What is GovAI

GovAI is a whole-of-government service designed to uplift artificial intelligence (AI) capability across the Australian Public Service (APS). It enables APS staff, teams, and agencies to learn about AI, experiment safely, and apply AI tools to improve public service delivery. Whether you're just starting out with AI fundamentals, refining your prompting skills, or building custom solutions, GovAI provides tailored pathways to support your journey. 

Through our website, you can access four key service areas:

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Explore (Opens in a new tab/window)

Browse real examples of AI in action across the APS in our Use Case Library, and try out our Demonstration Apps to see how AI is already supporting government work.
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Learn (Opens in a new tab/window)

Access hands-on training and curated guidance through our Interactive Learning Environment and Knowledge Hub. These resources are tailored to APS needs and designed to fit into your everyday work.
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Collaboration

Collaborate (Opens in a new tab/window)

Work and learn with peers from across the APS. The Collaboration Space makes it easy to share ideas, ask questions, learn from others, and stay up to date with AI news and events across government.
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Build (Opens in a new tab/window)

Test and develop AI applications in a secure, purpose-built hosting environment. GovAI provides a sandbox for safe experimentation, allowing APS teams to explore ideas without risking sensitive data or relying on unvetted tools.
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Our background 

The Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, agreed to the GovAI pilot in May 2024. This agreement helps deliver the strategic aims of the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government(Opens in a new tab/window) in uplifting Artificial Intelligence capability across the APS.

Proven delivery for the APS

GovAI is being operated by the Department of Finance (Finance). The department has a strong track recording of delivering successful enabling services for the APS, including:

  • GovTEAMS
  • GovCMS
  • GovLINK
  • Intra-government Communications Network (ICON)
  • Parliamentary Document Management System (PDMS)
  • Ministerial Communications Network (MCN)
  • Central Budget Management System (CBMS)

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Supporting responsible AI

GovAI will embed relevant policies, guidelines and regulatory frameworks in enabling responsible and secure AI across the APS. These include:

Explore generative AI

Are you part of an APS agency looking to explore generative AI? Take a look at GovAI's services to understand how they can support and uplift AI capability for your staff and teams.
Explore GovAI Services
GovAI enables APS staff, teams, and agencies to learn about AI, experiment safely, and apply AI tools to improve public service delivery. Whether you're just starting out with AI fundamentals, refining your prompting skills, or building custom solutions, GovAI provides tailored pathways to support your journey.