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28th annual report of the Australian Institute of Criminology, 2000

ISSN 0311-449X
Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology, 2000

Appendix 6 : Freedom of Information

This statement is provided in accordance with section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982. It refers to the structure of the AIC and the categories of documents it holds, with information as to how access can be made.

Establishment, Organisation and Functions

The earlier section entitled Enabling Legislation, Objectives and Functions, and Appendix IV, Staff of the Australian Institute of Criminology, provide detail on the role of the AIC, and its structure and functions.

Categories of Documents

  • General Internal papers and records, including working drafts, statistical records, copies of facsimiles, interagency and general correspondence and papers, policy documents (including recommendations and decisions) and work plans
  • Executive Briefing papers and submissions prepared for the Attorney-General, ministerial correspondence and replies to parliamentary questions
  • Research Research, development and evaluation papers, records of consultations, statistical data holdings, conference proceedings and publications
  • Administration Finance, establishment, personnel, recruitment, staff development, office services and tender files

Freedom of Information Statistics

There was one Freedom of Information request made to the AIC in 1999-2000. Freedom of Information requests can be made by writing to the Manager, Administration and Finance, Australian Institute of Criminology, GPO Box 2944, Canberra, ACT 2601.