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Policies

Our collection policy, code of conduct, FOI processes and other key policies that define NFSA obligations and set expectations for engaging with the public.

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia's (NFSA) policies outline how we manage the national audiovisual collection and interact with the public.

This includes our collection and information access policies, disclosure requirements and workplace standards, as well as privacy commitments and website terms of use.

These frameworks ensure transparency, ethical practice and compliance with Australian Government obligations.

Important legal information relating to NFSA’s website, including copyright, disclaimers and takedown processes.

Terms of use

Understand the conditions for using NFSA digital platforms.

Privacy 

Learn how the NFSA manages personal information and ensures compliance with the Privacy Act 1988.

This includes through our:

Collection policy

Guiding principles for the development, preservation and sharing of the NFSA collection.

View our NFSA Collection Policy 2022 (PDF, 941 KB).

Freedom of information

Details on how to make a freedom of information (FOI) request, associated processes, and contact information.

View our freedom of information page.

Freedom of information disclosure log

Lists documents released in response to FOI requests, published under section 11C of the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

View our FOI disclosure log.

Public interest disclosure

Outlines whistleblower protections for current and former public officials reporting suspected wrongdoing under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013.

View our public interest disclosure page.

Tenders and contracts

Provides details on tender opportunities and reported contracts, including those above $100,000 disclosed under the Senate Order for entity contracts.

View our tenders and contracts.

APS Code of Conduct breaches

These procedures apply in determining whether a person who is an Australian Public Service (APS) employee in the NFSA, or who is a former APS employee who was employed in the NFSA at the time of the suspected misconduct, has breached the APS Code of Conduct (the Code) in section 13 of the Public Service Act 1999.

Procedures for breaches

View our Procedures for determining breaches of the APS Code of Conduct and for determining sanction

Enterprise agreement

Our Enterprise Agreement forms the terms and conditions for staff at the NFSA.

View the NFSA Enterprise Agreement 2024 to 2027.

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