Information Publication Scheme

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:

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