38884 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

38884 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology: How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 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 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 a total of $2,311,632.41 has been spent on artificial intelligence in the 2025/26 financial year, including costs associated with training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions, and other related expenses.