Freedom of information
Applicants should be aware that all documents in the possession of the government, including those about this grant opportunity, are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA) (‘FOI Act’). Information submitted in applications and all related correspondence, attachments and other documents may be made publicly available under the FOI Act. The FOI Act gives members of the public a legally enforceable right to apply to access documents – subject to certain exemptions – held by the South Australian Government, its government agencies, local government authorities, statutory and regulatory bodies and South Australian universities.
Privacy and information policy
The Department and broader South Australian Government comply with the Government of South Australia’s Information Privacy Principles Instruction. The Department collects information (including personal information) as reasonably necessary for the purposes and functions of:
- administering our grants and funding programs, including the Program
- keeping you informed about the Program, relevant upcoming events, grant funding initiatives and outcomes, our services, special events or client feedback surveys, as well as our activities in general
- improving our websites and other services.
The collection and use of information extends to use of such information by the Treasurer or Department for the purposes as outlined above. By participating in the Program, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and use of information for the purposes outlined below and that the provision of such information (particularly within the South Australian Government or relevant third parties) is essential to the proper administration of the Program.
Any information contained in or relating to an application, including information identified by an applicant as confidential information for the purposes of applying for funding under this Program, may be disclosed by the Department, or used by the Department:
- to its employees, advisers or third parties in order to manage the Program, including but not limited to, for the purposes of verifying information in, evaluating and assessing the application
- for the purpose of verifying applications, income or approved purchases – the Department may provide information to other agencies nominated in your application, including (but not limited to) Revenue SA or the Office of the Technical Regulator or any third parties engaged on their behalf
- for due diligence, monitoring, reporting and audit purposes
- within the South Australian Government where this serves the legitimate interests of the Department
- in response to a request by a House or Committee of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia or South Australia
- for training, systems testing and process improvement, including compiling statistics and reports
- if an application is successful, for promotion of project activities and outcomes
- where information is authorised or required by law to be disclosed
- where the information is already in the public domain.
It is the intent of the government to be transparent with regards to financial assistance provided to industry. The government intends to publicly disclose details of all financial assistance provided by the government for this Program (which will include, but is not limited to, the name of the successful applicant, details of the Project activity, and amount of grant funding).
Disclaimer
No responsibility for any loss or damage caused by reliance on any of the information or advice provided by or on behalf of the South Australian Government, or for any loss or damage arising from acts or omissions made, is accepted by the South Australian Government, its officers, servants or agents.
The Treasurer may vary these guidelines at any time and without notice.
Variation
The Treasurer reserves the right to amend these guidelines and application terms as required.