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Capability 6.3.1

Public Sector & Public Interest Institutional Capacity

Definition

The ability of public sector and public interest institutions to design, procure and deploy AI systems responsibly, supported by clear governance structures, dedicated leadership and ethical oversight. Includes coordination, procurement standards and workforce readiness for AI governance.

Examples

  • Australia’s AI in Government Assurance Framework (2024)
  • Netherlands Algorithm Register
  • AI Playbook for the United Kingdom Government.

Indicators

  • Policies on AI use in government
  • AI governance unit existence and resourcing
  • Public sector AI risk/ex-post audits
  • Staff AI/data literacy in oversight agencies and roles
  • Transparency of AI use in government – registers or published documentation

National AI Plan

PLAN COMMITMENT

Significant commitment

Strong focus in the plan on building APS institutional capacity. Enhances government capability to deploy AI through the AI Plan for the Australian Public Service, GovAI infrastructure, Chief AI Officer roles and workforce training initiatives (Action 6). Focuses on skill building, capacity building, whole-of-government coherence, and coordination (Action 6). Significant commitment by government aligns with recommendation to close this critical gap, although greater and ongoing attenttion is recomended.

Stocktake

Is the Stocktake missing evidence?

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