Document Feedback - Review and Comment
Step 1 of 4: Comment on Document
How to make a comment?
1. Use this 
to open a comment box for your chosen Section, Part, Heading or clause.
2. Type your feedback into the comments box and then click "save comment" button located in the lower-right of the comment box.
3. Do not open more than one comment box at the same time.
4. When you have finished making comments proceed to the next stage by clicking on the "Continue to Step 2" button at the very bottom of this page.
Important Information
During the comment process you are connected to a database. Like internet banking, the session that connects you to the database may time-out due to inactivity. If you do not have JavaScript running you will recieve a message to advise you of the length of time before the time-out. If you have JavaScript enabled, the time-out is lengthy and should not cause difficulty, however you should note the following tips to avoid losing your comments or corrupting your entries:
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DO NOT jump between web pages/applications while logging comments.
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DO NOT log comments for more than one document at a time. Complete and submit all comments for one document before commenting on another.
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DO NOT leave your submission half way through. If you need to take a break, submit your current set of comments. The system will email you a copy of your comments so you can identify where you were up to and add to them later.
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DO NOT exit from the interface until you have completed all three stages of the submission process.
(1) QUT is committed to providing, as far as possible, an open environment which enables members of the public and the QUT community to obtain access to information in the University’s possession. (2) In support of this objective, QUT promotes engagement with the community by releasing or publishing information about its activities wherever possible. (3) As a public authority, QUT is required by the Right to Information Act 2009(Qld) (Right to Information Act 2009) and the Information Privacy Act 2009(Qld) to give access to information, including personal information, in documents in its possession or under its control, unless it would be contrary to the public interest (Legislated access scheme, Section 7 below). (4) This Policy applies to all QUT staff and to individuals seeking access to information in documents held by QUT or under its control. (5) This Policy does not apply to entities that are not part of QUT. (6) QUT policy documents are published online in an open access repository (Manual of Policies and Procedures). (7) QUT has a Publication Scheme which provides detailed information on its functions, activities and the information it holds. The Publication Scheme includes information which can be accessed online and promotes engagement by the community with information about the University’s activities. (8) Consistent with the University’s commitment to openness and transparency, the University has a number of administrative access schemes which may allow individuals to access documents and information without formal application under the Right to Information Act 2009 or Information Privacy Act 2009. The schemes are published on QUT’s website and noted below. (9) There will be occasions where it is necessary or appropriate for an application to be made formally under the Right to Information Act 2009 or the Information Privacy Act 2009, for instance, where third party or sensitive information is requested or where there are grounds for considering that the release of information may be contrary to the public interest (as defined in the Right to Information Act 2009). The RTI/Privacy Officer will determine this requirement on a case-by-case basis. (10) Procedures and requirements for making applications under the relevant legislation are published on QUT’s website. (11) The decision maker will assist an applicant to make an application which is compliant with the requirements of these Acts. Under the legislative scheme, applications must be for access to documents (not information) in the University’s possession or control, and this requirement is enforced by the University. (12) Heads of Organisational Units must oversee document searches within their organisational area and must certify that all documents relevant to an application for access have been located. In the event that information cannot be located, a written statement must be provided to the decision maker certifying this and outlining steps that have been taken to locate documents responsive to the application. The RTI/Privacy Officer may require further searches to be undertaken where considered necessary to meet the requirements of the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009. (13) Documents that are University records must be stored in accordance with the Records Governance Policy or other relevant information or data management policies. Staff must make all reasonable efforts to locate documents subject to a Right to Information Act 2009 or Information Privacy Act 2009 application including providing them in full to the Right to Information Act 2009/Information Privacy Act 2009 Officer when requested. (14) Where applications under the RTI Act are made, the fees and charges specified in the Act will be applied by the University. (15) The identity of an applicant or prospective applicant will be protected in accordance with the Information Privacy Policy and will not be made known to another University officer, unless it would be impossible to process the application without the officer knowing the identity of the applicant. (16) Refer to Register of Authorities and Delegations (VC004, VC005) (QUT staff access only).Information Access Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
Section 2 - Application
Section 3 - Roles and Responsibilities
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Section 4 - University Policies
Section 5 - Publication Scheme
Section 6 - Administrative Access
Section 7 - Legislated Access
Application
Locating Documents
Charging for Access to Information
Confidentiality
Section 8 - Delegations