Chair’s Report to the AGM, by Anna JohnstonThis is my second and final annual report as Chair of the APF.I have really enjoyed being Chair – it is plenty of work (!) but also plenty of variety, especially in the range of topics we deal with, and media enquiries we receive. (Although I think Nigel… Read More

Chair’s Report to the AGM, by Anna JohnstonThis is my first report as Chair of the APF – a role I have much enjoyed over the past year.I would like to pay tribute to the enormous amount of work done by both our Board members and other members of the APF, working on various projects… Read More

Among the other voices calling for our civil rights not to be lost in the rush to fight ‘the war on terror,’ the Australian Privacy Foundation has been trying to inject some sense into the public debate.See the web-site for updates of the media and policy activities in which we have been involved since August.And… Read More

Here’s an update on what the Australian Privacy Foundation has been doing, and what’s coming up.(1) Policy ActivitiesA report by Nigel Waters on submissions, letters and other policy work done since February is attached.Volunteers are always sought for this work. In particular, we have just been asked to make a submission by 6 May on… Read More

Planning is underway for the main APF event of the year – The Big Brother Awards. Hopefully you have heard about it though our website and promotional activity. Below is an update to let you know what is happening and to encourage you to get involved, spread the word – and nominate!Nominations close this Thursday, 30 September.Also,… Read More

Annual Report to the 2003 AGM – John Corker2003 provided the first full year of operation for the APF as an incorporated entity. The key achievements for the year were:the enhanced operation and content of the APF website at https://www.privacy.org.authe conduct of Australia’s inaugral Big Brother Awards (“BBAs”) andthe many submissions made by the APF to… Read More

Policy Coordinator’s Report to the 2003 AGM – Nigel WatersJanuary 2003Submission to Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) on Issues Paper, Workplace Privacy. Inquiry re-commenced in October – discussion papers to be issued soon.Submission to Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner (OFPC) on draft Information Sheet Taking Reasonable Steps to Make Individuals Aware Personal Information about… Read More

Chair’s Report to the AGM, by John Corker Background The APF was incorporated on 25 October 2002. It has operated with an interim committee of myself, David Vaile, Julie Cameron, Roger Clarke and Nigel Waters with Nigel being the public officer. It has held three meetings since incorporation working towards this first AGM. In anticipation… Read More