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Appendix 1 - Freedom of Information Act 1982: Section 8 Statement

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) requires Commonwealth Government agencies to make available information about their organisation, functions and operations and about rules and practices used in making decisions that affect members of the public.

Section 8 of the FOI Act requires each agency to publish detailed information about the way it is organised, its powers, the kinds of decisions made, arrangements for public involvement in work of the agency, documents held by the agency and how members of the public can access these documents.

The body of this Annual Report explains the major functions of the Department, the issues currently affecting members of the public and the role of the other agencies in the Portfolio. This statement supplements that general information to meet the requirements of s.8 of the FOI Act and is correct as at 30 June 2001.

In this statement, particulars of the organisation and functions of the Department are detailed under each outcome and output.

How to get information

Anyone is entitled to apply for access to documents under the FOI Act. However, in many cases you may not need to use the FOI Act. First, try asking the Department or looking at the Department's website (www.dcita.gov.au). The information you want may be readily available. An alternative is to approach the Manager of Corporate Communications, phone (02) 6271 1255, who may be able to help you. If you do decide to make a formal request under the FOI Act, the Department's FOI Coordinator (phone (02) 6271 1657) can assist you.

The Secretary holds general power to grant or refuse access to any document held by the Department. The Secretary has authorised certain officers of the Department to grant and refuse access to documents. Generally access is provided in the form of copies of documents. However, the Department can provide a reading area for the inspection of documents made available under the FOI Act.

Correspondence on FOI matters should be addressed to:

The Secretary
Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
GPO Box 2154
CANBERRA ACT 2601

ATTENTION: Freedom of Information Coordinator

There are a number of agencies which, although part of the Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Portfolio, are not part of the Department. These include:

Australia Council
Australian Broadcasting Authority
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Business Arts Foundation
Australian Communications Authority
Australian Film Commission
Australian Film Finance Corporation Ltd
Australian Film, Television and Radio School
Australian National Maritime Museum
Australian Postal Corporation
Film Australia Ltd
National Archives of Australia
National Australia Day Council Ltd
National Office for the Information Economy
National Gallery of Australia
National Library of Australia
National Museum of Australia
Special Broadcasting Service
Telstra Corporation Limited
The Bundanon Trust

If you wish to obtain information or documents about these agencies, please approach them directly.

Appendix 2

lists their addresses and phone numbers.

For the purposes of the FOI Act, records of the following are records of the Department:

Artbank
ScreenSound Australia-National Screen and Sound Archive
Questacon-the National Science and Technology Centre

Requests for access to documents of Artbank should be directed to the Department's FOI Coordinator.

Requests for access to documents of ScreenSound Australia should be addressed to:

ScreenSound Australia
GPO Box 2002
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Attention: Freedom of Information Coordinator

Requests for access to documents of the National Science and Technology Centre should be addressed to:

National Science and Technology Centre
PO Box E28
KINGSTON ACT 2604

Attention: Freedom of Information Coordinator

Categories of documents

The Department maintains records in various physical forms including:

Files-on a wide range of topics related to the Department's functions. The Records Management Unit maintains details of the files used by the Department.
Card indexes-which are generally used for minor record keeping and in particular for such purposes as indexing reference material.
Computer databases-which are maintained for bulk record keeping.
Audio and visual recordings-held as part of the Department's cultural development activities.

Classes of records

Records are maintained by the Department in one or more physical forms on the following topics:

Cultural matters:

performing, literary and visual arts;
movable heritage;
science and technology;
online cultural and heritage services;
cultural industry development;
library and information services;
arts and heritage collection agencies;
cultural taxation incentives schemes;
arts education;
international cultural relations;
public and educational lending rights;
cultural access programs (Playing Australia, Contemporary Music Touring, Festivals Australia and Visions of Australia);
taxation issues relating to the cultural sector;
return of indigenous cultural property;
Cultural Ministers Council;
national cultural organisations;
use of new media in the cultural and heritage sectors;
promotion of sponsorship and philanthropy for the arts;
departmental support of the National Australia Day Council;
National Portrait Gallery;
Old Parliament House;
the Centenary of Federation in 2001;
the Acton Peninsula Project;
Federation Fund Major Projects;
Federation Community Projects;
Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects;
film; and
film agencies.

Telecommunications:

telecommunications policy, legislation and regulation;
radiocommunications policy, legislation and regulation;
postal policy, legislation and regulation;
international communications-bilateral and multilateral arrangements including INTELSAT, INMARSAT, UPU and APPU;
national relay service;
communications standards arrangements;
regional telecommunications infrastructure fund;
grants to consumer bodies and for research into telecommunications;
IT&T industry development programs;
IT&T industry development aspects of government procurement;
Telstra and Australia Post-corporate accountability;
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy Program;
Networking the Nation (NTN);
Telecommunications Service Inquiry Implementation;
Untimed Local Calls Agreement-in association with the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) manage implementation of contract awarded to Telstra; and
Mobile Phones on Highways Agreement-manage implementation of contract, awarded to Vodafone.

Broadcasting and Intellectual Property:

commercial and satellite broadcasting;
community broadcasting;
national broadcasting;
broadcasting technology;
television and radio, including digitisation, pay television, subscription and narrow-casting services;
intellectual property policy;
online content policy and legislation; and
TV Fund, including TV Blackspots Program.

Corporate and Coordination:

financial management;
personnel matters;
advice on legal and other matters;
contracts and information management; and
other corporate support services.

Questacon-National Science and Technology Centre:

science and technology;
education; and
corporate support.

ScreenSound Australia-National Film and Sound Archive:

management of the national collection of moving image and recorded sound materials;
conservation and preservation; and
corporate support.

Some of this material may be exempt from disclosure under the FOI Act.

Manuals

In accordance with s.9 of the FOI Act, a list has been compiled of unpublished manuals and other documents used by Department officers as a guide to procedures and practices to be followed when dealing with the public. The list is correct as at 30 June 2001 and is available on request from the FOI Coordinator or any office of the National Archives of Australia.

Functions and powers by outcome and output.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

Outcome 1 - A rich and stimulating cultural environment.

Output 1.1: - Cultural support and awareness.

Output 1.2: - Increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Centenary of Federation and encourage participation in events celebrating the Centenary.

Output 1.3: - Understanding and knowledge of Australian history, culture and portraiture through access to Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery.

Output 1.4 - New facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.

Outcome 2 - A competitive and sustainable advantage in the global information economy.

Output 2.1: - Strategic advice, programs and policy to achieve competitive and diverse communications and information technology industries and services.

Outcome 3 - Australians value science and technology's contribution to our culture and economic prosperity.

Output 3.1 - Programs and exhibitions that engage people in science and technology.

Outcome 4 - Increased use, enjoyment and safety of Australia's audiovisual heritage.

Output 4.1 - A high quality, safe and accessible national audiovisual collection.

Output 4.2 - The National audiovisual collection is widely accessed by the public.

Various Corporate and Coordination

Output 1.1: Cultural support and awareness.

The Department is responsible for the provision of strategic policy advice covering the arts, cultural development and film. It also administers a range of programs which support cultural excellence, provide access to cultural activities, promote Australia's moveable heritage, support Australian film production and develop cultural activities.

Functions

Major functions are to:

provide the Ministers with advice on arts, heritage and cultural development issues;

administer cultural and heritage programs (including public lending rights and cultural access programs) and tax incentives schemes;
administer direct financial assistance to the national cultural organisations and national arts training institutions;
provide secretariat services to committees within cultural and heritage programs;
provide the Ministers with advice on new media developments in the cultural and heritage sectors and administer new media programs;
provide the Ministers with policy advice on matters concerning Federation Fund Major Projects, Federation Community Projects and Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects, and administer the funding of these projects;
provide the Ministers with advice on film and film agencies, and administrative issues, including overseeing administration of the Australian Film Commission, Australian Film Television and Radio School, ScreenSound Australia, the Australian Film Finance Corporation and Film
Australia Limited;
administer the Commonwealth grant to the Australian Children's Television Foundation;
administer the scheme for certification of Australian films for tax concessions under Divisions 10B and 10BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, and the Film Licensed Investment Company Scheme; and
provide advice on and administer the certification scheme in respect of the entry of foreign actors to Australia under Schedule 2 of the Migration Regulations 1994.

Powers

The Department administers the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 and the Public Lending Right Act 1985. Employees exercise delegated powers under those Acts. The Department advises the Ministers on the administration of the National Library of Australia Act 1960, the National Gallery Act 1975, the Australia Council Act 1975, the National Museum of Australia Act 1980, the Archives Act 1983, and the Australian National Maritime Museum Act 1990.

Departmental employees also exercise delegated decision-making powers under Schedule 2 of the Migration Regulations 1994 and Divisions 10B and 10BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 and advise the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation in relation to the exercise of powers vested in him under the Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973, the Film Licensed Investment Company Act 1998 and the Australian Film Commission Act 1975.

Employees also exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Output 1.2: Increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Centenary of Federation and encourage participation in events celebrating the Centenary.

The Department provides the secretariat that supports the National Council for the Centenary of Federation.

The National Council develops strategies to promote awareness and understanding of the Centenary across the community. It is also responsible for planning and coordinating a range of national events and celebrations to mark the Centenary. The Council administers a History and Education Program which supports activities encouraging Australians to gain a better understanding of the processes that led to Federation, to reflect on 100 years of Australian achievements, and to look to Australia's future as a nation.

Powers

Employees in the secretariat exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Output 1.3: Understanding and knowledge of Australian history, culture and portraiture through access to Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery.

The Department has a Division within the Arts Group which is responsible for managing Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery.

Functions

Major functions are to:

provide the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation with advice on the redevelopment and refurbishment of Old Parliament House;
manage implementation of Government decisions concerning redevelopment and refurbishment of Old Parliament House; and
provide the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation with advice on the National Portrait Gallery.

Powers

Employees exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Output 1.4: New facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.

The Acton Peninsula Project Taskforce is responsible for managing the construction of new facilities for the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies at Acton Peninsula, Canberra. The project was completed within budget and formally opened by the Prime Minister on 11 March 2001.

Output 2.1: Strategic advice, programs and policy to achieve competitive and diverse communications and information technology industries
and services.

This output is provided by the Telecommunications Division, the Broadcasting and Intellectual Property Division, and the Research, Statistics and Technology Branch.

The relevant Divisions assist Government in developing and implementing policy, maintaining the regulatory framework and administering programs in accordance with the Government's broader objectives. The Divisions develop policy and administer programs in consultation with the community and industry and on the basis of relevant research and analysis into technical and statistical information, and an assessment of the broader social and economic implications.

Policy advice promotes access to a range of communications services for all Australians and provides appropriate consumer safeguards.

The Department's program administration complements the broader policy objectives. It provides assistance for communities in regional, rural and remote areas to access services.

Telecommunications Division

The Telecommunications Division consists of the Enterprise and Radiocommunications Branch, the Telecommunications Competition and Consumer Branch, Networking the Nation (NTN) Branch, the Information Technology (IT) Industry Development Branch, the Regional Communications Policy Branch, the Agreement Implementation Section and the Telecommunications Service Inquiry (TSI) Implementation Task Force.

Functions

Major functions are to:

manage the administration and coordination of Government Business Enterprise (Telstra and Australia Post) policy, including financial policy and shareholder issues, and manage Australia's interests in the Universal Postal Union;
provide policy advice in relation to the Telecommunications Act 1997 and associated and subordinate legislation, including price regulation, universal service, access to infrastructure and services, competition arrangements, and the Australian Communications Industry Forum; consumer safeguards, social justice and technical standards;
liaise with the Australian Communications Authority (ACA);
provide policy advice in relation to the Radiocommunications Act 1992;
manage the Department's role in the Internet Assistance Program;
regional policy development, including management of Universal Service Obligation delivery, and regional communications policy initiatives;
develop guidelines and associated promotional material relating to the NTN program-the Commonwealth's Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund;
receive, examine and advise on applications being developed and considered under the NTN program, as input to the NTN Board's assessment and decision making process;
service the NTN Board and manage other aspects of the program's administration, financial management and accountability;
monitor the implementation, progress and outcomes of projects approved by the NTN Board, in continuing cooperation with State and Territory Governments;
oversee the operation of the National Relay Service contract;
in association with the ACA, manage implementation of the contract awarded for the Untimed Local Calls Agreement (Telstra) and the Mobile Phones on Highways Agreement (Vodafone);
implement initiatives flowing from the Government's response to the Telecommunications Service Inquiry Report;
provide the Minister with advice on ICT industry development aspects of government procurement;
administer the industry development elements of the Government's IT outsourcing initiative;
administer the Software Engineering Quality Centres program and the Test IT program;
administer Alliance Programs, including Carrier Industry Development Plans, Partnerships for Development, Endorsed Supplier arrangements and Major Project Approvals;
administer the Building on IT Strengths program; and
administer the Launceston Broadband Project and the Commonwealth Technology Port project.

Powers

The Division advises the Minister on the exercise of his powers under the:

Australian Communications Authority Act 1997;
NRS Levy Imposition Act 1998;
Radiocommunications Act 1992;
Radiocommunications (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1992;
Radiocommunications (Transmitter Licence Tax) Act 1983;
Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Act 1997;
Radiocommunications (Receiver Licence Tax) Act 1983;
Radiocommunications Taxes Collection Act 1983;
Telecommunications Act 1997;
Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Charges) Act 1997;
Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999;
Telecommunications (Numbering Charges) Act 1997;
Telecommunications (Universal Service Levy) Act 1997;
Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989;
Telecommunications (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1997;
Telstra Corporation Act 1991; and
Trade Practices Act 1974, Parts XIB and XIC

Divisional employees exercise delegated powers under the Telstra Corporation Act 1991 (in relation to social bonus programs), the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Publications

Telecommunications Service Inquiry, Connecting Australia: Report of the Telecommunications Service Inquiry, Canberra, 2000.

Broadcasting and Intellectual Property Division

The Broadcasting and Intellectual Property Division consists of Public Broadcasting Branch, Licensed Broadcasting Branch, Digital Television Branch and Intellectual Property Branch.

Functions

Major functions are to:

provide the Minister with advice on community broadcasting policy and administer community broadcasting grants;
provide the Minister with advice on national broadcasting policy and responsibilities in relation to the ABC and the SBS;
provide the Minister with advice on intellectual property policy;
provide the Minister with advice on general broadcasting transmission matters, particularly those relating to the network formerly known as the national transmission network;
administer programs that increase access to broadcasting services;
provide the Minister with advice on commercial broadcasting policy, digital radio and television, new broadcasting and information network services and technologies and administrative issues;
provide the Minister with advice on the Minister's responsibilities in regard to the Australian Broadcasting Authority;
consult with industry, particularly on the development and application of the minimum regulation necessary to implement Government policies;
monitor international broadcasting developments and provide advice to the Minister on relevant aspects;
contribute to the Government's strategic direction for the information economy by providing policy advice on online content;
provide the Minister with advice on commercial and satellite content policy; and
provide the Minister with advice on Australian content on free-to-air commercial television and pay TV policy.

Powers

Division employees exercise delegated powers under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and the Telstra Corporation Act 1991 (in relation to social bonus programs) and advise the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts in relation to the exercise of powers vested in him under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, the Radio Licence Fees Act 1964, the Television Licence Fees Act 1964, the Datacasting Charge Imposition Act 1998, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, the Special Broadcasting Service Act 1991, and the National Transmission Network Sale Act 1998.

Divisional employees exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Communications Research Unit

The Communications Research Unit conducts research and provides advice and information on communications and information technology issues.

Functions

The major function of this Branch is to engage in a targeted program of research and statistics gathering to ensure that the economic and technical implications of policy options are properly examined and explained.

Powers

Employees exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Output 3.1 Programs and exhibitions that engage people in science and technology.

The National Science and Technology Centre opened in 1988 as a joint Australia-Japan Bicentennial project. It operates as a semi-autonomous agency within the Department.

Functions

The Centre has the following functions to:

promote and enhance the quality of science and technology education and communication;
develop and operate programs that demonstrate the significance and relevance of, and Australia's contribution to, science and technology;
provide public access to programs;
promote, whether in Australia or elsewhere, the dissemination of information and knowledge about science and technology;
exchange programs and conduct joint programs with other appropriate persons or bodies, whether in Australia or elsewhere;
engage in sponsorship, marketing and other commercial activities relating to the centre's functions;
seek gifts for the purposes of any or all of its functions; and
provide advice to governments on the centre's functions and on the public understanding of science and technology.

Powers

Employees of the Centre exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Output 4.1 A high quality, safe and accessible national audiovisual collection.

Output 4.2 The national audiovisual collection is widely accessed by the public.

ScreenSound Australia is the national institution responsible for collecting, preserving and making accessible Australia's audiovisual heritage. Its headquarters are in Canberra, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and representation in Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth. It operates as a semi-autonomous organisation within the Department.

Functions

ScreenSound Australia has the following functions to:

acquire moving image and recorded sound materials and associated documentation and equipment, of cultural significance which form part of Australia's audiovisual heritage;
catalogue the collection to make it more accessible to the public;
preserve and provide safe storage for the national collection;
conserve, restore and copy audiovisual materials;
provide access to the collection and the wider audiovisual heritage;
increase knowledge, appreciation, use and enjoyment of Australia's audiovisual heritage; and
contribute to the development of audiovisual archiving nationally and internationally.

Powers

Employees of ScreenSound Australia exercise delegated powers under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 and the Public Service Act 1999.

Various outputs-Corporate and Coordination.

The Corporate and Coordination Division contributes to a range of the Department's outputs. The Legal, Parliamentary and Coordination Branch, the Corporate Communications group and the other Corporate Services areas perform corporate management functions. The division provides corporate and coordination services to both the Department and the National Office for the Information Economy.

Functions

The corporate and coordination functions are to:

provide financial policy and management advice including monitoring financial performance;
develop and implement policies, procedures and systems relating to effective human resource management and development;
provide support services in the areas of supply, accommodation and office services, property planning and management and information services and systems;
provide advice and assistance in relation to legislative development and other legal issues;
provide Parliamentary liaison and Ministerial support services;
coordinate cross portfolio matters and provide advice to the Minister and management; and
provide corporate communications services and advice to the Ministers, the Parliamentary Secretary and the Department.

Powers

Divisional employees exercise delegated powers under the Public Service Act 1999 and associated legislation, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, and the Archives Act 1983.

Arrangements for outside participation and public involvement.

Departmental employees participate in a wide range of organisations reflecting the broad range of the Department's functions. The Department has an ongoing involvement in the following organisations and committees.

Australia Business Arts Foundation

The Australia Business Arts Foundation is a wholly-owned Commonwealth company limited by guarantee.

Established in 1994, the Foundation's primary purpose is to encourage and facilitate creative
partnerships between business and cultural bodies and to promote awareness of the benefits of supporting Australian arts and culture.

Committee on Taxation Incentives for the Arts

This committee was established to oversee the operation of the Cultural Gifts Program, which offers tax incentives for donations of cultural heritage items to public museums, art galleries and libraries and the supplementary Cultural Bequests Program.

The committee's principal role is to assess the veracity and acceptability of the value of gifts under the scheme, and to make recommendations on the appointment of valuers. The committee also advises the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation on selection of bequests under the Cultural Bequests Program.

Committee members are appointed on the basis of their expertise in cultural heritage matters, with a view to covering the full range of cultural heritage material and achieving representation from both the commercial and institutional sectors. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides a representative on the committee.

Community Broadcasting Foundation

The Community Broadcasting Foundation is an independent body, established to distribute funds to the community broadcasting sector. The Board of the Foundation is appointed by members of the community broadcasting sector and is structured to represent both community and special interest licensees and aspirant groups. A senior officer of the Department is also on the Board.

Cultural Ministers Council

The Cultural Ministers Council (CMC) was established in 1984-1985 by agreement between the Prime Minister, the Premiers and the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory. In 1991, New Zealand became a full member of the CMC in lieu of its previous status as an observer.

The CMC is the Ministerial forum for exchanging views on issues affecting cultural activities in Australia and New Zealand and the basis for cooperative effort to cultural benefit to citizens of Australian States and Territories and New Zealand.

The CMC consists of the Ministers responsible for cultural activities in the Commonwealth, the Australian States and Territories and New Zealand. The relevant ministers from Papua New Guinea and a representative from Local Government are invited to attend meetings with observer status. The Department is represented on the Standing Committee of the Cultural Ministers Council.

Heritage Collections Council (HCC)

Established in 1993, through the Cultural Ministers Council, the HCC is a joint Commonwealth, State and museum sector body responsible for the development of national approaches designed to increase the level of access to and care of Australia's heritage collections.

Key initiatives include the development of the Australian Museums Online (AMOL) Internet site, and the development and promotion of a National policy and strategy for the conservation of collections.

Media and Communications Council (MACC)

The MACC is an informal body made up of representatives of public interest groups, trade unions and consumer organisations with an interest in broadcasting issues. It seeks to promote information flow to the public, and public participation in the decision-making processes affecting broadcasting. Present membership of the MACC includes the Communications Law Centre; the Media, Entertainment and the Arts Alliance; the Australian Caption Centre; the Community and Public Sector Union; the Australian Writers Guild; and the Australian Federation of Consumer Organisations. The Department meets with MACC twice a year.

National Australia Day Council

The National Australia Day Council (NADC) is a non-profit public interest company, limited by guarantee. It was incorporated in 1990 and is partly funded by the Commonwealth.

Its purpose is to coordinate national Australia Day activities and to contribute through national programs to the development of national pride. The State/Territory Australia Day councils/committees are autonomous bodies which liaise with the NADC to form a nationwide Australia Day network.

National Cultural Heritage Committee

The National Cultural Heritage Committee is established under section 15 of the Protection of Moveable Cultural Heritage Act 1986. The Committee has ten members-four represent different Australian collecting institutions, four must have expertise in the cultural heritage of Australia, one represents the Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee, and one is a nominee of the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.

The committee advises the Minister for the Arts and the Centenary of Federation on the operation of the Act, the inclusion and classification of objects on the National Cultural Heritage Control List, and the operation of the National Cultural Heritage Account.

The Committee also maintains, under section 22 of the Act, a register of Expert Examiners who advise on the significance of Australian cultural heritage objects.

Public Lending Right Committee

The Public Lending Right (PLR) Committee, appointed by the Minister in accordance with the Public Lending Right Act 1985, determines eligibility, approves payments and provides advice and recommendations to the Minister about the operation of the Act or the Public Lending Right Scheme. Committee members comprise representatives from the writing, publishing and library communities.

The PLR Committee also provides advice to the Minister on administration and operational matters relating to the new Educational Lending Right Scheme.

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