Rights and responsibilities

Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) enables applicants to request documents held by the Australia Council. We do not release documents that would harm the personal or business activities of any applicant, person or organisation. If you want access to documents under the FOI Act you must make a formal application in writing to the Australia Council. Charges may apply.

Privacy

The information provided in grant applications is used when processing and assessing applications. Some of the information from applications may be used for training and system testing by Australia Council staff.

To help promote the Australian arts, the Australia Council distributes information concerning successful grant applications to the Australian and state and territory governments, and to media representatives and the general public. It also publishes this information in its Annual Report and on its website.

We treat all personal information provided in support of an application in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.

Rights and responsibilities

In accordance with the Australia Council Act 1975, the Australia Council upholds the right of people to freedom in the practice of the arts. In so doing, we provide grant support to a large number of individuals, groups and organisations working in and with a range of communities. Our support does not imply or determine that we endorse the views of the artists or participants involved in funded activity. Australia Council grant recipients are required to comply with all applicable laws and their activity should not have the effect of bringing the Australia Council into disrepute.