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Portfolio Budget Statements 2018-19 Budget Related Paper No. 1.13A Jobs and Innovation Portfolio (Industry, Innovation and Science)

Report State lawOceania · AUadoptedNot AI-specific

This document outlines the 2018-19 budget appropriations and explanations for outcomes and programs within the Industry, Innovation and Science sub-portfolio of the Australian Government. It details strategic directions, resource statements, and specific budgetary measures, including funding allocated to building Australia's artificial intelligence capability to support business. The statements provide financial transparency and accountability to Parliament regarding planned expenditure on science, commercialisation, and industry development.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Department of Industry, Science and ResourcesGovernment

Lead issuer

Legal forceLegally binding

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentLegislatorsPublic sector bodiesResearchers and academics

Members of Parliament, researchers, and public sector bodies seeking information on the Australian government's budgetary allocations and performance targets for science and industry initiatives.

Sectors

Public administrationResearch and science · scientific research and development

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers proposed resource allocations, financial statements, performance criteria, and budget measures for entities within the Industry, Innovation and Science sub-portfolio for the 2018-19 fiscal year. It specifically addresses funding initiatives related to artificial intelligence capability, science awareness, research infrastructure, and business capability development.

What's missing

The text does not contain binding regulatory rules, technical standards for AI deployment, or detailed legal definitions of artificial intelligence technologies.

Key takeaways

The 2018-19 budget allocates specific funding for building Australia's artificial intelligence capability to support business.
The portfolio provides financial and operational oversight for key Australian science and research agencies.
Measures are introduced to support R&D tax incentive targeting and digital transformation initiatives.
The document establishes accountability for proposed annual appropriations and departmental outcomes to Parliament.

Outline

· Portfolio Overview
· Entity Resources and Planned Performance
· Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
· Australian Institute of Marine Science
· Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
· Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
· Geoscience Australia
· IP Australia
· National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
· Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility

IssuedMay 2018

Length44,345 words · 233 pages

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

We present these statements to provide accountability to the Parliament and, through it, the public.

Section 1: President of the Senate and Speaker

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Fairness

1/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

This work will provide a strong evidence driven policy base from which to address gender inequality in the science sector.

1.1 Strategic direction statement

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Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

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Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

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Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

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Transparency

3/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

The PB Statements provide information, explanation and justification to enable Parliament to understand the purpose of each outcome proposed in the Bills.

User Guide

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Enforcement

4/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Titles administration is effective and delivered on a full cost recovery basis, in accordance with regulatory requirements

Table 2.1.3 Sub-program 2.4 - Resources

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Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

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Topics

artificial_intelligence budget_allocation innovation_policy research_and_development science_policy