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Privacy statement

General privacy information

When visiting this website, a record of your visit is logged. The following information, supplied by your browser, is recorded for statistical purposes:

  • the user's server address
  • the user's operating system (for example Windows, Mac etc)
  • the user's top level domain name (for example .com, .gov, .au, .uk etc)
  • the date and time of the visit to the site
  • the screens accessed and the documents downloaded
  • the previous site visited
  • the type of browser used.

No attempt will be made to identify users or their browsing activities except in circumstances in which the identification is legally authorised or required, such as in the investigation of a criminal offence, or in compliance with a search warrant or subpoena.

Cookies

The website only uses 'session cookies' for maintaining navigation details. These cookies do not remain on your computer after completion of an Internet session.

Email feedback

When you email the contact officer, your feedback will be read and considered by the staff working on the website. When you email our technical feedback address, your email may be read and actioned by contractors who are bound by confidentiality and privacy agreements.

Collection of personal information

When you email us we will record your e-mail address and only use it for the purpose for which you provided it. It will not be added to a mailing list unless you have specifically requested this. We will not use your email address for any other purpose and we will not disclose it without your consent.

Other personal information collected by us, for example through the use of an online form, will only be collected by lawful and fair means and used for a lawful purpose. It will be collected with your consent, and the purpose for collection should be clear and explicit.

Contacting the Privacy Commissioner

Advice about the Internet and personal information can be found on the Privacy Commissioner's website. If you have privacy concerns please visit the Privacy Commissioner's website or contact them direct at:

Sydney Office
Telephone 1300 363 992 (for the cost of a local call anywhere in Australia)
TTY 1800 620 241
Facsimile +61 2 9284 9666
Post
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW 1042
Australia

Canberra Office
Telephone +61 2 6247 3658
Facsimile +61 2 6247 3358
Post
GPO Box 2999
Canberra City ACT 2601
Australia

Email privacy@privacy.gov.au