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.
ºÚÁÏÌìÌà 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 ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃseek 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.
ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃsupports 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
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- ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃStaff Payment remediation
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