diff --git a/.github/workflows/test_and_release.yml b/.github/workflows/test_and_release.yml
index 029b353..5fc262c 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test_and_release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test_and_release.yml
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Python Semantic Release
         id: release
-        uses: relekang/python-semantic-release@v9.15.2
+        uses: relekang/python-semantic-release@v9.16.1
         with:
           github_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}