The Freedom of Information Act 1982 is Commonwealth legislation that allows the general public to seek access to information held by any Commonwealth agency or authority.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ is a Commonwealth authority and subject to the Act.
If you are lodging a request it is most likely that the current increase in requests will require that СÀ¶ÊÓƵ seek extensions from applicants (as per FOI Act s 15AA ) or, where appropriate, seek an extension of time from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
For advice on what to consider before making an FOI please see the FOI requests page or email foi@anu.edu.au for advice.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ supports the release of information via the Information Publication Scheme.
Other current interest web sites include:
- Renew СÀ¶ÊÓƵ
- Student encampment and protests at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ and the FAQ page includes information on the review of the Socially Responsible Investment Policy
- and
- СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Staff Payment remediation
FOI requestsAny member of the general public can make a request under FOI to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ seeking access to documents held by the organisation. It can relate to any specific: event, process, project, service…
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ has an established procedure for staff and students (both past and present) for accessing information contained in their personal staff or student files.СÀ¶ÊÓƵ does not charge for accessing…
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ the schemeThe Information Publication Scheme (IPS) requires СÀ¶ÊÓƵ to make publicly available operational information and information disclosed under the Act. In accordance with Section 8(1)…
As an СÀ¶ÊÓƵ employee the information you generate whilst performing your duties is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth). It is possible at some stage during your employment you…