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.
The Australian National University 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 91ÊÓƵseek 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.
91ÊÓƵsupports the release of information via the Information Publication Scheme.
Other current interest web sites include:
- Renew ANU
- Student encampment and protests at ANU and the FAQ page includes information on the review of the Socially Responsible Investment Policy
- and
- 91ÊÓƵStaff Payment remediation
FOI requestsAny member of the general public can make a request under FOI to 91ÊÓƵseeking access to documents held by the organisation. It can relate to any specific: event, process, project, service…
91ÊÓƵhas an established procedure for staff and students (both past and present) for accessing information contained in their personal staff or student files.91ÊÓƵdoes not charge for accessing…
About the schemeThe Information Publication Scheme (IPS) requires 91ÊÓƵto make publicly available operational information and information disclosed under the Act. In accordance with Section 8(1)…
As an 91ÊÓƵemployee 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…