The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training is holding its first public hearing for its inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the Australian education system.
Ms Lisa Chesters MP, Committee Chair, said, “The Committee is convening a panel of AI experts to open our public hearing program. This panel brings together expertise in education, curriculum innovation and digital technology, the responsible and ethical use of AI, and policy and regulation.”
“The use of generative AI has increased rapidly in the past year including by students and teachers,” Ms Chesters said.
“Submissions to the inquiry have identified issues that we want to explore further, including the risks AI poses to academic integrity, and the potential it offers to personalise learning and address educational disadvantage,” Ms Chesters said. “The Committee will hold further public hearings over the coming months to examine these and other issues in depth, with representatives from government agencies, educational institutions, peak bodies, academics, and others.”
Public hearing details will be posted on the Committee’s website when available. More information on the inquiry, including the full terms of reference and how to make a submission, can be found on the Committee website.
Public hearing details
Date: Wednesday 6 September 2023
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Committee Room 2S3
The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.
Media inquiries
Ms Lisa Chesters MP, Chair
Erin Auld, Media Adviser
Erin.auld@aph.gov.au
(03) 5443 9055
For background information
Committee Secretariat
02 6277 4573
ee.reps@aph.gov.au
For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track this Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.
