Information Publication Scheme
The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) is established under the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002 (Cth) (‘the ACC Act’) as Australia’s national criminal intelligence agency. The ACC works in partnership with other law enforcement agencies to develop a national understanding of serious and organised crime.
The ACC is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act). However, in accordance with s 8C(2) of the FOI Act and s 51 of the ACC Act, the ACC is not required to publish any information under the FOI Act otherwise than as permitted or required by the ACC Act.
The ACC recognises that public sector information is a national resource managed for public purposes. To the extent permitted by the ACC Act, the ACC will strive to promote a culture of appropriate proactive disclosure similar to that required by the Information Publication Scheme (IPS).
The ACC Act prescribes the circumstances where certain ACC information can be disclosed. To this end, the ACC discloses information to others, including law enforcement agencies and agencies that are prescribed in the Australian Crime Commission Regulations 2002. However, much of this information cannot be lawfully disclosed to the public.
More information is available in the ACC's Information Publication Scheme Agency Plan.
Information Publication
Who we are
What we do
Who we are
| Position and the provision of the Act of statutory appointment | Name | Term of Appointment |
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CEO Sec 37 Australian Crime Commission Act 2002 |
John Lawler | 1 March 2009 - 28 February 2014 |
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Current Examiners appointments All full time appointments under Sec 46(B) Australian Crime Commission Act 2002. |
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| William Boulton | 17 October 2007 -16 October 2012 | |
| Tim Sage | 19 January 2011 - 18 January 2013 |
Our reports and responses to Parliament
- Annual Reports
- Senate Order Contracts List ( 52KB)
- Senate file list
- Annual Reports on Assumed Identities
Routinely requested information
Operational Information
Section 51 of the ACC Act limits the publication of operational information. In addition, the nature of the ACC's functions mean much of its operational information would, if published, prejudice law enforcement activities.
However, from time to time, the ACC may prepare information of a general nature that explains the way in which the ACC exercises its functions and powers in making decisions or recommendations that affect members of the public. This information will be published on the ACC's website.
Contact Us
Please let us know if you have any feedback on the ACC's Information Publication Scheme.
By post
FOI Coordinator
GPO Box 1936
Canberra ACT 2601
By email
