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Model Brokerage · Australian Government
Configuration dependentA government-managed API gateway for eligible Australian Government agencies, with specific onshore model arrangements.
Source review: 09 Nov 2026 · Exact model configuration not yet verified
Model coverage
GPT-4o onshore instance; Claude and Nova options subject to agreement
API access
Australian Government agency only; GovTEAMS, senior accountable official, onboarding and IP allowlist
Billing
Pilot pay-as-you-go by model use; no upfront costs during pilot
Capacity commitment
No reserved capacity required for this service category.
Storage
The service claims onshore routing for specific models; other options may support global inference.
Retention and training
Page says underlying providers do not retain or train on data and only request metadata is logged by default; verify contract and model route.
Ownership and control
Australian Government-managed brokerage service; underlying inference providers vary by selected model.
What to check before using it
- Confirm agency eligibility and request the Model Brokerage guide.
- Obtain the route and processing conditions for the exact model/version.
- Register application IPs and provision access through the GovAI Developer Portal.
Still to verify
- Full service guide and model-specific onshore routing table
- Current pilot status, agency pricing schedule and contract terms
- Independent assessment scope for each downstream model path
Sources and supported claims
GovAI Model Brokerage ↗
The brokerage is restricted to Australian Government agencies and exposes an API gateway to approved model providers.
Checked 2026-11-09 · Scope: this service profileAvailable models and regional conditions ↗
The page lists an onshore GPT-4o instance and Claude/Nova models, while noting versions may lag.
Checked 2026-11-09 · Scope: this service profileAccess and pricing ↗
During the pilot, the agency pays for model use with no upfront costs; account onboarding is required.
Checked 2026-11-09 · Scope: this service profile