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About our privacy policy
This policy applies to personal information that we collect.
We are bound by, and champion, the provisions of the Privacy Act 1988, including the Australian
Privacy Principles. These principles set out standards, rights and obligations for how to handle and
maintain people's personal information. This includes how personal information is:
• collected
• stored
• used
• disclosed
• quality assured
• secured.
It also includes an individual's right to access or correct their own personal information.
Remaining anonymous
When interacting with us you will generally be able to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym.
However, this may not always be possible. For example, when we assess your eligibility for a
program or service, or we are authorised or required to deal with you as an identified individual, you
may have to provide certain personal information. We will inform you if you are not able to remain
anonymous or use a pseudonym when dealing with us.
How we handle personal information
Collecting personal information
We may collect personal information directly from you, your representative or a third party. While
information is usually collected directly from you or another individual, in certain circumstances we
may also obtain your personal information from other Australian state and territory government
bodies, or other organisations.
We collect and hold a broad range of personal information in records relating to:
• individuals participating in programs and initiatives that we fund
• research we have commissioned
• contract management and funding agreements
• royal commissions
• correspondence from members of the public or organisations to us, the Attorney-General, or
other Australian Government ministers and agencies
• complaints (including privacy complaints) and feedback provided to us
• requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
• legal advice provided by internal and external lawyers
This policy applies to personal information that we collect.
We are bound by, and champion, the provisions of the Privacy Act 1988, including the Australian
Privacy Principles. These principles set out standards, rights and obligations for how to handle and
maintain people's personal information. This includes how personal information is:
• collected
• stored
• used
• disclosed
• quality assured
• secured.
It also includes an individual's right to access or correct their own personal information.
Remaining anonymous
When interacting with us you will generally be able to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym.
However, this may not always be possible. For example, when we assess your eligibility for a
program or service, or we are authorised or required to deal with you as an identified individual, you
may have to provide certain personal information. We will inform you if you are not able to remain
anonymous or use a pseudonym when dealing with us.
How we handle personal information
Collecting personal information
We may collect personal information directly from you, your representative or a third party. While
information is usually collected directly from you or another individual, in certain circumstances we
may also obtain your personal information from other Australian state and territory government
bodies, or other organisations.
We collect and hold a broad range of personal information in records relating to:
• individuals participating in programs and initiatives that we fund
• research we have commissioned
• contract management and funding agreements
• royal commissions
• correspondence from members of the public or organisations to us, the Attorney-General, or
other Australian Government ministers and agencies
• complaints (including privacy complaints) and feedback provided to us
• requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
• legal advice provided by internal and external lawyers
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