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Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| corporate-plans | 5 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 42 |\n| pbs | 1 |\n| strategies | 3 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Changes from previous year Nil\nRelated programs in PBS Nil Planned reporting periods 2025–26 to 2028–29\nMeasure types Quantitative and output Related key activity Provide research grant services to government entities\nOutcome The ARC’s RGS are high-quality, fit for purpose and meet the needs of partners\n22 Australian Research Council Corporate Plan 2025–26\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%202025-26%20%28final%29.pdf)`\n- [Page 37]\nFIGURE 4: Performance measurement framework (ARC Corporate Plan 2020–21, page 15)\nVision\nResearch for a creative, innovative and productive Australia\nUltimate outcomes\nClear and identifiable benefit to the Australian public from their investment in research\nAustralia has a diverse and sustainable research workforce\nAustralia has the capacity to respond to emerging priorities\nAustralia has the ability to address community needs through innovative solutions\nIntermediate and long-term outcomes\nGrowth of knowledge and innovation for national benefit\nResearch fosters international engagement\nSustainable pool of excellent researchers\nImpactful engagement within and beyond the research sector\nBusiness, industry and community have access to research findings\nImmediate outcomes\nHighest quality research is funded Better policy Best practice research\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 57]\nPerformance measures\nPerformance Review outcomes are implemented through revised ERA\nmeasure 2.1 methodology, where required\nOutcome Review recommendations are reflected in changes to key ERA\ndocuments (e.g., submission and assessment guidelines) and processes\nMethodology Qualitative\n• progress of changes to key ERA documents are monitored against a\nproject plan and associated timing\nRelated key activities The ARC will\n• implement the outcomes of the review of ERA and EI to ensure they\nare streamlined, remain at the forefront of research assessment and\nmaintain ongoing stakeholder support\n• deliver ERA and EI programs that are rigorous, minimise reporting\nburden and meet Australian Government objectives\nData source ARC records and published material\nMeasure source CP 2021–22 page 24, PBS 2021–22 page 155\nTarget Publication of ERA 2023 submission and assessment documentation\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 62]\nPerformance Review outcomes are implemented through revised EI methodology,\nmeasure 2.5 where required\nOutcome Review recommendations are reflected in changes to key EI documents\n(e.g. submission and assessment guidelines) and processes\nMethodology Qualitative\n• progress of changes to key EI documents are monitored against a\nproject plan and associated timing\nRelated key activities The ARC will\n• implement the outcomes of the review of ERA and EI to ensure they\nare streamlined, remain at the forefront of research assessment and\nmaintain ongoing stakeholder support\n• deliver ERA and EI programs that are rigorous, minimise reporting\nburden and meet Australian Government objectives\nData source ARC data records\nMeasure source CP 2021–22 page 25(1), PBS 2021–22 page 156\nTarget Publication of EI 2024 submission and assessment documentation\nResults 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22(1)\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Program 1.1 Program 1.2 Program 1.3\nDiscovery – research and Linkage – cross-sector Excellence in Research for\nresearch training research partnerships Australia\nAdministered expenses Administered expenses Administered expenses\n$484.5m $326.5m $3.1m\nDepartmental\nARC Departmental\nDepartmental expenses\n$24.3m\nNote: Budgeted expenses are as published in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2020–21 Education, Skills and Employment\nPortfolio.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 181]\nTABLE A4: ARC expenses for outcome 1, 2020–21\nActual\nOutcome 1: Growth of knowledge and innovation Budget* Expenses Variation\nthrough managing research funding schemes, 2020–21 2020–21 2020–21\nmeasuring research excellence and providing advice $’000 $’000 $’000\n(a) (b) (a) – (b)\nProgram 1.1: Discovery—Research and Research Training\nAdministered expenses\nOrdinary annual services (Appropriation Act No.1 and 3) 1,190 1,125 65\nSpecial appropriations 483,272 504,853 (21,581)\nTotal for Program 1.1 484,462 505,978 (21,516)\nProgram 1.2: Linkage—Cross-Sector Research Partnerships\nAdministered expenses\nOrdinary annual services (Appropriation Act No.1 and 3) 1,551 1,313 238\nSpecial appropriations 322,181 264,733 57,448\nSpecial accounts 2,791 1,662 1,129\nTotal for Program 1.2 326,523 267,708 58,815\nProgram 1.3: Excellence in Research for Australia\nAdministered expenses\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- Program 1.1 Program 1.2 Program 1.3\nDiscovery – research and Linkage – cross-sector research Excellence in Research for\nresearch training partnerships Australia\nAdministered expenses Administered expenses Administered expenses\n$490.4m $327.0m $3.1m\nDepartmental\nARC Departmental\nDepartmental expenses\n$24.3m\nNote: Budgeted expenses are as published in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2021–22 Education, Skills and Employment\nPortfolio.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 175]\nTable A4: ARC expenses for outcome 1, 2021–22\nActual\nBudget* expenses Variation\nOutcome 1: Growth of knowledge and innovation through 2021–22 2021–22 2021–22\nmanaging research funding schemes, measuring research $’000 $’000 $’000\nexcellence and providing advice (a) (b) (a) – (b)\nProgram 1.1: Discovery—Research and Research Training\nAdministered expenses\nOrdinary annual services (Appropriation Act No.1 and 3) 1,195 825 370\nSpecial appropriations 489,188 506,735 (17,547)\nTotal for Program 1.1 490,383 507,560 (17,177)\nProgram 1.2: Linkage—Cross-Sector Research Partnerships\nAdministered expenses\nOrdinary annual services (Appropriation Act No.1 and 3) 1,555 1,010 545\nSpecial appropriations 325,454 292,543 32,911\nSpecial accounts – 173 (173)\nTotal for Program 1.2 327,009 293,726 33,283\nProgram 1.3: Excellence in Research for Australia\nAdministered expenses\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- Portfolio budget statements\nIn the October ARC Portfolio Budget Statements 2022–23 (PBS) the ARC had one outcome and\n3 programs with a total of $867.6m allocated to administered and departmental expenses as outlined\nin Table 3.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)`\n- In the May ARC Portfolio Budget Statements 2023–24 (PBS), the ARC had one outcome and\n3 programs with a total of $934.6 million allocated to administered and departmental expenses as\noutlined in Table 24.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 2]\nContents\nChief Executive Officer’s introduction 3\nOur Purpose and Strategy 5\nGovernance 6\nOur programs and activities 7\nStrategic Priorities 9\n1.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%202022–23.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nContents\nChief Executive Officer’s introduction 3\nOur purpose and strategy 6\nGovernance 8\nOur programs and activities 9\nStrategic priorities 11\nWorld-class advice and engagement 11\nResearch system excellence 12\nEmpowered people 12\nOperating context 14\nEnvironment 14\nImplementing the Government response to the ARC Review 15\nCooperation 16\nCapabilities 18\nRisk oversight and management 21\nSubsidiaries 22\nPerformance 24\nPerformance measures and targets 24\nThe Australian Research Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country\nAcronyms 28 throughout Australia and their continuing connections to lands, waters and\ncommunity.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/ARC0887%20-%20ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%202023%E2%80%9324.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nContents\nMessage from the Chair of the ARC Board 3\nChief Executive Officer’s foreword 5\nOur purpose and strategy 7\nGovernance 9\nOur programs and activities 11\nStrategic priorities 13\nWorld-class advice and engagement 13\nResearch system excellence 14\nEmpowered people 15\nOperating context 17\nEnvironment 17\nCooperation 18\nCapabilities 20\nAPS Strategic Commissioning Framework 22\nRisk oversight and management 24\nSubsidiaries 25\nPerformance 27\nPerformance measures and targets 27\nAcronyms 36\nGlossary 36\nARC contact details 37\nArtist: Mr Greg Joseph of the Yidinji people.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%20FY%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nContents Acknowledgement of Country\nAcknowledgement of Country 2\nMessage from the Chair of the ARC Board 3\nChief Executive Officer’s foreword 5\nPurpose 6\nKey activities 7\nFund high-quality, impactful research 7\nEvaluate research excellence, impact and depth 7\nSafeguard research integrity and security 7\nProvide research grant services to government entities 8\nProvide research policy advice 8\nKey priorities 9\nOperating context 9\nGovernance 9\nEnvironment 12\nRisk oversight and management 12\nCapabilities 14\nCooperation 15\nPerformance 17\nPerformance measures and targets 17\nReference material 23\nAcronyms and abbreviations 23\nArtist: Mr Greg Joseph of the Yidinji people.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%202025-26%20%28final%29.pdf)`\n- [Page 37]\nFIGURE 4: Performance measurement framework (ARC Corporate Plan 2020–21, page 15)\nVision\nResearch for a creative, innovative and productive Australia\nUltimate outcomes\nClear and identifiable benefit to the Australian public from their investment in research\nAustralia has a diverse and sustainable research workforce\nAustralia has the capacity to respond to emerging priorities\nAustralia has the ability to address community needs through innovative solutions\nIntermediate and long-term outcomes\nGrowth of knowledge and innovation for national benefit\nResearch fosters international engagement\nSustainable pool of excellent researchers\nImpactful engagement within and beyond the research sector\nBusiness, industry and community have access to research findings\nImmediate outcomes\nHighest quality research is funded Better policy Best practice research\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- [pages 37,38,39,40]\nent\nSustainable pool of excellent researchers\nImpactful engagement within and beyond the research sector\nBusiness, industry and community have access to research findings\nImmediate outcomes\nHighest quality research is funded Better policy Best practice research\nResearch funded supports making results from administration and program\ninternational collaboration, transparent reporting delivery\nresearch training, end-user of performance Research is responsible and\nengagement and research in ethical\npriority areas\nKey Activities\nRelationships,\nProgram\nPolicy and Networks Evaluation\nImplementation Assurance\nStrategy and and Analysis\nand Management\nEngagement\nEnabling Capabilities\nGovernance Finance People and Communication Technology Data and\nCulture Analytics\n3.1 Annual Performance Statement 28\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- Ministerial decision occurred) within the specified\nreporting period\n• total partner organisation contribution (cash and in-kind funding)\ndivided by total ARC funding for the same scheme round\nRelated key activities The ARC will\n• maintain funding mechanisms that build capacity in, and foster\nefficient responses to, emerging research areas and Australian\nGovernment priorities\n• encourage national and international research partnerships\nbetween universities and government, industry and not-for-profit\norganisations\nData source Data extracted from the ARC NCGP administrative database\nMeasure source CP 2021–22 page 23, PBS 2021–22 page 153\nTarget ≥ $1 for every ARC dollar\nResults 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22\nYearly result $1.73 $1.62 $1.49 $1.59\n(Achieved)\n(1) This measure and outcome has been reworded since the CP 2021–22, to properly reflect the intent of the measure.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 53]\nProportion of ARC-funded research projects that indicate their\nPerformance\nresearch will involve research in one of the Australian Government’s\nmeasure 1.10\nNational Science and Research Priority areas\nOutcome The percentage of ARC-funded projects contributing to the Australian\nGovernment’s National Science and Research Priority areas\nMethodology Quantitative\n• the total number of projects indicating their research is in a National\nScience and Research Priority area to the total number of projects\nadministered in the reporting period displayed as a percentage\nRelated key activities The ARC will\n• participate in Australian Government policy development on research,\ninnovation and science\n• ensure ARC policies reflect Australian Government policies and\npriorities\nData source Data extracted from the ARC NCGP administrative database\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\nCapabilities Grants management expertise\nThe achievement of our purpose, strategic priorities, and key activities is dependent on We are recognised as experts in the delivery of research grant programs and supporting\nhaving a strong and effective organisational capability.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%202022–23.pdf)`\n- [Page 18]\nCapabilities People and culture – diversity and inclusion\nThe achievement of our purpose, strategic priorities, and key activities is dependent on To achieve our outcome, it is important for us to have a highly skilled, engaged, diverse and\nhaving a strong and effective organisational capability.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/ARC0887%20-%20ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%202023%E2%80%9324.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- [Page 42]\n• All data results have been rounded to one decimal place for consistency.\n• The specific methodologies for calculating the results for each performance measure are\ndenoted with each measure.\n• The following scheme rounds were finalised (i.e. a ministerial decision occurred) in 2020–21:\n• Discovery Program: DECRA 2021, IN 2021, DP 2021, FL 2021 and FT 2020\n• Linkage Program: LIEF 2021, LP 2020 rounds 1 and 2 and SRI 2020 round 2.\n• When assessing the results, the ARC has identified that a measure is achieved where the\ntarget is met or exceeded; substantially achieved where the target is nearly met (e.g. within\n10% of the target); partially achieved where the target is mostly met (e.g. within 30% of the\ntarget); or not achieved where the measure has not been met or is greater than 30% from\nthe target.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- Measure Source CP 2020–21 page 19, PBS 2020–21 pages 151–152\nTarget Maintain the proportion of ARC-funded research projects,\nfellowships and awards that involve research in one of the Australian\nGovernment’s Science and Research Priority areas [with baseline\nbased on four-year rolling average]\nResults 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21\nYearly Result 61.6% 60.2% 65.3% 64.6%\n[Four-year rolling\naverage of 62.9%]\nAchieved\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC has achieved Performance Measure 1.11.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nPerformance measures\nPerformance NCGP applications and assessment processes are conducted in a timely\nmeasure 1.1 manner\nOutcome Recommendations are made to the Minister within 6 months of scheme round\nclosing dates for Linkage Projects, and within 8 months for all other schemes\nexcept for Centres of Excellence\nMethodology Quantitative\n• the percentage of scheme rounds where the recommendations are made\nto the Minister within the given time frame\n• includes all schemes where outcomes were finalised (i.e. ministerial\ndecision occurs) within the specified reporting period\n• length of process measured from scheme round application closing date to\ndate relevant funding outcome brief is lodged with the Minister\nRelated key The ARC will\nactivities • maintain funding mechanisms that build capacity in, and foster efficient\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- Performance ARC manages NCGP application and assessment processes fairly and\nmeasure 1.6 in accordance with Grant Guidelines\nOutcome The percentage of upheld appeals against administrative processes is\nvery low compared to applications submitted\nMethodology Quantitative\n• the number of upheld appeals against administrative processes to\nthe total number of applications displayed as a percentage\n• includes all schemes where outcomes (i.e. ministerial decision\noccurs) and the appeals process were finalised within the specified\nreporting period\n• data collected on the number of appeals and number of appeals\nupheld\nRelated key activities The ARC will\n• support a robust peer review system\n• cultivate a system-wide culture of research integrity\nData source Data extracted from the ARC NCGP administrative database\nMeasure source CP 2021–22 page 22, PBS 2021–22 page 150 and 153\nTarget <1%\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- Proportion of participating organisations satisfied with the research\nPerformance\npartnership supported through the Linkage Program (Linkage Projects\nmeasure 1.9\nscheme)\nOutcome The percentage of partner organisations who acknowledged the research\npartnership experience as beneficial or very beneficial\nMethodology Quantitative\n• the number of partner organisations who found the experience\nbeneficial or very beneficial to the total responses received from\npartner organisations displayed as a percentage\nRelated key activities The ARC will\n• encourage national and international research partnerships between\nuniversities and government, industry and not-for-profit organisations\n• improve stakeholder awareness of ARC programs and policies\n• engage stakeholders in policy development activities\nData source Data extracted from the ARC NGCP administrative database final reports\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 53]\nProportion of ARC-funded research projects that indicate their\nPerformance\nresearch will involve research in one of the Australian Government’s\nmeasure 1.10\nNational Science and Research Priority areas\nOutcome The percentage of ARC-funded projects contributing to the Australian\nGovernment’s National Science and Research Priority areas\nMethodology Quantitative\n• the total number of projects indicating their research is in a National\nScience and Research Priority area to the total number of projects\nadministered in the reporting period displayed as a percentage\nRelated key activities The ARC will\n• participate in Australian Government policy development on research,\ninnovation and science\n• ensure ARC policies reflect Australian Government policies and\npriorities\nData source Data extracted from the ARC NCGP administrative database\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nTable 4: Summary of results against performance measures\nNCGP – Funding Excellent Basic and Applied Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.1 Discovery – Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.2 Linkage – Cross sector research partnerships\nERA – Assessing the Quality, Engagement and Impact of Research\nProgram 1.3 – Excellence in Research for Australia\nPerformance measures Result\n1 The percentage of ARC schemes completed in time to meet ARC Not Achieved\npublished timeframes\n2 The percentage of submitted progress, End of Year and final reports Achieved\nreviewed on time\n3 The percentage of appeals upheld against NCGP application Achieved\nassessment processes for all applications submitted\n4 The percentage of ARC-funded research projects involving Achieved\ninternational collaboration for all ARC-funded research projects\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 47]\nPerformance measures\nPerformance measure 1\nThe percentage of ARC schemes completed in time to meet ARC published timeframes\nOutcome NCGP application assessment processes are conducted in an efficient and\ntimely manner\nMethodology Quantitative, efficiency\nThe number of ARC schemes where outcomes were announced within the\npublished timeframes on the ARC website against all ARC schemes where\noutcomes were announced, for the reporting period\nWhere a significant event occurs (e.g. a Federal Election) that is beyond the\ncontrol of the ARC, timeframes for impacted schemes will be recalculated\nRelated key The ARC will fund high quality and impactful research\nactivities\nData source Data extracted from the ARC NCGP administrative database\nMeasure source CP 2022–23 page 21, PBS 2022–23 pages 155 & 157\nTarget 100%\nResults 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23(1)\nN/A N/A N/A 93.3%\n(not achieved)\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 56]\nPerformance measure 8\nThe percentage of research integrity investigation outcomes actioned on time\nOutcome ARC-funded research is undertaken with integrity and complies with national\ncodes on research ethics and the ARC Research Integrity Policy\nMethodology Quantitative, output\nThe percentage of outcomes from investigations notified to the ARC under its\nResearch Integrity Policy considered and actioned by the ARC within 6 weeks\nRelated key The ARC will safeguard research integrity\nactivities\nData source Data extracted from the ARC Research Integrity administrative register\nMeasure source CP 2022–23 page 24\nTarget > 90%\nResults 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23\nN/A N/A N/A 57.5%\n(not achieved)\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC did not achieve performance measure 8.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)`\n- Measure sources Corporate Plan 2023–24 page 24, PBS 2023–24 pages 136 & 138\nTarget > 90%\nResults 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\nN/A 97.0%10 97.0% 89.6%\n(not achieved)\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC did not achieve performance measure 2, narrowly missing our target of over 90% of\ncompleted Final Reports and submitted End of Year reports, Progress/Annual Reports reviewed within\n90 calendar days of submission.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)`\n- Measure sources Corporate Plan 2023–24 page 26, PBS 2023–24 page 138\nTarget ≥ average dollar contribution than the previous year\nResults 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\n$1.49 $1.59 $1.65 $1.46\n(not achieved)\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC did not achieve performance measure 5.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)`\n- Measure source Corporate Plan 2023–24 page 27\nTarget > the previous reporting period\nResults 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\nN/A N/A 46 (benchmark 46\nresult)15 (achieved)\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC achieved performance measure 8.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)`\n- [Page 83]\nPerformance measure 6\nThe proportion of funded Chief Investigators who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait\nIslander researcher\nTarget The percentage of Chief Investigators who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres\nStrait Islander researcher on funded applications is higher than the previous\nreporting period\n2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25\nN/A N/A 1.95% 2.01%\nResults\n(benchmark (achieved)\nresult)14\nMethodology The percentage of unique Chief Investigators who identify as an Aboriginal and/\nor Torres Strait Islander researcher on funded applications, as a proportion of the\ntotal percentage of unique researchers on funded applications under the NCGP,\nfor an average of 4 years.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Data Source Data extracted from the ARC NCGP administrative database\nMeasure Source CP 2020–21 page 17, PBS 2020–21 pages 149\nTarget 100%\nResults (1) 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21\nn/a n/a n/a 100%\n(100% for\nLinkage\nProjects;\n100% for\nall other\nschemes)\nAchieved\n(1) This performance measure was expanded in the Corporate Plan for 2020–21 to include all NCGP applications and\nassessment processes across the Discovery Program and Linkage Program.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $812.1 million, $806.2 million, $2.8 million, $5.9 million, $22.5 million, $21.3 million | This comprised:\n• $812.1 million for the administered appropriation ($806.2 million special appropriation,\nincluding $2.8 million special account, for the NCGP and $5.9 million for the annual\nadministered appropriation)\n• $22.5 million for the departmental appropriation ($21.3 million for operating expenses and\n$1.2 million for the Departmental Capital Budget). | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)` |\n| $821.2 million, $815.3 million, $5.9 million, $21.7 million, $20.5 million, $1.2 million | This comprised:\n• $821.2 million for the administered appropriation ($815.3 million special appropriation for the\nNCGP and $5.9 million for the annual administered appropriation)\n• $21.7 million for the departmental appropriation ($20.5 million for operating expenses and\n$1.2 million for the Departmental Capital Budget). | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)` |\n| $840.8 million, $831.6 million, $9.2 million, $25.9 million, $24.7 million, $1.2 million | This comprised:\n• $840.8 million for the administered appropriation ($831.6 million special appropriation for the\nNCGP and $9.2 million for the annual administered appropriation).\n• $25.9 million for the departmental appropriation ($24.7 million for operating expenses and\n$1.2 million for the Departmental Capital Budget). | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)` |\n| $907 million, $896.2 million, $10.8 million, $25.3 million, $22.4 million, $0.8 million | This comprised:\n• $907 million for the administered appropriation ($896.2 million special appropriation for the NCGP\nand $10.8 million for the annual administered appropriation)\n• $25.3 million for the departmental expenses ($22.4 million from departmental appropriation and\n$0.8 million from external revenue). | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)` |\n| $1,031.3 million, $1,023.8 million, $7.5 million, $23.6 million, $23.0 million, $0.6 million | This comprised:\n• $1,031.3 million for the administered annual appropriations ($1,023.8 million for the NCGP and\n$7.5 million for suppliers)\n• $23.6 million for the departmental expenses ($23.0 million from departmental appropriation and\n$0.6 million from external revenue). | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)` |\n| $934.6 million, 934.6 million | In the May ARC Portfolio Budget Statements 2023–24 (PBS), the ARC had one outcome and\n3 programs with a total of $934.6 million allocated to administered and departmental expenses as\noutlined in Table 24. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)` |\n| $484.5m, $326.5m, $3.1m, $24.3m | Program 1.1 Program 1.2 Program 1.3\nDiscovery – research and Linkage – cross-sector Excellence in Research for\nresearch training research partnerships Australia\nAdministered expenses Administered expenses Administered expenses\n$484.5m $326.5m $3.1m\nDepartmental\nARC Departmental\nDepartmental expenses\n$24.3m\nNote: Budgeted expenses are as published in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2020–21 Education, Skills and Employment\nPortfolio. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)` |\n| $2.301 million, 2.301 million | In 2020-21, $2.301 million Administered 2019-20 annual appropriations has been brought forward to 2022-23 as agreed Movement of\nFunds (MoF) during 2020-21 budget.\nless less\nThe impact of the s51 and MoF is shown below:\n2021 s51 MoF 2021\n$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000\n1,017 1,017 - -\nAppropriation Act (No. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)` |\n| $490.4m, $327.0m, $3.1m, $24.3m | Program 1.1 Program 1.2 Program 1.3\nDiscovery – research and Linkage – cross-sector research Excellence in Research for\nresearch training partnerships Australia\nAdministered expenses Administered expenses Administered expenses\n$490.4m $327.0m $3.1m\nDepartmental\nARC Departmental\nDepartmental expenses\n$24.3m\nNote: Budgeted expenses are as published in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2021–22 Education, Skills and Employment\nPortfolio. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)` |\n| $867.6m | Portfolio budget statements\nIn the October ARC Portfolio Budget Statements 2022–23 (PBS) the ARC had one outcome and\n3 programs with a total of $867.6m allocated to administered and departmental expenses as outlined\nin Table 3. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)` |\n| 97.0% | Measure sources Corporate Plan 2023–24 page 24, PBS 2023–24 pages 136 & 138\nTarget > 90%\nResults 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\nN/A 97.0%10 97.0% 89.6%\n(not achieved)\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC did not achieve performance measure 2, narrowly missing our target of over 90% of\ncompleted Final Reports and submitted End of Year reports, Progress/Annual Reports reviewed within\n90 calendar days of submission. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)` |\n| $1.49 , $1.59 , $1.65 , $1.46 | Measure sources Corporate Plan 2023–24 page 26, PBS 2023–24 page 138\nTarget ≥ average dollar contribution than the previous year\nResults 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\n$1.49 $1.59 $1.65 $1.46\n(not achieved)\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC did not achieve performance measure 5. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 62]\nPerformance Review outcomes are implemented through revised EI methodology,\nmeasure 2.5 where required\nOutcome Review recommendations are reflected in changes to key EI documents\n(e.g. submission and assessment guidelines) and processes\nMethodology Qualitative\n• progress of changes to key EI documents are monitored against a\nproject plan and associated timing\nRelated key activities The ARC will\n• implement the outcomes of the review of ERA and EI to ensure they\nare streamlined, remain at the forefront of research assessment and\nmaintain ongoing stakeholder support\n• deliver ERA and EI programs that are rigorous, minimise reporting\nburden and meet Australian Government objectives\nData source ARC data records\nMeasure source CP 2021–22 page 25(1), PBS 2021–22 page 156\nTarget Publication of EI 2024 submission and assessment documentation\nResults 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22(1)\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- Measure types Quantitative & Efficiency\nMore than 90% of completed final grant reports and submitted End of Year Reports, Progress/Annual Reports, which are reviewed by the ARC within\n90 days of submission\nTarget\n2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\nChanges from previous year Nil\nPerformance measure 3 The percentage of appeals upheld against NCGP application assessment processes for all applications submitted\nRelated programs in PBS 1.1 & 1.2 Related key activity Fund high-quality and impactful research through competitive peer review\nOutcome The ARC manages NCGP application and assessment processes fairly and in accordance with Grant Guidelines\nMethodology Number of appeals upheld in the specified reporting period against all applications where the appeals decision was made in the reporting period\nMeasure types Quantitative & Effectiveness\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%20FY%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- TABLE 2: Summary of results against performance measures\nPerformance Measures Result\nNCGP – Funding Excellent Basic and Applied Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.1 Discovery – Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.2 Linkage – Cross Sector Research Partnerships\nARC has an efficient competitive process which is transparent, fair and equitable\n1.1 NCGP applications and assessment processes are conducted in a timely Achieved\nmanner\n1.2 ARC meets Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines (CGRG) Achieved\nrequirements to publish information about grant opportunities and grant\nawards\n1.3 ARC manages equitable expert assessment of NCGP applications Achieved\n1.4 ARC reviews all completed final grant reports in a timely manner Partially\nAchieved\n1.5 ARC reviews all submitted End of Year Reports, Progress/Annual Reports Substantially\nin a timely manner Achieved\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 57]\nPerformance measures\nPerformance Review outcomes are implemented through revised ERA\nmeasure 2.1 methodology, where required\nOutcome Review recommendations are reflected in changes to key ERA\ndocuments (e.g., submission and assessment guidelines) and processes\nMethodology Qualitative\n• progress of changes to key ERA documents are monitored against a\nproject plan and associated timing\nRelated key activities The ARC will\n• implement the outcomes of the review of ERA and EI to ensure they\nare streamlined, remain at the forefront of research assessment and\nmaintain ongoing stakeholder support\n• deliver ERA and EI programs that are rigorous, minimise reporting\nburden and meet Australian Government objectives\nData source ARC records and published material\nMeasure source CP 2021–22 page 24, PBS 2021–22 page 155\nTarget Publication of ERA 2023 submission and assessment documentation\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nTable 4: Summary of results against performance measures\nNCGP – Funding Excellent Basic and Applied Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.1 Discovery – Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.2 Linkage – Cross sector research partnerships\nERA – Assessing the Quality, Engagement and Impact of Research\nProgram 1.3 – Excellence in Research for Australia\nPerformance measures Result\n1 The percentage of ARC schemes completed in time to meet ARC Not Achieved\npublished timeframes\n2 The percentage of submitted progress, End of Year and final reports Achieved\nreviewed on time\n3 The percentage of appeals upheld against NCGP application Achieved\nassessment processes for all applications submitted\n4 The percentage of ARC-funded research projects involving Achieved\ninternational collaboration for all ARC-funded research projects\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 85]\nTable 25: Summary of results against performance measures\nPerformance measures Result\n1 The percentage of ARC schemes completed in time to meet ARC published Achieved\ntimeframes\n2 The percentage of submitted Progress, End of Year and Final reports Not achieved\nreviewed on time\n3 The percentage of appeals upheld against NCGP application assessment Achieved\nprocesses for all applications submitted\n4 The percentage of ARC-funded research projects involving international Achieved\ncollaboration for all ARC-funded research projects\n5 The total contribution from partner organisations for all research projects Not achieved\nfunded under the Linkage Projects scheme\n6 Pilot a new research evaluation framework Achieved\n7 The average number of days to action research integrity investigation Achieved\noutcomes reported to the ARC\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)`\n- Measure sources Corporate Plan 2023–24 page 24, PBS 2023–24 pages 136 & 138\nTarget > 90%\nResults 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\nN/A 97.0%10 97.0% 89.6%\n(not achieved)\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC did not achieve performance measure 2, narrowly missing our target of over 90% of\ncompleted Final Reports and submitted End of Year reports, Progress/Annual Reports reviewed within\n90 calendar days of submission.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)`\n- Table 5: Summary of results against performance measures\nPerformance measure or mechanism Result\n1: The percentage of ARC schemes completed in time to meet ARC published Achieved\ntimeframes\n2: The percentage of submitted progress, End of Year and final reports reviewed on Achieved\ntime\n3: The percentage of appeals upheld against NCGP application assessment Achieved\nprocesses for all applications submitted\n4: The percentage of ARC-funded research projects involving international Achieved\ncollaboration for all ARC-funded research projects\n5: The average number of days to action research integrity investigation outcomes Achieved\nreported to the ARC\n6: The proportion of funded Chief Investigators who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Achieved\nTorres Strait Islander researcher\n7: The percentage of approved projects where the Administering Organisation is Achieved\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 77]\nPerformance measure 2\nThe percentage of submitted progress, End of Year and final reports reviewed on time\nTarget More than 90% of completed final grant reports and submitted End of Year\nReports, Progress/Annual Reports, which are reviewed by the ARC within 90 days\nof submission\n2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25\nResults 97.0%12 97.0% 89.6% 92.6%\n(achieved)\nMethodology Percentage of reports processed within the reporting period i.e. finalised\n(approved/waived) or de-submitted back to the research office for action.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- 90 days is calculated from the last date of submission\nRelated 1.1 and 1.2 Related key Fund high-quality and impactful\nprograms activity research through competitive peer\nreview\nMeasure Corporate Plan Data source ARC NCGP administrative database\nsources 2024–25 page 28,\nPBS 2024–25\npages 140 and 143\nMeasure Quantitative and efficiency\ntypes\nOutcome The ARC reviews completed final grant reports and submitted End of Year Reports,\nProgress/Annual Reports in a timely manner (within 90 days of submission) to\nensure researchers are not impeded in applying for additional grants\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC achieved performance measure 2, meeting our target of over 90% of completed final reports\nand submitted End of Year reports, and Progress/Annual Reports reviewed within 90 calendar days\nof submission.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Key Activities Fund high-quality and impactful research\nYear Performance measures Expected performance results\nCurrent Year The percentage of ARC schemes Target: 100% of Discovery Program\ncompleted in time to meet ARC scheme rounds outcomes are\n2024–25\npublished timeframes announced within the published\ntimeframes on the ARC website\nOn track\nThe percentage of appeals upheld Target: The number of upheld appeals\nagainst NCGP application assessment against administrative processes related\nprocesses for all applications submitted to Discovery Program applications is\nless than 1% of all submitted\napplications\nOn track\nThe percentage of ARC-funded Target: More than 70% of\nresearch projects involving international Discovery Program research projects\ncollaboration for all ARC-funded involve international collaboration\nresearch projects\nData not yet available\n Source: `other-pdfs/ARC-202025-26_Education_PBS.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/ARC%202025-26_Education_PBS.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15,16]\nget: More than 70% of\nresearch projects involving international Discovery Program research projects\ncollaboration for all ARC-funded involve international collaboration\nresearch projects\nData not yet available\nThe percentage of submitted progress, Target: More than 90% of Discovery\nEnd of Year and final reports reviewed Program completed final grant reports\non time and submitted End of Year Reports,\nProgress / Annual Reports are reviewed\nby the ARC within 90 days of\nsubmission\nData not yet available\nThe average number of days to action Target: Investigations reported to the\nresearch integrity investigation ARC Research Integrity Office are\noutcomes reported to the ARC considered and actioned by the ARC in\nless than or equal to 30 working days\nOn track\nAustralian Research Council | Page 143\n Source: `other-pdfs/ARC-202025-26_Education_PBS.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/ARC%202025-26_Education_PBS.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 85]\nTable 4: Membership of the ARC Audit Committee, 2021–22\nNumber of\nQualifications, meetings Total annual\nAdditional\nName knowledge, skills or attended / remuneration\ninformation\nexperience total number of (GST inclusive)\nmeetings\nMr A Public service governance 5/5 $12,000 Commenced\nGaukroger, and management as Chair in\n(Chair) October\nFinance and audit\n2021\nexperience\nMrs K Toole Accounting and financial 5/5 $9,720 n/a\nmanagement\nPublic sector and industry\nfinancial and audit\nexperience\nMr P McKeon Public service governance 5/5 $9,000 n/a\nand management\nICT and cyber security\nMs F Smart Public service governance 5/5 $9,000 n/a\nand management\nGrants management\nexperience\nMr G Rankin, Public service governance 2/5 $4,160 Completed\n(Chair) and management his term in\nSeptember\nKnowledge of the higher\n2021\neducation sector\nThe CEO is also advised by 3 management committees:\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [pages 85,86,87]\nervice governance 2/5 $4,160 Completed\n(Chair) and management his term in\nSeptember\nKnowledge of the higher\n2021\neducation sector\nThe CEO is also advised by 3 management committees:\n• Business Continuity Committee — ensures that the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) remains\ncurrent and practical, and is tested on a scheduled basis to minimise the likelihood and/or\nconsequence of any potential risk exposure to the ARC’s core business processes\n• Information Technology (IT) Governance Committee — reviews the ARC’s ICT service\nrequirements, and provides recommendations on priorities for the ICT Services Branch\n• People Management and Development Committee — provides a forum for the ARC to consult\nwith employees and their representatives about workplace issues.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\n• All data results have been rounded to one decimal place for consistency.\n• The specific methodologies for calculating the results for each performance measure are\ndenoted with each measure.\n• The following scheme rounds were finalised (i.e. a ministerial decision occurred) in 2020–21:\n• Discovery Program: DECRA 2021, IN 2021, DP 2021, FL 2021 and FT 2020\n• Linkage Program: LIEF 2021, LP 2020 rounds 1 and 2 and SRI 2020 round 2.\n• When assessing the results, the ARC has identified that a measure is achieved where the\ntarget is met or exceeded; substantially achieved where the target is nearly met (e.g. within\n10% of the target); partially achieved where the target is mostly met (e.g. within 30% of the\ntarget); or not achieved where the measure has not been met or is greater than 30% from\nthe target.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 87]\nMember Qualifications, Number of Total annual Additional\nname knowledge, skills or meetings remuneration information\nexperience attended / total (GST inclusive)\nnumber of\nmeetings\nMr A Public service 2/2 $3,600 Commenced\nGaukroger governance and February\nmanagement 2021\nExternal\nmember Finance and audit\nexperience\nMr P Public service 1/1 $1,800 Commenced\nMcKeon, governance and June 2021\nExternal management\nmember\nICT and cyber security\nMs F Public service 1/1 $1,800 Commenced\nSmart, governance and June 2021\nExternal management\nmember\nGrants management\nexperience\nMs J Public service 4/4 $0 Completed\nSatrapa, governance and May 2021\nInternal management\nmember\nStrategic\nprocurement,\nprogram\nmanagement and\ngrants administration\nMr J Public service 2/2 $0 Completed\nWithers, governance and September\nInternal management 2020\nmember\nUnderstanding of\nARC processes and\nactivities\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nPerformance measures\nPerformance NCGP applications and assessment processes are conducted in a timely\nmeasure 1.1 manner\nOutcome Recommendations are made to the Minister within 6 months of scheme round\nclosing dates for Linkage Projects, and within 8 months for all other schemes\nexcept for Centres of Excellence\nMethodology Quantitative\n• the percentage of scheme rounds where the recommendations are made\nto the Minister within the given time frame\n• includes all schemes where outcomes were finalised (i.e. ministerial\ndecision occurs) within the specified reporting period\n• length of process measured from scheme round application closing date to\ndate relevant funding outcome brief is lodged with the Minister\nRelated key The ARC will\nactivities • maintain funding mechanisms that build capacity in, and foster efficient\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 84]\nTable 3: Membership of the ARC Advisory Committee, 2021–22\nMember name Organisation Term of appointment\nProfessor Chris Moran Curtin University 31 March 2022 to 24 August 2024\n(Chair)\nProfessor Deborah Terry University of Queensland 25 March 2022 to 24 August 2024\nMr Mark McKenzie Council of Small Business 25 March 2022 to 24 August 2024\nOrganisations Australia\nProfessor Maggie Walter University of Tasmania and 25 March 2022 to 24 August 2024\nYoorrook Justice Commission\nProfessor Michelle University of New South Wales 25 March 2022 to 24 August 2024\nSimmons AO\nProfessor Calum RMIT University 25 March 2022 to 24 August 2024\nDrummond\nProfessor Mark University of Adelaide 25 March 2022 to 24 August 2024\nHutchinson\nDr Mirjana Prica Food Innovation Australia Limited 25 March 2022 to 24 March 2025\nProfessor Susan Dodds La Trobe University 25 June 2022 to 24 March 2025\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)`\n- [Page 35]\n2.2 Organisational structure\nFigure 1: Structure of the ARC, June 2023\nARC Audit and Risk Ms Judi Zielke ARC Advisory\nCommittee Chief Executive Officer Committee\nDr Richard Johnson Professor Christina Twomey\nDeputy Chief Executive Officer Chief Research Officer\nExecutive\nDirectors\nStrategy and Corporate Research Research Professor\nCommunications Services ICT Services Evaluation and Policy Programs Anika Gauja\nGeraldine Dennis Peter Conn Data Dr Mel Dr Mary Kelly Professor\nA/g Julija Deleva Claire Forsyth Southwell-Lee Alison Ross\nProfessor\nSteven Weller\nTable 2: Details of the accountable authority during the reporting period 2022–23\nPeriod as the accountable authority or member within the reporting period\nDate of\nName Position title/Position held Date of commencement\ncessation\nMs Judi Zielke Chief Executive Officer 9 April 2022 –\nPart 02 2.2 Organisational structure 28\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)`\n- Table 6: Membership of the ARC Advisory Committee, 2022–23\nMember name Organisation Term of appointment\nProfessor Chris Moran (Chair) Curtin University March 2022 – August 2024\nProfessor Deborah Terry AO University of Queensland March 2022 – August 2024\nMr Mark McKenzie Council of Small Business March 2022 – August 2024\nOrganisations Australia\nProfessor Maggie Walter University of Tasmania and March 2022 – August 2024\nYoorrook Justice Commission\nProfessor Michelle Simmons AO University of New South Wales March 2022 – August 2024\nProfessor Calum Drummond AO RMIT University March 2022 – August 2024\nProfessor Mark Hutchinson University of Adelaide March 2022 – August 2024\nDr Mirjana Prica Food Innovation Australia Limited March 2022 – March 2025\nProfessor Susan Dodds La Trobe University June 2022 – March 2025\nMr Duncan McIntyre Department of Industry, Science Ex-officio from January 2023\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 86]\nTable 7: Membership of the ARC Audit and Risk Committee, 2022–23\nNumber of\nmeetings\nTotal annual\nQualifications, knowledge, skills or attended Additional\nName remuneration\nexperience / total information\n(GST inclusive)(1)\nnumber of\nmeetings\nMr Allan Mr Gaukroger has over 40 years 5/5 $14,000 n/a\nGaukroger of experience in the public and\n(Chair) private sector, and has held senior\npositions in finance, audit and\ngeneral management roles.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)`\n- Figure 1: Structure of the ARC (as at 30 June 2024)\nARC Audit and Dr Richard Johnson ARC Advisory\nRisk Committee Acting Chief Executive Officer Committee\nVacant Professor Christina Twomey\nDeputy Chief Executive Officer Chief Research Officer\nExecutive, Executive Directors\nCorporate and Research Research\nStrategy and\nEnabling Evaluation and Programs and\nCommunication Professor Alastair McEwan\nServices Branch Policy Branch Services Branch\nBranch Professor Alison Ross\nMs Julija Deleva, Miss Claire Ms Alison Beasley, Professor Anika Gauja\nMs Geraldine\nChief Operating Forsyth, Branch Dennis, Acting Acting Branch Professor Gavin Reid\nOfficer Manager Manager\nBranch Manager Professor Steven Weller\n17 Australian Research Council Annual Report 2023–24\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)`\n- Table 4: Membership of the ARC Audit and Risk Committee (during the 2023–24 reporting period)\nNumber of meetings attended/ Total annual remuneration\ntotal number of meetings (GST inclusive)4\nName Qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience\nMr Allan 5/5 $14,000\nGaukroger\nMr Gaukroger has over 40 years of experience in the public and private sector,\n(Chair)\nand has held senior positions in finance, audit and general management,\nincluding previous roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Audit Executive.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)`\n- Figure 1 – Governance structure (as at 30 June 2025).pdf\nFigure 1: Governance structure (as at 30 June 2025)\nARC Board\nARC Audit and Risk Committee\nARC CEO and staff of the ARC\nARC Advisory Committee\nARC Indigenous Forum\nThe Minister for Education\nDuring 2024–25, the Minister for Education was the Hon Jason Clare MP.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Table 3: Membership of the ARC Audit and Risk Committee (during the 2024–25 reporting period)\nMember Number of meetings attended/ Term of Total annual remuneration\nname total number of meetings appointment (GST inclusive)4\nQualifications, knowledge, skills or experience\nMr Allan 5 out of 5 1 July 2024 – $14,560*\nGaukroger 30 June 2025\n(Chair)\nMr Gaukroger has over 40 years of experience in the public and private sector, and\nhas held senior positions in finance, audit and general management, including\nprevious roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Audit Executive.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n- Mr Stephen 2 out of 5 22 January 2025 $4,356\nSheehan – 30 June 2025\nMr Sheehan has 40 years of experience in the financial management and reporting,\naccounting and financial operations, performance measurement and reporting,\naudit, risk management and assurance, grants management, and program and\nproject management.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 6]\nARC snapshot\nVision: world-class research and innovation for the advancement of Australian society\n13,175 assessors taking part in We have added 49 members to our\n$1 generated peer review processes, providing Investing over College of Experts and now have\n$3.32 18,540 $1 318\nb\nin additional economic output assessments in research in 2024–25 for members as part of the peer\n(GDP) for funding awarded Australia’s economic, social, review process to identify excellent\nenvironmental and cultural benefit research\nthrough the NCGP from 2002–2021\nAdminister over Over Over\n5,000 1,000 140 5,200\nnew and ongoing grants under new grants for research projects ARC staff applications received in 2023–24\nthe NCGP awarded in 2023–24\nIn 2023–24 Provide grant opportunities through Over The ARC supported the award of over\n2,986 14 76% $680m\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%20FY%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7]\nt research\nthrough the NCGP from 2002–2021\nAdminister over Over Over\n5,000 1,000 140 5,200\nnew and ongoing grants under new grants for research projects ARC staff applications received in 2023–24\nthe NCGP awarded in 2023–24\nIn 2023–24 Provide grant opportunities through Over The ARC supported the award of over\n2,986 14 76% $680m\npartner organisations (companies, schemes, funding excellent research of funded research projects involve in grants through our\nnot-for-profits and government agencies) across pure basic research, strategic international collaboration Research Grants Services (RGS) and software\nas a service arrangement, in partnership with\nparticipated in research projects basic research and applied research, and\nother agencies during 2023–24\nresearchers across all career stages\n61\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%20FY%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- Measure types Quantitative & Output\nMore than 70% of research projects involve international collaboration\nTarget 2024–25 2025–26 2026–27 2027–28\nChanges from previous year Nil\nPerformance measure 5 The average number of days to action research integrity investigation outcomes reported to the ARC\nRelated programs in PBS 1.1 & 1.2 Related key activity Safeguard research integrity\nOutcome ARC-funded research is undertaken with integrity and complies with national codes on research ethics and the ARC Research Integrity Policy\nThe total number of working days for the ARC to action research integrity investigation outcomes divided by the total number of research integrity\nMethodology investigation outcomes actioned in the reporting period.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%20FY%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- Changes from previous year Nil\nRelated programs in PBS 1.1 and 1.2 Planned reporting periods 2025–26 to 2028–29\nMeasure types Quantitative and output Related key activity Fund high-quality, impactful research\nOutcome The ARC funds a high proportion of projects involving international collaboration\nPerformance measure 5 The average number of days to action research integrity investigation outcomes reported to the ARC\nTarget Investigations reported to the ARC Research Integrity Office are considered and actioned by the ARC in less than or equal to 30 working days on average\nMethodology The total number of working days for the ARC to action research integrity investigation outcomes divided by the total number of research integrity\ninvestigation outcomes actioned in the reporting period.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%202025-26%20%28final%29.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nReference material\nAcronyms and abbreviations\nAC Companion of the Order of Australia\nAI Artificial Intelligence\nAM Member of the Order of Australia\nAPS Australian Public Service\nARC Australian Research Council\nARC Act Australian Research Council Act 2001\nCEO Chief Executive Officer\nCode Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research\nCorporate Plan ARC Corporate Plan 2025–26\nCSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation\nERA Excellence in Research for Australia\nFAA Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science\nMinister Minister for Education\nNCGP National Competitive Grants Program\nNHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council\nPBS Portfolio Budget Statements\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPGPA Rule Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014\nRGS Research Grants Services\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-08/ARC%20Corporate%20Plan%202025-26%20%28final%29.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nTable 4: Summary of results against performance measures\nNCGP – Funding Excellent Basic and Applied Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.1 Discovery – Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.2 Linkage – Cross sector research partnerships\nERA – Assessing the Quality, Engagement and Impact of Research\nProgram 1.3 – Excellence in Research for Australia\nPerformance measures Result\n1 The percentage of ARC schemes completed in time to meet ARC Not Achieved\npublished timeframes\n2 The percentage of submitted progress, End of Year and final reports Achieved\nreviewed on time\n3 The percentage of appeals upheld against NCGP application Achieved\nassessment processes for all applications submitted\n4 The percentage of ARC-funded research projects involving Achieved\ninternational collaboration for all ARC-funded research projects\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country ii,\nCopyright ii,\nLetter of transmittal iii,\nARC snapshot vi,\nPART 01 Overview of the ARC 2,\n1.1 Chair’s foreword 3,\n1.2 Acting CEO’s report 5,\n1.3 About the ARC 11,\n1.4 Governance 17,\n1.5 Legislation 26,\n1.6 Outcomes of ARC-supported research 28,\nPART 02 Management and accountability 46,\n2.1 Research grant administration 47,\n2.2 Research evaluation, impact, and integrity 50,\n2.3 Risk oversight, controls and compliance 53,\n2.4 Our workforce 58,\nPART 03 Planning and performance 72,\n3.1 Planning and reporting 73,\n3.2 2023–24 Annual Performance Statements 76,\nPART 04 Financial performance and reporting 96,\n4.1 Purchasing, contracts and assets 97,\n4.2 Financial performance 101,\n4.3 2023–24 Financial Statements 106,\niv Australian Research Council Annual Report 2023–24\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202023%E2%80%9324_10-23-2024-AR23-24%20%281%29.pdf)`\n- [Page 53]\nPART 02\nManagement and accountability\n2.1 Research grant administration 47,\n2.2 Research evaluation, impact, and integrity 50,\n2.3 Risk oversight, controls and compliance 53,\n2.4 Our workforce 58,\n46\n Source: 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other-pdfs - https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/historya4_post2001%20%281%29.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/historya4_pre2001.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/historya4_pre2001.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/ARC-202025-26_Education_PBS.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-03/ARC%202025-26_Education_PBS.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Australian Research Council Indigenous Forum - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:06:58.615184+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-004509\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Education\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 61\n- Unique legislation references found: 64\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 64 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Australian Research Council Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 71\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Research+Council+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/taskforces-index.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- About the ARC | Australian Research Council\n\nAbout the ARC\nThe ARC is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity established under the\nAustralian Research Council Act 2001\n(ARC Act). It is located within the Australian Government’s Education portfolio and reports to the Minister for Education. The ARC is a vital component of Australia’s innovation and research system. It plays an integral role in supporting the research sector\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- It also facilitates partnerships between researchers and industry, government, community organisations and the international community.\nARC at a Glance (PDF 1,533KB)\nHistory of ARC\nThe Australian Research Council has a long history – founded in 2001 under the\nAustralian Research Council Act 2001\nit is directly descended from the 1965 Australian Research Grants Committee (ARGC). ARC has functions which date to the 1946 Commonwealth Universities Research Grants Committee.\nInfographic pre-2001\nInfographic post-2001\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- ARC Advisory Committee | Australian Research Council\n\nARC Advisory Committee\nThe ARC Advisory Committee is a designated Committee under the Australian Research Council Act 2001. The Committee and independent Chair are appointed by the Minister representing Education for up to 3 years. Members have broad expertise across research, industry, and governance.\nThe Committee assists the ARC Board to determine priorities, strategies, and p\n Source: `pages/taskforces-index.html`\n- [page 1]\nARC\nANNUAL REPORT\n2020–21\n\n[page 2]\nARC – CELEBRATING 20 YEARS\nThe Australian Research Council (ARC) is a Commonwealth entity that was established as\nan independent body under the Australian Research Council Act 2001. The ARC is directly\ndescended from the Australian Research Grants Committee that was established in 1946.\nOver the years the ARC has evolved in function, structure and reporting arrangements.\nIt continues to advise the Australian Government on research matte\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- rt has been prepared for the purposes of:\n• section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, which\nrequires that an annual report be given to the entity’s responsible Minister for presentation\nto the Parliament\n• section 46 of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 (ARC Act), which requires that the\nreport given to you must deal with:\n‐ any matters required by other provisions of the ARC Act to be dealt with in the report\n(Ministerial directions)\n‐ any other matters that the Minister, by notice in writing to the CEO, re\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 35\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/ARC-202025-26_Education_PBS.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- n Tudge MP\nMinister for Education and Youth\nParliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600\nDear Minister\nIt is with great pleasure that I present the Australian Research Council Annual Report 2020–21.\nThis report has been prepared for the purposes of:\n• section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, which\nrequires that an annual report be given to the entity’s responsible Minister for presentation\nto the Parliament\n• section 46 of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 (ARC Act), which requires that the\nreport given to you must deal with:\n‐ any matter\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ion Date of Date of cessation\nheld commencement\nProfessor Sue Chief Executive Officer 3-Jul-17 –\nThomas\n2.2 Organisational structure 20\n\n[page 30]\n2.3 PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK\nThe ARC’s performance measurement framework is consistent with the requirements\nof the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and\nthe Enhanced Commonwealth Performance Framework. The ARC’s performance\nmeasurement framework ensures a clear line of sight between the objectives, resources and\ncriteria identified within the agency’s Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) and corpo\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ge 34]\n3.1 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS\nSTATEMENT BY THE ACCOUNTABLE AUTHORITY\nI, as the accountable authority of the Australian Research Council (ARC), present the 2020–21\nannual performance statements of the ARC, as required under paragraph 39(1)(a) of the Public\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Australian Research\nCouncil Act 2001. In my opinion, these annual performance statements are based on properly\nmaintained records, accurately reflect the performance of the entity in the reporting period and\ncomply with subsection 39(2) of\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- udit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nAccountable Authority’s responsibility for the financial statements\nAs the Accountable Authority of the Entity, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible under the Public\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (the Act) for the preparation and fair presentation of\nannual financial statements that comply with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure\nRequirements and the rules made under the Act. The Chief Executive Officer is also responsible for such in\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- Growth of knowledge and innovation through managing research funding\nschemes, measuring research excellence and providing advice'.\nThe Basis of Preparation\nThe financial statements are general purpose financial statements and are required by section 42 of the Public\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA).\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015\nThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:\na) (FRR); and\nb) Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations – Reduced Disclosure Requirements is\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Work Health and Safety Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 18\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Work+Health+and+Safety+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- for Senior Management\n• Management in Action\n• Understanding Government\n• Work Health and Safety for Workers\n• Work Health and Safety Performance.\nThe ARC’s Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) arrangements, provided in accordance\nwith Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), are reported in\nAppendix 4.\n4.3 Management of human resources 90\n\n[page 100]\nProductivity gains\nDuring 2020–21 the ARC continued to review its procedures to streamline administrative\nprocesses and systems for ARC staff and NCGP, ERA and EI stakehol\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- (section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918)\n• ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance (section 516A of the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [WHS\nAct]).\nThe ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under the Carer\nRecognition Act 2010.\nADVERTISING AND MARKET RESEARCH\nDuring 2020–21 the ARC conducted no advertising campaigns.\nUnder section 311A of the Commonwealth\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- r recycled and ICT packaging\nis recycled)\n• providing electronic tools to facilitate a paperless office\n• modernised hardware with lower power consumption\n• appropriate power saving and sleep settings for devices.\nWORK HEALTH AND SAFETY\nIn accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), agencies must provide\ninformation relating to WHS matters in their annual reports.\nHealth and safety initiatives\nDuring the year the ARC continued to:\n• hold WHS meetings\n• provide first aid training to nominated first aid officers\n• provide employ\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- 54, 184\nSupporting Responses to Commonwealth Science Council Priorities (CS) 31, 167\nT\nThomas, Sue iii, 3, 19, 20, 25, 74, 100, 116\nsee also Accountable Authority and Chief Executive Officer\nTraining and development 89-90\nW\nWork Health and Safety Committee 76\nWork Health and Safety Act 2011 90, 173, 177, 184\nWorkforce 3, 10, 28, 30, 32, 37, 43, 47, 48, 49, 54, 89, 91, 98, 166\nAlphabetical index 208\n\n[page 218]\nARC.GOV.AU\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- or team wellbeing\n• How to have performance discussions at the ARC\n• Performance and feedback conversation essentials for managers and supervisors.\nThe ARC’s Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) arrangements, provided in accordance with Schedule\n2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), are reported in Appendix 4.\nProductivity gains\nDuring 2021–22, the ARC continued to review its procedures to streamline administrative processes\nand systems for ARC staff and NCGP, ERA, EI and Research Grant Services stakeholders. In addition,\nthe\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 13\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Commonwealth+Electoral+Act+1918\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ses,\nmake good expenses and audit fees.\nAPPENDIX 3 Resource statements 172\n\n[page 182]\nOTHER MANDATORY\nAPPENDIX 4\nINFORMATION\nThis appendix provides information required by other legislation, relating to:\n• advertising and market research (section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918)\n• ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance (section 516A of the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [WHS\nAct]).\nThe ARC i\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- ety Act 2011 [WHS\nAct]).\nThe ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under the Carer\nRecognition Act 2010.\nADVERTISING AND MARKET RESEARCH\nDuring 2020–21 the ARC conducted no advertising campaigns.\nUnder section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, agencies are required to report in\ntheir annual reports on payments made to advertising agencies, market research organisations,\npolling organisations, direct mail organisations and media advertising organisations.\nDuring 2020–21 the ARC did not employ the s\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- good expenses and audit fees.\nPart 06 Appendix 3: Resource statements 168\n\n[page 176]\nAppendix 4 Other Mandatory Information\nThis appendix provides information required by other legislation, relating to:\n• advertising and market research (section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918)\n• ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance (section 516A of the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [WHS Act]).\n• The ARC\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- y Act 2011 [WHS Act]).\n• The ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under the Carer\nRecognition Act 2010.\nAdvertising and Market Research\nDuring 2021–22 the ARC conducted no advertising campaigns.\nUnder section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, agencies are required to report in their\nannual reports on payments made to advertising agencies, market research organisations, polling\norganisations, direct mail organisations and media advertising organisations.\nDuring 2021–22 the ARC did not employ the s\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- sets and audit fees.\n173 Australian Research Council Annual Report 2022–23\n\n[page 181]\nAppendix 4 Other mandatory information\nThis appendix provides information required by other legislation, relating to:\n• advertising and market research (section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918)\n• ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance (section 516A of the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [WHS Act])\n• The ARC\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 13\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Environment+Protection+and+Biodiversity+Conservation+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ON\nThis appendix provides information required by other legislation, relating to:\n• advertising and market research (section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918)\n• ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance (section 516A of the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [WHS\nAct]).\nThe ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under the Carer\nRecognition Act 2010.\nADVERTISING AND MARKET RESEARCH\nDuring 2020–\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- il organisations and media advertising organisations.\nDuring 2020–21 the ARC did not employ the services of any market research, polling or direct\nmail organisations.\nECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND\nENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE\nUnder section 516A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999,\nAustralian Government entities have a statutory requirement to report against 2 criteria in their\nannual reports:\n• how they accord with and contribute to Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD)\n• their environmental performance, that is, the impact their\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- 1, 127, 183\nAssessment 4, 81\nEI 2024 8, 58\nEligibility 5, 12, 80, 83, 91, 134, 185-186\nEligible organisations 109, 167\nEmployment Agreements 89\nEnd of Year Reports 12, 29, 38\nEngineering and Information Sciences (EIS) 75, 183\nEnterprise Agreement 2017–2020 89\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 173\nEnvironmental performance 173, 176\nEthical 5, 28, 73, 82, 84-85, 113\nConduct in Research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities:\nGuidelines for Researchers and Stakeholders 85\nstandards 5, 84-85, 113\nAlphabetical index 204\n\n[pa\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- on\nThis appendix provides information required by other legislation, relating to:\n• advertising and market research (section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918)\n• ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance (section 516A of the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [WHS Act]).\n• The ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under the Carer\nRecognition Act 2010.\nAdvertising and Market Research\nDuring 202\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- il organisations and media advertising organisations.\nDuring 2021–22 the ARC did not employ the services of any market research, polling or direct mail\norganisations.\nEcologically Sustainable Development and Environmental\nPerformance\nUnder section 516A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Australian\nGovernment entities have a statutory requirement to report against 2 criteria in their annual reports:\n• how they accord with and contribute to Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD)\n• their environmental performance, that is, the impact their\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 11\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Review+of+the+Australian+Research+Council+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- `pages/reviews-index__22.html`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/historya4_post2001-20-281-29.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lease\nDate:\n20 April 2023\n20 April 2023\nIndependent Review of the\nAustralian Research Council Act 2001\nFinal Report\nToday, the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, released the Final Report of the Independent Review panel:\nTrusting Australia’s Ability: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001.\nThe Review was announced by the Minister on 30 August 2022 to consider the role and purpose of the ARC within the Australian research system. This is the first comprehensive review of the ARC since its establishment in 2001.\nThe ARC’s Chief Executive Officer\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- roud history of supporting the highest calibre research in Australia. We will continue to work with our partners and stakeholders to support innovative and impactful research for the advancement of all Australians”, Ms Zielke said.\nThe Report can be found at:\nReview of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 - Department of Education, Australian Government\n.\nMedia contact:\nARC Communications 0412 623 056 or\ncommunications@arc.gov.au\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- lease\nDate:\n20 April 2023\n20 April 2023\nIndependent Review of the\nAustralian Research Council Act 2001\nFinal Report\nToday, the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, released the Final Report of the Independent Review panel:\nTrusting Australia’s Ability: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001.\nThe Review was announced by the Minister on 30 August 2022 to consider the role and purpose of the ARC within the Australian research system. This is the first comprehensive review of the ARC since its establishment in 2001.\nThe ARC’s Chief Executive Officer\n Source: `pages/reviews-index__22.html`\n- roud history of supporting the highest calibre research in Australia. We will continue to work with our partners and stakeholders to support innovative and impactful research for the advancement of all Australians”, Ms Zielke said.\nThe Report can be found at:\nReview of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 - Department of Education, Australian Government\n.\nMedia contact:\nARC Communications 0412 623 056 or\ncommunications@arc.gov.au\n Source: `pages/reviews-index__22.html`\n- the Hon Jason Clare MP, announced an independent\nreview of the ARC Act. Professor Margaret Sheil AO (Panel Chair), Professor Susan Dodds and Professor\nMark Hutchinson were appointed to manage the review process.\nThe final report, Trusting Australia’s Ability: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001, was\nreleased in April 2023, providing 10 recommendations focused on enhancing trust in the ARC by the\nGovernment and the research community. The Government announced its response to the Review on\n22 August 2023.\nRole and functions\nThe ARC is a vital componen\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- irement Pages\nReference\n17AG(4)(c) Management Information on any enterprise Mandatory 98\nof human agreements, individual\nresources flexibility arrangements,\nAustralian workplace\nagreements, common law\ncontracts and determinations\nunder subsection 24(1) of\nthe Public Service Act 1999.\n17AG(4)(c)(i) Management Information on the number of Mandatory 98\nof human SES and non-SES employees\nresources covered by agreements\netc identified in paragraph\n17AG(4)(c).\n17AG(4)(c)(ii) Management The salary ranges available Mandatory 99\nof human for APS\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- Committee 76\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) iii, 21, 25, 69, 76-77, 81,\n83, 86, 103, 105, 113, 116, 128, 148-151, 171-172, 184, 187\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) 73, 77, 188-201\nPublic Service Act 1999 76, 194\nPurchasing 103, 195\nR\nResearch Grants Services (RGS) 3, 9, 19, 74\nResearch Integrity 5, 18, 33, 74, 76, 81, 84, 85, 183\nResearch Management System (RMS) vii, 9, 10, 11, 86, 91, 132, 184\nResearch Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) Statement 5,\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- identify as Indigenous.\n17AG(4)(c) Management Information on any enterprise Mandatory 97\nof human agreements, individual flexibility\nresources arrangements, Australian workplace\nagreements, common law contracts\nand determinations under\nsubsection 24(1) of the Public Service\nAct 1999.\n17AG(4)(c)(i) Management Information on the number of SES Mandatory 97\nof human and nonSES employees covered\nresources by agreements etc identified in\nparagraph 17AG(4)(c).\n189 Australian Research Council Annual Report 2021–22\n\n[page 197]\nPGPA Rule\nPart of R\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- Executive Committee 76\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) iii, 23, 68, 76-77, 81-82, 85, 103,\n105, 116, 143-145, 167-168, 181, 184\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) 73, 77, 181, 185-194,\nPublic Service Act 1999 76, 181, 189\nPurchasing iv, 72, 103, 190\nR\nResearch Grants Services (RGS) 5, 11, 74, 181\nResearch Integrity 6, 19, 21, 29, 41, 74, 81, 84-85, 177, 179\nResearch Management System (RMS) 11-12, 40, 75, 89, 181,\nResearch Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- nous.\n17AG(4)(c) Section 4.3: Information on any enterprise Mandatory 91, 101\nManagement agreements, individual flexibility\nof human arrangements, Australian workplace\nresources agreements, common law contracts and\ndeterminations under subsection 24(1)\nof the Public Service Act 1999.\n17AG(4)(c)(i) Section 4.3: Information on the number of SES Mandatory 101\nManagement and nonSES employees covered\nof human by agreements etc identified in\nresources paragraph 17AG(4)(c).\n17AG(4)(c)(ii) Section 4.3: The salary ranges available for APS Mandato\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of the Service reports and the APS\nStatistical Bulletin. These reports are available at www.apsc.gov.au.\nWeb versions of the ARC Annual Report 2020–21 conform with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility\nrequirements.\nINFORMATION PUBLICATION SCHEME\nEntities subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) are required to publish\ninformation for the public as part of the Information Publication Scheme (IPS). In compliance\nwith Part II of the FOI Act, information relating to the IPS is published on the ARC website,\nwww.arc.gov.au > About > Privacy and\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- 32, 61, 89, 171, 181\nFinal Reports 37-38, 42, 45\nFinancial Compliance Review 83\nFinancial Management Information System 8\nFinancial Performance 6, 69-70, 113, 115, 130, 171, 190\nFinancial Statements 69, 113-162, 199\nFraud iii, 73, 83-84, 90, 113-114, 190-191\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 109, 183\nFuture Fellowships (FT) 12-13, 31, 33-34, 49, 64, 166, 169-170, 183\nG\nGender 10-11, 30, 54, 94-95, 181-182, 193\nGeorgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellowship 13\nGlossary 185-186\nGovernance ii, 19, 28, 73-74, 76-78, 81-84, 175, 184, 190-191\nGrant\nAgre\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- Service reports\nand the APS Statistical Bulletin. These reports are available at http://www.apsc.gov.au.\nWeb versions of the ARC Annual Report 2021–22 conform with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility\nrequirements.\nInformation publication scheme\nEntities subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) are required to publish information\nfor the public as part of the Information Publication Scheme (IPS). In compliance with Part II of the\nFOI Act, information relating to the IPS is published on the ARC website, www.arc.gov.au > Home >\nAbout the ARC\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- inal Reports 39, 42-43, 45\nFinancial Performance iv, 7, 28, 68-69, 115, 128, 130, 167, 177, 186\nFinancial Statements v, 34, 68, 112-118, 120-125, 127-128, 148, 193\nFraud iii, 73, 82-84, 89, 187\n197 Australian Research Council Annual Report 2021–22\n\n[page 205]\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 110, 180\nFuture Fellowships (FT) 14, 16, 32, 79, 161, 164, 180\nG\nGender 6, 12, 32, 52, 93-94, 177- 178, 189\nGlossary v, 176, 182, 185\nGovernance – ii-iv, 4, 7-8, 23, 29, 72-74, 76-78, 81-83, 90, 99, 116, 128, 146, 181, 187-188\nGrant\nAgreement 36, 109, 182\nGui\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- Public Service Commission’s website, www.apsc.gov.au >\nHome > Working in the APS > State of the Service.\nWeb versions of the ARC Annual Report 2022–23 conform with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility\nrequirements.\nInformation publication scheme\nEntities subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) are required to publish information\nfor the public as part of the Information Publication Scheme (IPS). In compliance with the FOI Act,\ninformation relating to the IPS is published on the ARC website, www.arc.gov.au > Home > About\nthe ARC > Our Orga\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Review of the ARC Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Review+of+the+ARC+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- m the Department\nof Education. The review considered 223 submissions from stakeholders and consulted with\nstakeholders through meetings and focus groups.\nThe Review of the ARC Act was finalised in April 2023 and the final report, Trusting Australia’s Ability:\nReview of the ARC Act 2001, is a strong endorsement of the role and positive impact the ARC has had\non Australia’s research capability over the last 20 years. It affirms the broader reform schedule we are\nalready undertaking to restore stakeholder trust and drive excellent research for\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ector representatives including DVCRs, peak bodies,\nresearch leaders and administrators, and the Department of Education, developed the ERA Transition\nPlan.\nOn 22 August 2023, Minister Clare announced the Government’s response to Trusting Australia’s\nAbility: Review of the ARC Act 2001, the final report of the Review of the ARC Act, and stated that ERA\nand EI would not continue in their current form and that evaluation of excellence, impact and research\ncapability within Australian universities needs reform.\nResearch remains a key element o\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- people. These three pillars continue to drive our 2023. We will continue to build on\nprioritisation and decision making. the deliberations of the Excellence in Ms Judi Zielke PSM, Chief Executive Officer\nResearch for Australia (ERA) Transition\nThe independent Review of the ARC Act 2001 was finalised in April 2023 after extensive\nPlan Working Group that reported to the Minister in December 2022 including options for\nconsultation and analysis by the Review Panel. The final report, ‘Trusting Australia’s Ability:\ncodesigning new research evalua\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- Group that reported to the Minister in December 2022 including options for\nconsultation and analysis by the Review Panel. The final report, ‘Trusting Australia’s Ability:\ncodesigning new research evaluation frameworks with the university sector. This included\nReview of the ARC Act 2001’ is a strong endorsement of the role and positive impact\na Pilot of Indigenous Studies evaluation which will help inform a new data driven research\nthe ARC has had on Australia’s research capability over the last 20 years and affirms the\nevaluation framework.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ential network. and impact.\n1 The 2023 ERA round was discontinued and the ARC has developed a transition plan for the development of a modern data-driven approach to research evaluation, informed by expert review. Depending on the outcome of this work and the Review of the\nARC Act 2001, the program is subject to amendment. If required, the Corporate Plan will be updated to reflect this amendment.\n6 Australian Research Council Corporate Plan 2023–24\n\n[page 7]\nCase Study: Delivering research systems excellence – Industry Fellowships Program\nT\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Auditor- General Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Auditor-+General+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- include the relevant independence requirements of the\nAccounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants\n(including Independence Standards) (the Code) to the extent that they are not in conflict with the Auditor-\nGeneral Act 1997. I have also fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with the Code. I believe that the\naudit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nAccountable Authority’s responsibility for the financial statement\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- include the relevant independence requirements of the\nAccounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants\n(including Independence Standards) (the Code) to the extent that they are not in conflict with the Auditor-\nGeneral Act 1997. I have also fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with the Code. I believe that the\naudit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nAccountable Authority’s responsibility for the financial statement\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- include the relevant independence requirements of the\nAccounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants\n(including Independence Standards) (the Code) to the extent that they are not in conflict with the Auditor-\nGeneral Act 1997. I have also fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with the Code. I believe that the\naudit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nAccountable Authority’s responsibility for the financial statement\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- include the relevant independence requirements of the\nAccounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants\n(including Independence Standards) (the Code) to the extent that they are not in conflict with the Auditor-\nGeneral Act 1997. I have also fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with the Code. I believe that the\naudit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nAccountable Authority’s responsibility for the financial statement\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- include the relevant independence requirements of the\nAccounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants\n(including Independence Standards) (the Code) to the extent that they are not in conflict with the Auditor-\nGeneral Act 1997. I have also fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with the Code. I believe that the\naudit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nAccountable Authority’s responsibility for the financial statement\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Carer Recognition Act 2010\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Carer+Recognition+Act+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 16A of the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [WHS\nAct]).\nThe ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under the Carer\nRecognition Act 2010.\nADVERTISING AND MARKET RESEARCH\nDuring 2020–21 the ARC conducted no advertising campaigns.\nUnder section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, agencies are required to report in\ntheir annual reports on payments made to advertising agencies, market res\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- A of the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [WHS Act]).\n• The ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under the Carer\nRecognition Act 2010.\nAdvertising and Market Research\nDuring 2021–22 the ARC conducted no advertising campaigns.\nUnder section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, agencies are required to report in their\nannual reports on payments made to advertising agencies, market res\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- 6A of the\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• work health and safety (Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 [WHS Act])\n• The ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under the\nCarer Recognition Act 2010.\nAdvertising and market research\nDuring 2022–23 there were no advertising campaigns conducted by the ARC.\nUnder section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, agencies are required to report in their\nannual reports on payments made to advertising agenci\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- afety Act 2011)\n• ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance (section 516A of\nthe Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999).\nThe ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under the\nCarer Recognition Act 2010.\nAdvertising and market research\nUnder section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, agencies are required to report in their\nannual reports on payments made to advertising agencies, market research organisations, polling\norganisations, direct mail org\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- 516A of\nthe Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999)\n• reduction of outsourcing expenditure within the APS (APS Strategic Commissioning Framework).\nThe ARC is not defined as a ‘public service care agency’ and has no obligations under\nthe Carer Recognition Act 2010.\nAdvertising and market research\nUnder section 311A of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, agencies are required to report in their\nannual reports on payments made to advertising agencies, market research organisations, polling\norganisations, direct mail org\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### ARC Act, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=ARC+Act%2C+the+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nistration of the NCGP\n• administration of ERA and the EI assessment\n• research integrity matters arising from ARC-funded research.\nGovernance\nSenior Management Group\nThe Senior Management Group (SMG) supports the CEO to deliver her responsibilities under\nthe ARC Act, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and\nthe Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act). It oversees management of the ARC, monitors and reviews\nthe agency’s operations and ensures effective communication of the ARC’s priorities to all\nbusiness areas.\nThe SMG generally meets every 2 weeks and c\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- key areas:\nGovernance\nThe ARC Leadership Group (ALG) was formed in March 2022 through an amalgamation of the previous\nSenior Management Group and the Program, Strategy and Executive Committee.\nThe ALG supports the CEO to deliver her responsibilities under the ARC Act, the Public Governance,\nPerformance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act).\nThe ALG meets every 2 weeks and membership comprises the ARC leadership team: the CEO (Chair);\nBranch Managers; Chief Information Officer; and Executive Directors.\nTo further assist the CEO, the ARC has an\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- es across 4 key areas:\n• governance\n• administration of the NCGP\n• design and administration of research evaluation activities\n• research integrity matters relating to ARC business.\nGovernance\nThe ALG supports the CEO to deliver her responsibilities under the ARC Act, the Public Governance,\nPerformance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act).\nThe ALG meets every 2 weeks and membership comprises the ARC leadership team: the CEO (Chair),\nDeputy CEO, CRO, Branch Managers, Chief Information Officer, and Executive Directors.\nTo further assist the CEO\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- tions of control theory to energy systems, climate\neconomics, and cyber-security of modern power systems.\nCommittees and their roles\nThe ARC’s key internal management committees support the ARC’s accountable authority to deliver\nits responsibilities under the ARC Act, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act\n2013 (PGPA Act) and the Public Service Act 1999. These committees include:\n• Senior Management Coordination Committee, previously known as the ARC Leadership Group\n• People Committee\n• Business Operations Committee.\nTo further assist the accountable authority, the\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Basis of Preparation Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Basis+of+Preparation+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- o responsible for administering the\nEngagement and Impact (EI) assessment, which assesses the engagement of researchers with end-users, and shows\nhow universities are translating their research into economic, social, environmental, cultural and other impacts.\nThe Basis of Preparation\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act\n2013\nThe financial statements are required by section 42 of the\n.\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015\nThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:\na) (FRR); and\nb) Australian Accounting Standards and\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- r and the Department of\nEducation, to a modern, data-driven approach informed by expert review. The ARC will continue working with the\nDepartment of Education to develop research engagement and impact indicators to inform the assessment of quality and\nimpact.\nThe Basis of Preparation\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nThe financial statements are required by section 42 of the .\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015\nThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:\na) (FRR); and\nb) Australian Accounting Standards and\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- has been discontinued by the Minister for Education and the ARC is\nworking to transition\nthe evaluation of university research to a more modern, data driven approach informed by expert review.\n121 Australian Research Council Annual Report 2023–24\n\n[page 129]\nThe Basis of Preparation\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nThe financial statements are required by section 42 of the .\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015\nThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:\na) (FRR); and\nb) Australian Accounting Standards and\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- e peer review process. NCGP schemes support the highest-\nquality research and infrastructure, and encourage research collaboration with local, national and international partners to advance\nthe adoption and translation of new knowledge to increase its impact.\nThe Basis of Preparation\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nThe financial statements are required by section 42 of the .\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015\nThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:\na) (FRR); and\nb) Australian Accounting Standards and\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Independent Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Independent+Review+of+the+Australian+Research+Council+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- `pages/reviews-index__22.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Independent Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 Final Report | Australian Research Council\n\nIndependent Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 Final Report\nMedia Release\nDate:\n20 April 2023\n20 April 2023\nIndependent Review of the\nAustralian Research Council Act 2001\nFinal Report\nToday, the Hon\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- Independent Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 Final Report | Australian Research Council\n\nIndependent Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 Final Report\nMedia Release\nDate:\n20 April 2023\n20 April 2023\nIndependent Review of the\nAustralian Research Council Act 2001\nFinal Report\nToday, the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, released the Final Report of the Independent Review panel:\nTrusting Australia’s Ability: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001.\nThe Review was announced by the Minister on 30 Aug\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n- Independent Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 Final Report | Australian Research Council\n\nIndependent Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 Final Report\nMedia Release\nDate:\n20 April 2023\n20 April 2023\nIndependent Review of the\nAustralian Research Council Act 2001\nFinal Report\nToday, the Hon\n Source: `pages/reviews-index__22.html`\n- Independent Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 Final Report | Australian Research Council\n\nIndependent Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 Final Report\nMedia Release\nDate:\n20 April 2023\n20 April 2023\nIndependent Review of the\nAustralian Research Council Act 2001\nFinal Report\nToday, the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, released the Final Report of the Independent Review panel:\nTrusting Australia’s Ability: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001.\nThe Review was announced by the Minister on 30 Aug\n Source: `pages/reviews-index__22.html`\n\n### PGPA Act) and the Public Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=PGPA+Act%29+and+the+Public+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- search integrity matters arising from ARC-funded research.\nGovernance\nSenior Management Group\nThe Senior Management Group (SMG) supports the CEO to deliver her responsibilities under\nthe ARC Act, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and\nthe Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act). It oversees management of the ARC, monitors and reviews\nthe agency’s operations and ensures effective communication of the ARC’s priorities to all\nbusiness areas.\nThe SMG generally meets every 2 weeks and consists of: the CEO (Chair); Branch Manager\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- 2022 through an amalgamation of the previous\nSenior Management Group and the Program, Strategy and Executive Committee.\nThe ALG supports the CEO to deliver her responsibilities under the ARC Act, the Public Governance,\nPerformance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act).\nThe ALG meets every 2 weeks and membership comprises the ARC leadership team: the CEO (Chair);\nBranch Managers; Chief Information Officer; and Executive Directors.\nTo further assist the CEO, the ARC has an Advisory Committee which is a designated co\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- and administration of research evaluation activities\n• research integrity matters relating to ARC business.\nGovernance\nThe ALG supports the CEO to deliver her responsibilities under the ARC Act, the Public Governance,\nPerformance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Public Service Act 1999 (PS Act).\nThe ALG meets every 2 weeks and membership comprises the ARC leadership team: the CEO (Chair),\nDeputy CEO, CRO, Branch Managers, Chief Information Officer, and Executive Directors.\nTo further assist the CEO, the ARC has an Advisory Committee which i\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ecurity of modern power systems.\nCommittees and their roles\nThe ARC’s key internal management committees support the ARC’s accountable authority to deliver\nits responsibilities under the ARC Act, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act\n2013 (PGPA Act) and the Public Service Act 1999. These committees include:\n• Senior Management Coordination Committee, previously known as the ARC Leadership Group\n• People Committee\n• Business Operations Committee.\nTo further assist the accountable authority, the ARC has an Audit and Risk Committee, as re\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Interest+Disclosure+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/media-releases-index__25.html`\n- `pages/media-releases-index__28.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- olicy Statement on Experimental Development)\nPolicy on Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the ARC’s grants programs\nAI Transparency\nARC Client Service Charter\nGender Equality\nIndustry Collaboration\nDiversity and Inclusion Framework Summary 2024-2026\nThe Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013\nCopyright\nInternational\nResearch Data Management\nStaff Misconduct and Guidelines\n Source: `pages/media-releases-index__25.html`\n- The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 | Australian Research Council\n\nThe Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013\nThe\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2013\ncame into effect 15 January 2014 and replaced existing legislation relating to whistleblowing in the Australian Public Service. The Act underwent su\n Source: `pages/media-releases-index__28.html`\n- The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 | Australian Research Council\n\nThe Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013\nThe\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2013\ncame into effect 15 January 2014 and replaced existing legislation relating to whistleblowing in the Australian Public Service. The Act underwent substantive amendments in July 2023 and is intended to operate alongside the\nNational Anti-Corruption Act 2022\n.\n Source: `pages/media-releases-index__28.html`\n- olicy Statement on Experimental Development)\nPolicy on use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the ARC's grants programs\nARC Client Service Charter\nGender Equality\nIndustry Collaboration\nAI Transparency\nDiversity and Inclusion Framework Summary 2024-2026\nThe Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013\nCopyright\nInternational\nResearch Data Management\nStaff Misconduct and Guidelines\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html`\n\n### Australian Public Service APSC Australian Public Service Commission ARC Australian Research Council ARC Act Australian Research Council Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Public+Service+APSC+Australian+Public+Service+Commission+ARC+Australian+Research+Council+ARC+Act+Australian+Research+Council+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s 181\nA7 List of tables 181–182\nList of figures and tables 182\n\n[page 192]\nABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS\nA\nACOLA Australian Council of Learned Academies\nANAO Australian National Audit Office\nANZSRC Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classifications\nAPS Australian Public Service\nAPSC Australian Public Service Commission\nARC Australian Research Council\nARC Act Australian Research Council Act 2001\nARIC Australian Research Integrity Committee\nAWA Australian Workplace Agreement\nB\nBCP Business Continuity Plan\nBSB Biological Sciences and Biotechnology\nC\nCACHE Centre for Ancient Cultural Heritage & Environment\nCEO Chief Executive Officer\nCoE Centres of Exce\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- of figures and tables 178\n\n[page 186]\nAbbreviations and Acronyms\nA\nACOLA Australian Council of Learned Academies\nALF Australian Laureate Fellowships\nANAO Australian National Audit Office\nANZSRC Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classifications\nAPS Australian Public Service\nAPSC Australian Public Service Commission\nARC Australian Research Council\nARC Act Australian Research Council Act 2001\nARIC Australian Research Integrity Committee\nAWA Australian Workplace Agreement\nB\nBCC Business Continuity Committee\nBCMT Business Continuity Management Team\nBCP Business Continuity Plan\nBSB Biological Sciences and Biotechnology\nC\nCACHE Centre for Ancient Cult\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- AI Artificial intelligence\nALG ARC Leadership Group\nANAO Australian National Audit Office\nANU Australian National University\nANZCCART Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and\nTeaching\nAO Officer of the Order of Australia\nAPS Australian Public Service\nAPSC Australian Public Service Commission\nARC Australian Research Council\nARC Act Australian Research Council Act 2001\nARC Strategy ARC Strategy 2022–25\nARIC Australian Research Integrity Committee\nB\nBCC Business Continuity Committee\nBCP Business Continuity Plan\nC\nCABAH Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage\nCAE Chief Audit Executive\nCE23 ARC Centres of\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Research Council STATEMENT BY THE ACCOUNTABLE AUTHORITY AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Research+Council+STATEMENT+BY+THE+ACCOUNTABLE+AUTHORITY+AND+CHIEF+FINANCIAL+OFFICER+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Financial Instruments 157\n7.3 Administered - Financial Instruments 159\n8. Other information 161\n7.4 Fair Value Measurement 160\n8.1 Current/non-current distinction for assets and liabilities 161\n115 AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL Annual Report 2020–21\n\n[page 125]\nAustralian Research Council\nSTATEMENT BY THE ACCOUNTABLE AUTHORITY AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nIn our opinion, the attached financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 comply with subsection 42(2) of the\n(PGPA Act), and are based on properly maintained financial\nrecords as per subsection 41(2) of the PGPA Act.\nIn our opinion, at the date of th\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- Financial Instruments 152\n7.3 Administered - Financial Instruments 154\n8. Other information 156\n7.4 Fair Value Measurement 155\n8.1 Current/non-current distinction for assets and liabilities 156\n115 Australian Research Council Annual Report 2021–22\n\n[page 123]\nAustralian Research Council\nSTATEMENT BY THE ACCOUNTABLE AUTHORITY AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nIn our opinion, the attached financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 comply with subsection 42(2) of the\n(PGPA Act), and are based on properly maintained financial\nrecords as per subsection 41(2) of the PGPA Act.\nIn our opinion, at the date of th\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- Financial Instruments 164\n7.3 Administered - Financial Instruments 166\n8. Other information 168\n7.4 Fair Value Measurement 167\n8.1 Current/non-current distinction for assets and liabilities 168\n128 Australian Research Council Annual Report 2024–25\n\n[page 139]\nAustralian Research Council\nSTATEMENT BY THE ACCOUNTABLE AUTHORITY AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER\nPublic\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nIn our opinion, the attached financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025 comply with subsection 42(2) of the\n(PGPA Act), and are based on properly maintained financial records as\nper subsection 41(2) of the PGPA Act.\nIn our opinion, at the date of th\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### PGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=PGPA+Act+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ity Discovery Research Grants\nNIT National Interest Test\nNSSTC National Security Science and Technology Centre\nNSW New South Wales\nNT Northern Territory\nNZ New Zealand\nO\nONI Office of National Intelligence\nP\nPBS October ARC Portfolio Budget Statements 2022–23\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n187 Australian Research Council Annual Report 2022–23\n\n[page 195]\nPGPA Rule Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014\nPJCIS Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security\nPS Act Public Service Act 1999\nPSM Public Service Medal\nQ\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- Research Grants\nNSSTC National Security Science and Technology Centre\nNSW New South Wales\nNT Northern Territory\nO\nONI Office of National Intelligence\nP\nPanel Australian Universities Accord Panel\nPBS ARC Portfolio Budget Statements 2023–24, published May 2024\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPGPA Rule Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014\nProgram 1.1 Discovery – Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.2 Linkage – Cross-sector research partnerships\nProgram 1.3 Excellence in Research for Australia\nPSM Public Service Medal\nQ\nQ\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- vernment Operations Strategy\nNHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council\nNSSTC National Security Science and Technology Centre\nNSW New South Wales\nNT Northern Territory\nO\nONI Office of National Intelligence\nP\nPBS ARC Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPGPA Rule Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014\nPart 06 6.2 Abbreviations and acronyms 203\n\n[page 214]\nPID Persistent Identifiers\nProgram 1.1 Discovery – Research and Research Training\nProgram 1.2 Linkage – Cross-sector research partners\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### PGPA Act) and the Australian Research Council Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=PGPA+Act%29+and+the+Australian+Research+Council+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- COUNTABLE AUTHORITY\nI, as the accountable authority of the Australian Research Council (ARC), present the 2020–21\nannual performance statements of the ARC, as required under paragraph 39(1)(a) of the Public\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Australian Research\nCouncil Act 2001. In my opinion, these annual performance statements are based on properly\nmaintained records, accurately reflect the performance of the entity in the re\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": null, "ideas": [ { "entity_id": "B-004509", "entity_name": "Australian Research Council Indigenous Forum", "folder_name": "Australian-Research-Council-Indigenous-Forum", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "small", "title": "KPI evidence register with named owners", "idea": "Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.", "quote": "[Page 42]\n• All data results have been rounded to one decimal place for consistency.\n• The specific methodologies for calculating the results for each performance measure are\ndenoted with each measure.\n• The following scheme rounds were finalised (i.e. a ministerial decision occurred) in 2020–21:\n• Discovery Program: DECRA 2021, IN 2021, DP 2021, FL 2021 and FT 2020\n• Linkage Program: LIEF 2021, LP 2020 rounds 1 and 2 and SRI 2020 round 2.\n• When assessing the results, the ARC has identified that a measure is achieved where the\ntarget is met or exceeded; substantially achieved where the target is nearly met (e.g. within\n10% of the target); partially achieved where the target is mostly met (e.g. within 30% of the\ntarget); or not achieved where the measure has not been met or is greater than 30% from\nthe target.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide 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identified that a measure is achieved where the\ntarget is met or exceeded; substantially achieved where the target is nearly met (e.g. within\n10% of the target); partially achieved where the target is mostly met (e.g. within 30% of the\ntarget); or not achieved where the measure has not been met or is greater than 30% from\nthe target.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202020%20to%2021%20Accessible%20Full%20Report.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change 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within the specified reporting period\n• length of process measured from scheme round application closing date to\ndate relevant funding outcome brief is lodged with the Minister\nRelated key The ARC will\nactivities • maintain funding mechanisms that build capacity in, and foster efficient", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-004509", "entity_name": "Australian Research Council Indigenous Forum", "folder_name": "Australian-Research-Council-Indigenous-Forum", "category": "Staff Productivity", "scale": "large", "title": "Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform", "idea": "Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.", "quote": "[Page 42]\nPerformance measures\nPerformance NCGP applications and assessment processes are conducted in a timely\nmeasure 1.1 manner\nOutcome Recommendations are made to the Minister within 6 months of scheme round\nclosing dates for Linkage Projects, and within 8 months for all other schemes\nexcept for Centres of Excellence\nMethodology Quantitative\n• the percentage of scheme rounds where the recommendations are made\nto the Minister within the given time frame\n• includes all schemes where outcomes were finalised (i.e. ministerial\ndecision occurs) within the specified reporting period\n• length of process measured from scheme round application closing date to\ndate relevant funding outcome brief is lodged with the Minister\nRelated key The ARC will\nactivities • maintain funding mechanisms that build capacity in, and foster efficient", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202021%E2%80%9322.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-004509", "entity_name": "Australian Research Council Indigenous Forum", "folder_name": "Australian-Research-Council-Indigenous-Forum", "category": "Case Processing", "scale": "small", "title": "Triage queue for stuck or ageing cases", "idea": "Use existing case data to flag ageing, duplicate, incomplete, or high-risk cases for earlier intervention.", "quote": "Data sources: GrantConnect and ARC NCGP administrative\nopportunities and grant\nresearch training under the database\nawards\nData source: ARC NCGP administrative database\nIndustrial Transformation Training\nCentres (ITTC) scheme\n1.3 ARC manages equitable Immediate Quantitative 100% 100% 100% 100%\nPerformance Measures for 2021–25 expert assessment of\nMinimum of 2 detailed assessments are Percentage of applications with two or more detailed\nNCGP applications\nProcess received per application across all NCGP assessments to all applications for NCGP, excluding SRIs\nschemes with the exception of Special\nTarget Research Initiatives (SRIs) Note: SRIs are excluded as SRI assessment processes may\nvary from standard ARC processes\nMeasure Metric/Outcome Methodology/Data Source 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25\nData source: ARC NCGP administrative database", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Applicants / case officers", "source": "corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/arc_corporate_plan_21-22_.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-004509", "entity_name": "Australian Research Council Indigenous Forum", "folder_name": "Australian-Research-Council-Indigenous-Forum", "category": "Case Processing", "scale": "large", "title": "End-to-end case processing redesign", "idea": "Redesign the case pathway around risk-based triage, reusable evidence, and automated eligibility checks.", "quote": "Data sources: GrantConnect and ARC NCGP administrative\nopportunities and grant\nresearch training under the database\nawards\nData source: ARC NCGP administrative database\nIndustrial Transformation Training\nCentres (ITTC) scheme\n1.3 ARC manages equitable Immediate Quantitative 100% 100% 100% 100%\nPerformance Measures for 2021–25 expert assessment of\nMinimum of 2 detailed assessments are Percentage of applications with two or more detailed\nNCGP applications\nProcess received per application across all NCGP assessments to all applications for NCGP, excluding SRIs\nschemes with the exception of Special\nTarget Research Initiatives (SRIs) Note: SRIs are excluded as SRI assessment processes may\nvary from standard ARC processes\nMeasure Metric/Outcome Methodology/Data Source 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25\nData source: ARC NCGP administrative database", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Applicants / case officers", "source": "corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/arc_corporate_plan_21-22_.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-004509", "entity_name": "Australian Research Council Indigenous Forum", "folder_name": "Australian-Research-Council-Indigenous-Forum", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "[Page 56]\nPerformance measure 8\nThe percentage of research integrity investigation outcomes actioned on time\nOutcome ARC-funded research is undertaken with integrity and complies with national\ncodes on research ethics and the ARC Research Integrity Policy\nMethodology Quantitative, output\nThe percentage of outcomes from investigations notified to the ARC under its\nResearch Integrity Policy considered and actioned by the ARC within 6 weeks\nRelated key The ARC will safeguard research integrity\nactivities\nData source Data extracted from the ARC Research Integrity administrative register\nMeasure source CP 2022–23 page 24\nTarget > 90%\nResults 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23\nN/A N/A N/A 57.5%\n(not achieved)\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC did not achieve performance measure 8.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.arc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/ARC%20Annual%20Report%202022%E2%80%9323%20-%20%28accessible%20pdf%29_0.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-004509", "entity_name": "Australian Research Council Indigenous Forum", "folder_name": "Australian-Research-Council-Indigenous-Forum", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "[Page 56]\nPerformance measure 8\nThe percentage of research integrity investigation outcomes actioned on time\nOutcome ARC-funded research is undertaken with integrity and complies with national\ncodes on research ethics and the ARC Research Integrity Policy\nMethodology Quantitative, output\nThe percentage of outcomes from investigations notified to the ARC under its\nResearch Integrity Policy considered and actioned by the ARC within 6 weeks\nRelated key The ARC will safeguard research integrity\nactivities\nData source Data extracted from the ARC Research Integrity administrative register\nMeasure source CP 2022–23 page 24\nTarget > 90%\nResults 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23\nN/A N/A N/A 57.5%\n(not achieved)\nAnalysis of results\nThe ARC did not achieve performance measure 8.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf 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