There were no documents found in your uploaded files that discuss AI-related procurement or implementation programs by state or federal governments in Australia.
If you’re looking to understand how Australia is rolling out AI technologies via procurement contracts—including digital automation, surveillance, or administrative services in sectors like welfare, law enforcement, or health—I recommend doing the following:
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Next Steps for Deeper Investigation
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Search Government Portals
You can explore procurement and tender data via:
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AusTender (Federal Government)
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data.gov.au (for open datasets)
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Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) – often leads federal AI/tech projects
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[State Procurement Portals] (e.g., Buy.NSW, Tenders VIC, SA Tenders)
Use keywords like:
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"AI services", "machine learning", "automated decision-making", "surveillance technology", "predictive analytics", or "digital identity".
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Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests
To dig deeper into contracts, decision-making models, or risk assessments, submit targeted FOIs to:
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Department of Home Affairs (often relevant to biometrics/surveillance AI)
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DTA and any local health/human services departments
🧠 Suggesting Framing Language for FOI or Public Inquiry
You could ask:
“Please provide documentation relating to the procurement, implementation, or evaluation of AI or algorithmic decision-making systems used by your department since 2020. This includes, but is not limited to, any systems used in welfare assessment, fraud detection, public safety, or risk profiling.”
This framing will help cut through the bureaucratic avoidance, while tapping into terminology they’ll recognize.
Would you like me to help:
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Draft an FOI request template?
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Search the open web (e.g. news, watchdog reports, or tender announcements)?
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Track which departments or contracts to prioritise?
Let me know how you’d like to proceed.
