38761 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Police

Written Question

Published date: 16 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	38761 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Police
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	13 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_38761_2026
Document guid:	1e7fb99a-3eea-4892-85cd-8cb912bdeee0

38761 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Police: How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised that Police spent approximately $340,000 on artificial intelligence in the 2023/24 financial year. The Serious Fraud Office spent $4,073 USD on Artificial Intelligence in 2023/24.