AI Transparency Statement - Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Question

FSANZ didn't publish an AI transparency statement until a month after the deadline set by the policy for the responsible use of AI in government. Regarding FSANZ's answer to FSANZ SQ25-003029 during the 2025-26 Supplementary Budget Estimates: 1. The agency said that ''The delay was due to relevant staff's availability.'' How many staff were involved in the drafting and publishing of the statement? 2. When the agency says ''availability'', does it mean the staff involved were unable to work on the statement as they were occupied with other tasks, or because they were on leave?

Answer

Please see attached answer.

Documents

• Question with answer (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• FSANZ SQ26-002739.pdf (opens in a new tab)