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.

The Australian National University is a Commonwealth authority and subject to the Act.

The Act was amended in 2010 with the objective of making it easier to access information held by Commonwealth agencies or authorities. It aims to do this through:

  • A 'pro-disclosure' culture (favouring release of information); and
  • The abolition of application fees and reducing processing fees.
FOI Disclosure Log
Information Publication Scheme

Many applications for information that the University receives relate to information that is available within the University's Annual Report, which is accessible via the Strategic Planning,…

ANU has an established procedure for staff and students (both past and present) for accessing information contained in their personal staff or student files. ANU does not charge for accessing…

About the schemeThe Information Publication Scheme (IPS) requires ANU to make publicly available operational information and information disclosed under the Act. In accordance with Section 8(1)…

As an ANU 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…