Australian Government - Royal Australian Mint

Annual Report 2005-06

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Corporate Governance

Freedom of Information

Under subsection 8(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, the Mint must report on its activities. In 2005-06 the Mint did not receive any requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

Organisation of the Mint

Details of the Mint's organisational and management structures are set out in the organisational chart on page 1 of this report. The Mint's functions and the decision making powers exercised in carrying out those functions are described in the Overview and Corporate Governance sections of this report.

Arrangements for outside participation

People or organisations outside the Australian Government administration may participate in forming policy or administrative enactments relating to aspects of the Mint's responsibility. They can do this by writing to Treasury portfolio ministers, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Chief Executive Officer of the Mint. In addition, the Mint website includes details of how the public can access information within the Mint.

Categories of documents held by the Mint

The Mint holds a wide range of correspondence, analysis and policy advice by Mint officers, including comments on cabinet submissions and draft s of these and other documents. The Mint also holds representations made to Treasury ministers on matters falling within the Mint's portfolio responsibilities.

The Mint also holds documents relating to its staff organisation and operation including personnel records, organisation and staffing records, financial and expenditure records, and internal operations such as Office procedures and instructions.

Freedom of information applications and initial contact points

The Mint Executive coordinates requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act). Applicants seeking access under the Act to Mint documents should apply in writing to:

Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, telephone (02) 6202 6826, between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday (except public or public service holidays).