Freedom of information
DSTG is pleased to meet the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, and proactively provide information about our organisation.
In keeping with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), as amended on 1 November 2010, an Information Publication Scheme is now in place to provide the Australian public with access to a broad range of government information. The information available on this page is freely available for downloading. Some of the information relating to DSTG can be accessed from the Defence website. If you are unable to find the information you are after please contact us using our Contacts page.
Freedom of Information Requests
To request information from DSTG under Freedom of Information, please visit the Defence Freedom of Information web page.
Information Publication Scheme
In accordance with the latest reforms to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the introduction of the Information Publication Scheme, Defence has drafted an Information Publication Scheme Plan, to which DSTG is party.
Under the Information Publication Scheme, DSTG is pleased to make available the following information:
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Details of the agency's structure |
See Our structure |
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Details of the agency's functions, including its decision making powers and other powers affecting members of the public |
See About DSTG. |
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Details of statutory appointments of the agency |
See Our leadership Advisory board - while not a statutory body, the Advisory Board is appointed by the Minister |
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Annual reports |
Defence annual reports |
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Details of consultation arrangements for members of the public to comment on specific policy proposals |
Public comment can be made via DSTG's online enquiry form |
| Information in documents to which the agency routinely gives access in response to requests under the FOI Act | Defence disclosures log |
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Information that the agency routinely provides to Parliament |
Defence disclosures log |
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Details of an officer (or officers) who can be contacted about access to the agency's information or documents under the FOI Act |
Freedom of Information Directorate Tel: +61 2 6266 2200 |
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Operational information |
Recruitment Policy Defence Recruitment - Frequently Asked Questions Ethics in research |
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Our Publications |
Publications |
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Other relevant information |
No. of DSTG staff (full time equivalent): approximately 2296 Gender breakdown: 80% male, 20% female No. of DSTG sites: 8
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