The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) is established by Part II of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FoI Act) with effect from May 2011. The IPS aims to transform the freedom of information framework from one that responds to individual requests for access to documents to one that requires agencies to take a proactive approach to publishing information. You can find out more about the IPS on the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) website. Under the Information Publication Scheme: Australian Government agencies are required to publish agency plans specific categories of information must be published agencies may proactively publish other government information. Agency Plan Agency IPS Plan – PDF Format (318KB) – Word Format (242KB) The ARC may be contacted about its information and IPS entry on the following details: By post: Australian Research Council G.P.O Box 2702 Canberra ACT 2601 By phone: (02) 6287 6622 By email: foi@arc.gov.au In accordance with the Agency Plan, the ARC publishes the following information holdings: Who we are - (About Us) What we do - (Our Purpose) Our reports and responses to parliament Publications Senate Requirements Portfolio Budget Statements Annual Reports Contracts File Lists Routinely requested information and FOI disclosure log Consultation arrangements Contact us FOI Delegations ‘The ARC’s FOI instrument that authorises ARC staff to make decisions under section 23 of the FOI Act is in writing and is accessible at ARC FOI Delegations signed (acting) CEO. This FOI authorising instrument is published on the ARC’s website as required within the definition of ‘operational information’ in section 8A(1) of the FOI Act. The ARC has applied redactions to the signature and initials of the (Acting) CEO.’