloud policy | A new whole-of-government cloud policy to support responsible AI use in government by ensuring agencies can securely and efficiently leverage cloud infrastructure. | Whole-of-government cloud policy published in December 2025 | Completed |
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