Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the AOFM
The AOFM is exploring the benefits of emerging technologies such as AI.
The AOFM follows the policy for the responsible use of AI in government which provides mandatory requirements for departments and agencies relating to accountable officials, and transparency statements.
This page contains AOFM’s AI transparency statement and outlines progress against the outcomes in the AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025.
Key roles
The AOFM has designated the Manager, Data & Digital Solutions as the Accountable Official for artificial intelligence (AI) use within the department.
Accountable Officials are responsible for implementing the policy for the responsible use of AI in government.
A Chief AI Officer (CAIO) will be appointed during 2026. As part of the AI Plan for the Australian Public Service 2025, the CAIO will lead AI transformation at Treasury.
AI Adoption
The AOFM receives information and communication technology (ICT) services from the Department of Treasury. We operate within the constraints of the Treasury ICT environment, including governance and policies around the acceptable use of AI.
Treasury’s endorsed AI products for staff use are Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Copilot Chat. Treasury permits use of some publicly available AI tools in line with the Digital Transformation Agency’s staff guidance on public generative AI.
Enterprise AI tools are piloted based on business needs.
AOFM’s current use of AI is classified as workplace productivity, with the aim over time to leverage AI to enhance our operational efficiency.
Public Interaction with AI
The AOFM does not use AI in ways that that involve direct interaction with the public, and decisions are not made by AI. All use of AI at the AOFM has human oversight.
Governance of AI
Appropriate governance arrangements have been established to support AI within the AOFM.
The Australian Public Service Commission’s AI in Government Fundamentals course is available for all staff and is mandatory under the APS AI plan. As a prerequisite to utilising Enterprise AI tools, staff are required to complete internal training on the use of AI.
The AOFM complies with all applicable legislation and regulations, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM).
The use of AI is governed by Treasury’s IT Acceptable Use Policy, AOFM’s Information Security Policy, and the Policy for responsible use of AI in government.
Update Frequency
AOFM’s transparency statement is reviewed and updated annually or whenever significant changes occur. The most recent update was on 28 February 2026
For further enquiries, please contact the AOFM at enquiries@aofm.gov.au.
