Freedom of Information
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.
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵseek 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 /freedom-of-information/foi-requests or email foi@anu.edu.au for advice.
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵsupports the release of information via the Information Publication Scheme see /freedom-of-information/information-publication-scheme.
Other current interest web sites include:
- Student encampment and protests at ANU/news/all-news/student-encampment-and-protests-at-anu the FAQ page includes information on the review of the Socially Responsible Investment Policy /news/all-news/student-encampment-protest-faqs.
- New childcare facilities on campus FAQs and .
- ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵStaff Payment remediation /news/all-news/payment-remediation
FOI requestsAny member of the general public can make a request under FOI to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵseeking access to documents held by the organisation. It can relate to any specific: event, process, project, service…
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵhas an established procedure for staff and students (both past and present) for accessing information contained in their personal staff or student files. ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵdoes not charge for accessing…
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ the schemeThe Information Publication Scheme (IPS) requires ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵto make publicly available operational information and information disclosed under the Act. In accordance with Section 8(1)…
As an ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵemployee 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…