25638 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Mental Health

25638 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Mental Health: How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am advised that the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission's 2026/27 budget includes approximately $2,000 in specific licensing costs related to artificial intelligence. Furthermore, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has indicated it will continue to explore the use of AI during the year, though associated costs are not separately identified in its budget