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 plansspecific categories of information must be publishedagencies may proactively publish other government information.Agency PlanAgency 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 FOI Contact OfficerAustralian Research CouncilGPO Box 2702CANBERRA ACT 2601 By phone(02) 6287 6622By emailfoi@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 parliamentPublicationsSenate RequirementsPortfolio Budget StatementsAnnual ReportsContractsFile ListsRoutinely requested information and FOI disclosure logConsultation arrangementsContact us