Lunch and Learn - Session 13: Catch key moments from Senate Estimates with AI
Explore how the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) uses its AI tool “Parlihelper” to summarise Senate Estimates hearings. This session will demonstrate how AI can assist staff in identifying key moments, extracting relevant content, and supporting internal briefings. It’s a practical example of how generative AI can help navigate large volumes of parliamentary content quickly and accurately.
Presenter
Ebony Ford
Facilitator
Daniel Parris
Daniel Parris is an Engagement Manager with GovAI, a whole-of-government program in the Department of Finance working to enable responsible and effective AI adoption across the Australian Public Service (APS). In his role, Daniel works with agencies to accelerate AI adoption through information sharing, capability building, and supporting cross-agency connections. He also oversees the APS AI Use Case Library, which is a central GovAI resource showcasing real-world AI applications in Government, promoting reuse, and fostering innovation across the public sector.
Before joining GovAI, Daniel worked across governance, sustainability, and policy settings. This included work on APS climate reporting, ESG research and methodology design for global investors, and academic research on sustainable finance and climate risk. Daniel has also facilitated group programs in diverse settings, from interactive public service workshops to immersive cultural experiences in remote Indigenous communities.
Participant benefits
Learn how AI can help summarise complex parliamentary proceedings.
See how tools like Parlihelper support briefing and reporting workflows.
Understand how AI can improve responsiveness and reduce manual reviews.
Suitable for
All Staff
Category and User level
This learning experience aligns with the Digital Profession at the Foundation level.
Price
Free of charge.