Artificial Intelligence Transparency Statement
The Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) recognises the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making and service delivery.
As the NZEA is currently operating on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (PM&C) ICT systems and policies, our use of and approach to AI aligns with PM&C’s AI Transparency Statement and Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. These have been adapted below.
Our approach to AI transparency:
- Human, societal and environmental wellbeing: AI systems should benefit individuals, society and the environment.
- Human-centred values: AI systems should respect human rights, diversity and the autonomy of individuals.
- Fairness: AI systems should be inclusive and accessible and should not involve or result in unfair discrimination against individuals, communities or groups.
- Privacy protection and security: AI systems should respect and uphold privacy rights and data protection and ensure the security of data.
- Reliability and safety: AI systems should reliably operate in accordance with their intended purpose.
- Transparency and explainability: There should be transparency and responsible disclosure so people can understand when they are being significantly impacted by AI and can find out when an AI system is engaging with them.
- Contestability: When an AI system significantly impacts a person, community, group or environment, there should be a timely process to allow people to challenge the use or outcomes of the AI system.
- Accountability: Human oversight of AI systems should be enabled, and people responsible for the different phases of the AI system lifecycle should be identifiable and accountable for the outcomes of the AI systems.
The NZEA has committed to the Digital Information Agency’s Policy for the responsible use of AI in government. We use AI in a manner consistent with the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles.
In addition to Australia’s AI Ethics Principles, the NZEA has adopted the following 6 AI principles:
- Only AI tools that are authorised for access and use within PM&C’s ICT systems are to be deployed.
- Users must critically examine AI outputs and ensure they can justify their decisions.
- AI input must not include or reveal classified, sensitive, or personal information.
- AI must not be the final decision-maker on government advice and services.
- AI must be used in a manner consistent with the APS Values, Employment Principals and Code of Conduct.
- The NZEA will not use AI in any way that members of the public may directly interact with, or be significantly impacted by, without a human intermediary or intervention.
The NZEA provides guidance to staff, including training in AI fundamentals to help understand compliance and governance arrangements and the requirement to adhere to both internal and external policies.
We are dedicated to fostering public trust by ensuring AI-driven processes remain ethical, responsible, and aligned with the interests of the Australian Government while still being able to harness AI benefits.
For further information on PM&C’s AI governance and transparency please contact Help-ITServiceDesk@pmc.gov.au.
Last updated: 12 May 2026