34847 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 16 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34847 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	10 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34847_2026
Document guid:	e1b33adc-2025-4c39-b4dc-971f84ae2598

34847 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology: What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

Hon Penny Simmonds: As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that no public engagement surveys are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence.