en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Western Australian Government has announced the launch of a public sector artificial intelligence initiative aimed at enhancing AI application capabilities to improve service delivery, reduce administrative workloads, accelerate approval processes, and elevate decision-making across agencies.
According to the announcement, the government believes that broader application of AI can contribute to improvements in community safety, health outcomes, and education services. To this end, an AI Centre of Excellence will be established to provide capacity support for agencies in developing and deploying AI tools, and to ensure that systems can be scaled across government where appropriate. The Centre will house an AI uplift team responsible for providing expert knowledge to assist agencies in delivering higher-value AI solutions, along with a central policy and governance function focused on safe and responsible use.
Additionally, the government will establish an AUD 10 million AI Investment Fund aimed at attracting collaboration with industry and universities to pilot and scale AI projects that demonstrate measurable benefits in productivity or service delivery. The Fund will also be accompanied by a procurement mechanism to facilitate the government's access to AI technologies and suppliers. The government stated that this centralized approach is intended to reduce duplication across agencies and ensure that AI investments deliver tangible outcomes for the public sector.
The initiative accompanies the release of the WA Government's Digital Strategy 2026–2030, which outlines plans to improve data sharing, enhance public sector collaboration, upskill employees, and further integrate AI into government services.
Minister for Science and Innovation Stephen Dawson stated that the plan aims to enhance the government's ability to serve the community as technology evolves. He said the Cook Labor Government is committed to ensuring the public sector continues to effectively serve Western Australians, and that the development of AI presents a significant opportunity to improve service delivery across various government functions. Dawson added that the new framework is designed to position the state at the forefront of emerging technology development. By establishing the AI Centre of Excellence and the investment fund, Western Australia will remain at the cutting edge of technological innovation and equip the public sector with the resources necessary to meet evolving demands. He also noted that the approach is intended to support long-term government capacity building, developing and securing the skills and infrastructure needed for the future, ensuring the state is prepared for the years ahead.
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