Australian Government agencies subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) are required to publish information to the public as part of the Information Publication Scheme (IPS). This requirement is in Part II of the FOI Act and each agency must display on its website a plan showing what information it publishes in accordance with the IPS requirements.

Further information on the FRDC’s agency plan is available from the FRDC website — www.frdc.com. au/About-us/Freedom-of-information.

Role, structure and functions

The FRDC’s role is described on page 13 of this annual report; its structure and functions and legislation under which it is established are described in Appendices A to C.

Access to documents

To seek access to FRDC documents, please contact the FRDC’s FOI Officer: address, telephone and e-mail details are shown inside the back cover of this report. It may not be necessary to request the information under the FOI Act — the FRDC may simply provide it to you when you ask for it. At all times, however, you have the option of applying under the FOI Act.

Fees and charges for FOI

The standard FOI application fee is nil when making your application, however processing charges will apply.

Documents are usually made available for direct access at the FRDC’s office in Canberra. They may also be provided, depending on your preference:

• by post (photocopies) to an address specified in your request, or
• at the Information Access Office (established by the Attorney-General) nearest where you live.