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[AR p.12]", "null" ], "watch_terms": [ "Meet the key organisational performance metrics for timeliness, quality, satisfaction and availability", "Process trans-Tasman attorney registration applications within 15 working days from the date that the application complies with registration requirements.", "Meet the key performance metrics for public education and awareness programs.", "Provision of high-quality advice to the Australian Government on policy, legislation, ministerial correspondence and briefs." ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "This entity appears to share a parent or related entity's strategy text; verify its own strategy before publishing." }, "strategy_brief_md": "# IP Australia — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2024-25](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)\n\n## Vision\n\n> null\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> Enabling Australians to benefit from great ideas by providing a world-leading IP system. [AR p.12](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=12) [[CP p.12](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=12)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=12)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> null\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Increased innovation, investment and trade in Australia, and by Australians overseas, through the administration of the registrable intellectual property rights system, promoting public awareness and industry engagement, and advising government.\nWe educate the community regarding IP and provide advice to the Australian Government on the development of IP policy. We contribute to bilateral and multilateral negotiations and the development of cooperation programs to support the global IP system. [AR p.13](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=13) [[CP p.13](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=13)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=13)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Administer patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder’s rights legislation.\n- Deliver proactive outreach programs that inform and educate Australian businesses with emphasis on small and medium enterprises.\n- Provide high quality advice to the government on policy, legislation, ministerial correspondence and briefs.\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_null_\n\n- Enabling Australians to benefit from great ideas by providing a world-leading IP system.\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| PM1 | Meet the key organisational performance metrics for timeliness, quality, satisfaction and availability | Met | [CP p.18](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=18)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=18) |\n| PM2 | Process trans-Tasman attorney registration applications within 15 working days from the date that the application complies with registration requirements. | 100% of applications are processed within the required timeframe. | [CP p.21](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=21)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=21) |\n| PM3 | Meet the key performance metrics for public education and awareness programs. | All targets are to be met for the performance measure to be met overall. | [CP p.22](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=22)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=22) |\n| PM4 | Provision of high-quality advice to the Australian Government on policy, legislation, ministerial correspondence and briefs. | 1. Ministerial briefs and correspondence delivered to the Minister’s Office are of a high quality with less than 10% resubmitted due to error or omission.\n2. 100% of ministerial briefs and correspondence requested by the Minister’s Office are delivered within the agreed timeframes. | [CP p.23](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=23)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923#page=23) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| PM1 | IP Australia’s timeliness, quality, satisfaction, and availability commitments are met. | Met | Achieved | [AR p.30](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=30)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=30) |\n| PM2 | Process trans-Tasman attorney registration applications within 15 working days from the date that the application complies with registration requirements. | Met | Achieved | [AR p.34](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=34)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=34) |\n| PM3 | Meet the key performance metrics for public education and awareness programs. | Partially Met | Partially achieved | [AR p.36](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=36)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=36) |\n| PM4 | Provision of high-quality advice to the Australian Government on policy, legislation, ministerial correspondence and briefs. | Met | Achieved | [AR p.39](https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=39)(https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79#page=39) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# IP Australia - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:55:21.564677+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000888\n**Entity type**: Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Industry, Science and Resources\n**Website**: https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. 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 | 1 |\n| corporate-plans | 1 |\n| global-intelligence | 3 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 19 |\n| strategies | 3 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- 8\nCase study\nBuilding governance that keeps up with\nPart 1: Overview 2024–25\ndevelopments in AI and automated\nIP Australia at a glance ....................................................12 decision making .....................................................25\nOur role and functions ....................................................12\nOur purpose ........................................................................12 Part 2: Report on performance\nOutcome and program structure .................................12 Annual performance statements ...........................27\nOutcome ..............................................................................\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 119]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nS\nsalaries 99, 109\nsmall and medium enterprises (smes) 13, 18, 80, 112\nsocial media 28, 36, 37, 38\nstaff 13, 15, 17, 21, 24, 25, 40, 52, 62, 87, 93, 102, 110\nstrategic commissioning framework 78\nstrategic objectives 13, 15, 20, 24, 25, 74\nsuperannuation 53, 54, 60, 62, 78, 101, 102\nT\ntechnology 12, 14, 17, 24, 25, 53, 76\ntm checker 19\ntrade marks 12, 13, 16, 19, 30, 31, 32, 40, 41, 60,\n67, 68, 76, 90\nTrade Marks Act 1995 12, 60\nTraditional Knowledge 18\ntreaty 18, 21, 60\nV\nvision 16\nW\nwork health and safety 79\nworkforce 21, 41, 79, 93\nWorld Intellectual Property Organization 13, 18, 54\nPART 6: GLOSSARY AND INDEX PAGE 119\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- In accordance with subsection 16F(1) of the Public\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability Rule\n2014 (PGPA Rule), these performance statements\nreport on our performance for the year ended 30\nJune 2025, assessed against the purpose and\nmeasures published in:\n• IP Australia Strategic Corporate Plan 2024–25\n• Portfolio Budget Statements 2024–25 – Industry,\nScience and Resources Portfolio.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- 2.1B: Trade and Other Receivables\nTrade receivable 1,056 1,116\nGST receivable from the Australian Taxation Office 811 927\nLease incentive receivable 694 790\nRent receivable 1,373 1,048\nOther receivables 531 406\nTotal trade and other receivables 4,465 4,287\nAccounting Policy\nTrade and other receivables are held for the purpose of collecting the contractual cash flows of principal and\ninterest at market interest rates.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- 8\nCase study\nBuilding governance that keeps up with\nPart 1: Overview 2024–25\ndevelopments in AI and automated\nIP Australia at a glance ....................................................12 decision making .....................................................25\nOur role and functions ....................................................12\nOur purpose ........................................................................12 Part 2: Report on performance\nOutcome and program structure .................................12 Annual performance statements ...........................27\nOutcome ..............................................................................\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Portfolio\n2024–25 departments\n14 - mandatory\n17AE(2) N/A Where the outcomes and programs administered by If applicable,\nthe entity differ from any Portfolio Budget Statement, Mandatory\nPortfolio Additional Estimates Statement or other\nportfolio estimates statement that was prepared for\nthe entity for the period, include details of variation\nand reasons for change.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 107]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nPGPA Rule Part Description Requirement\nReference of Report\n(including page #)\n17AD(B) Overview of the entity\n17AE(1)(a)(i) Part 1: Overview A description of the role and functions of the entity.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Contact Officer details\nContact Officer\nDirector, Portfolio Management Office\nPostal address\nPO Box 200, Woden ACT 2606\nTelephone\n1300 651 010\nEmail address\nMDB-planningandreporting@ipaustralia.gov.au\nWebsite\nwww.ipaustralia.gov.au\nOnline version of the annual report\nipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting\nImportant information\nCopyright Attribution\nAll content in this publication is provided under a Creative Commons The CC BY 4.0 licence is a standard form licence agreement that\nAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license with the exception of: allows you to copy and redistribute the material in any medium or\n• the Commonwealth Coat of Arms format, as well as remix, transform, and build upon the material, on\n• IP Australia’s corporate logo the condition that you provide a link to the licence, you indicate if\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 12]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nIP Australia\nat a glance\nOur role and functions\nIP Australia is responsible for administering\nAustralia’s intellectual property (IP) rights system –\nspecifically trade marks, patents, designs and plant\nbreeder’s rights – and regulating the IP attorney\nprofession.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 16]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nImpact\nThroughout the 2024–25 financial year, we Table 3 provides a quantitative view of IP Australia’s\ncontinued to make a positive impact in enhancing role in administering the IP system, outlining the\nAustralia’s IP landscape.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 119]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nS\nsalaries 99, 109\nsmall and medium enterprises (smes) 13, 18, 80, 112\nsocial media 28, 36, 37, 38\nstaff 13, 15, 17, 21, 24, 25, 40, 52, 62, 87, 93, 102, 110\nstrategic commissioning framework 78\nstrategic objectives 13, 15, 20, 24, 25, 74\nsuperannuation 53, 54, 60, 62, 78, 101, 102\nT\ntechnology 12, 14, 17, 24, 25, 53, 76\ntm checker 19\ntrade marks 12, 13, 16, 19, 30, 31, 32, 40, 41, 60,\n67, 68, 76, 90\nTrade Marks Act 1995 12, 60\nTraditional Knowledge 18\ntreaty 18, 21, 60\nV\nvision 16\nW\nwork health and safety 79\nworkforce 21, 41, 79, 93\nWorld Intellectual Property Organization 13, 18, 54\nPART 6: GLOSSARY AND INDEX PAGE 119\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- 4\npeoples have made through 60,000 Purpose ........................................................................................................................4\nplus years of continuing lore and\nPortfolio Budget Statement Programs and Key Activities .........................5\nhistory.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- [pages 26,27,28,29,30]\ng technologies,\nencourage positive risk engagement by providing\nwhile our AI and ADM governance\nour staff with the tools and permissive environment to\nprocesses enable us to comply with\nsafely and responsibly experiment with AI technologies\nthat have the potential to significantly contribute to whole-of-government policies and\nour strategic objectives.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- These reforms are central to changing the way\ngovernments work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples\nand communities.\n• Priority Reform 1 – Partnerships and shared decision-making Transformation Partnership\n• Priority Reform 2 – Building the community-controlled sector\nTransform legislation, Establish mechanisms\n• Priority Reform 3 – Transforming government organisations policies and practices for informed and shared\n• Priority Reform 4 – Shared access to data and information at a to better respond decision-making with\nregional level. to the needs of Indigenous peoples\nIndigenous peoples\nThe Productivity Commission, in its 2024 review of the National\nAgreement on Closing the Gap, found that governments have\nlargely not fulfilled their commitments.\n Source: `strategies/First-Nations-Strategy-2025-2030.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-ip/indigenous-knowledge/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Indigenous-Knowledge-project/First-Nations-Strategy-2025-2030.pdf?rev=d93ca76888574cf0806e1171dd46d80a)`\n- Strategic Objective 1.3 Increase our reputation, influence achievement of Strategic Objectives 3.1 Create and\nand contribution to the IP eco-system. continually improve capabilities that meet the current Innovation\nand future needs of the IP rights system, 3.2 Build a\nInvestment, ICT and property\nWe are committed to facilitating, promoting, and\nworkplace culture that is customer centric, empowered,\nprotecting innovation as a part of our ongoing\nOur Investment, ICT and Property Committee (IIPC) inclusive and risk-engaging, and 4.2 Create innovative\noperations.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- We take a portfolio approach to innovation\noversees a rolling 10-year investment plan for capital contemporary digital and data-driven customer\nto ensure we consider the strategic priorities of\nbudget prioritisation and implementation.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- 3-5\nKey Activities\nSource Matters to be included Page\nPGPA Rule 16E(2)3 For the entire period covered by the plan, the corporate plan must outline the key activities that the entity will undertake in order 5\nto achieve its purposes\nOperating context\nSource Matters to be included Page\nPGPA Rule 16E(2)4(a) For the entire period covered by the plan, the corporate plan must state the environment in which the entity will operate.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- Table 6: Program 1 results, 2024–25\nDeliverable Estimated Actual\nReceipt of Applications\nPatents 31,450 29,999\nPlant Breeder's Rights 350 258\nPatent Cooperation Treaty 2,774 2,240\nTrade Marks 88,079 93,215\nDesigns 8,615 10,107\nRegistration Services\nTrans-Tasman IP Attorney Regime 1,922 1,704\nPART 2: REPORT ON PERFORMANCE PAGE 41\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Download\nAI Transparency Statement January 2026\nPDF | 306KB\nAnnual legal services expenditure\nOur total legal services expenditure in the 2024-25 financial year was:\nLegal services expenditure\nAmount\n(AUD) (excl GST)\nExternal services\n$1,300,575\nInternal services\n$1,551,921\nTotal\n$2,852,496\nMinisterial Statement of Expectations and Regulator Statement of Intent\nThis Ministerial Statement of Expectations has been issued to IP Australia by our responsible Minister, Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, to provide greater clarity about the relevant government policies, objectives and priorities the Minister expects us to reflect in our work.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting)`\n- The strategic objectives and key activities in our\nStrategic Corporate Plan support the Government’s priorities relating to productivity, trade,\ninvestment, job creation and economic growth.\n Source: `other-pdfs/statement-of-intent-ip-australia-to-minister-ayres.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/statement-of-intent-ip-australia-to-minister-ayres.pdf?rev=7347e1b69543468282899c72dd6e6b5f)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- These updates are\noutlined on pages 20 and 23 of the 2024–25\nStrategic Corporate Plan.\n• The second target under performance measure\n3 “An increase in the percentage of customers\nwho respond that their level of knowledge of the\nIP system is either adequate or extensive from\nthe [previous year’s] result” was removed.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- This is a contributing\nfactor as to why website access through the ‘Tools\nOur strategic partnership approach continued\nand research’ page saw an overall decrease in page\nto successfully reach target audiences with an\nviews compared to the previous year.\nadditional 29 partnerships established across\n2024–25 (178 total compared to 149 in 2023–24), Due to this shift, the performance measure\na growth of 19%.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Our target of greater than 98% online services\nTo deliver on this commitment, we analyse customer\nportal availability remains consistent from 2023–24.\ndata to identify meaningful trends and opportunities\nFor 2024–25, we achieved 99.83% availability.\nto improve the customer experience.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 116]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nIP Intellectual Property\nIPS Information Publication Scheme\nIT Information Technology\nKMP Key Management Personnel\nkWh kilowatt hours\nLEAP Learning Equity and Accessibility Partnership\nNABERS National Australian Built Environment Rating System\nNZGO Net Zero in Government Operations\nOPA Official Public Account\nPBR Plant breeder’s rights\nPBS Portfolio Budget Statement\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPGPA Rule Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014\nPM Performance Measure\nPSS Public Sector Superannuation Scheme\nPSSap Public Sector Superannuation accumulation plan\nROU Right of Use\nSES Senior Executive Service\nSME Small and medium-sized enterprise\nSOETM Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys\nSPPI Soley payments of principal and interest\nTM Trade mark\nWHS Work Health and Safety\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- However, the end-of-year result still finished at 99%, The data used to measure the PBR timeliness\nexceeding the target of 95%. commitments is currently collected through a\ncombination of automated and manual processes.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Performance measure 2 ......................................................................................21\nPermission may need to be obtained from third parties to re-use their material.\n© Commonwealth of Australia 2025 Performance measure 3 ......................................................................................22\nPerformance measure 4 ......................................................................................23\nAttribution\nCompliance ...................................................................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- [Page 19]\nPerformance measures\nPatents\nWe will issue:\n• 85% of international search reports (for one invention) in 10 weeks\nPerformance measure 1\n• 95% of international search reports (for all search requests) in 12 weeks\nIP Australia’s timeliness, quality, satisfaction and availability • 85% of international-type search reports (for one invention where the\noriginal request is compliant) in 6 weeks\ncommitments are met.\n• 95% of international-type search reports (for all search requests from\nThe timeliness, quality, satisfaction and availability commitments are measured by: receiving a compliant request) in 8 weeks.\n• the timeliness of IP rights products and services\n• customer satisfaction with the administration of the IP system\nDesigns\n• customer satisfaction with the quality of our products and services\nWe will issue:\n• the availability of the online services portal for customers.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- Trade marks\nTargets:\nWe will issue:\nMeet the key organisational performance metrics for timeliness, quality, satisfaction\nand availability. • 85% of first reports on new applications in 13 weeks\nAll key metrics must be met for the performance measure to be met. • 95% of first reports on new applications in 18 weeks\n• 95% of Headstart Part 1 assessments in 5 days\nReporting period:\n• 97% of Headstart Part 1 assessments in 7 days.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- 14\nProgram 1: IP rights administration\nDirector General’s review ...............................................15 and professional registration ........................................30\nImpact ...................................................................................16 Performance measure 1 .................................................30\nCase study Performance measure 2 ................................................\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- 34\nAustralian designers to reap\neconomic rewards of international Treaty ......18 Program 2: Education and awareness .....................36\nCustomer .............................................................................19 Performance measure 3 ................................................36\nCase study\nProgram 3: Advice to government\nProviding a simpler way to access data\nand international engagement ....................................39\nwith the IP Rights Overview dashboard ..........20\nPerformance measure 4 ................................................39\nFinancial performance ....................................................40\nReport on financial performance ...............................40\nDemand forecast and actual performance ...............\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Performance\nSource Matters to be included Page\nPGPA Rule 16E(2)5(a) For each reporting period covered by the plan, the corporate plan must include details of how the entity’s performance in 17-23\nachieving the purposes will be measured and assessed through specified performance measures of the entity that meet the\nrequirements of section 16EA of the PGPA Rule\nPGPA Rule 16E(2)5(b) For each reporting period covered by the plan, the corporate plan must include details of how the entity’s performance in 17-23\nachieving the purposes will be measured and assessed through specified targets for each of those performance measures for\nwhich it is reasonably practicable to set a target.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- 79\nAbbreviations and acronyms........................................115\nPurchasing ..........................................................................80\nIndex .....................................................................................117\nConsultants ........................................................................80\nNon-consultancy contracts ............................................81\nGrant programs .................................................................82\nAdvertising and market research................................82\nEmissions reporting ........................................................83\nProgress towards the APS Net Zero 2030 target 86\nEmissions Reduction Plan summary ..........................\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 28]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nPerformance measure\nsummary of results\nThe table below provides a summary of the performance results for each of the 4 performance measures for\n2024–25.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- We met our customer satisfaction target for:\n• customer satisfaction with the quality of our\nproducts and services (90%)\n• overall customer satisfaction with IP Australia (86%)\n• administration of the IP system (89%)\n5 To achieve a confidence level of 95% and a margin error of 3%,\na survey of 41,853 customers would require 1,041 respondents (2.4%).\n(https://www.qualtrics.com/articles/strategy-research/calculating-sample-size/)\nPART 2: REPORT ON PERFORMANCE PAGE 33\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $29.9 million, 29.9 million | 1A: Departmental Major Budget Variances for 2025\nExplanation of major variances Affected line items\nCash and cash equivalents were $29.9 million (36%) higher than the Budget estimate. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)` |\n| $13.3 million, 13.3 million | Supplier expenses were $13.3 million (17%) lower than Budget and this variance was largely due to lower than\nplanned usage of contractor resources and also decreased requirements for Information Communication and Supplier expenses, supplier payables and prepayments\nTechnology services, and Administrative related services. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)` |\n| $117 million, 117 million | The total of these\nby reduced suppliers’ expenses. liabilities as at 30 June 2025 was $117 million, with\ncurrent assets providing full coverage against current\nliabilities. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)` |\n| $7.1 million, 7.1 million | Employee provisions were $7.1 million (17%) higher than Budget largely due to the combination of Average\nStaffing Levels being higher than planned and also discounting impacts on leave provisions that were not Statement of Financial Position\nincluded in the Budget estimate. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)` |\n| $12.6 million, 12.6 million | Plant and equipment & Intangibles were $12.6 million (50%) lower than Budget, and this variance primarily Cash Flow Statement\nreflects reduced capital investment expenditure than originally anticipated. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)` |\n| $4.6 million, 4.6 million | In addition, the Budget estimate classified $4.6 million in Superannuation on Employee provision\ncosts as Other payables. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)` |\n| $14.4 | [Page 40]\nIP AUSTRALIA \\| ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nFinancial\nperformance\nReport on financial performance\nIP Australia reported an operating surplus of $14.4 As a cost recovery agency, we continued to focus\nmillion for 2024–25, after excluding the impacts of our efforts on securing the financial sustainability of\nchanges to the asset revaluation reserve. the agency to 2030. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)` |\n| $29.4\nmillion, $113.8 million, 29.4\nmillion, 113.8 million | Cash reserves grew by $29.4\nmillion during the financial year to $113.8 million as\nRevenues grew by 7.8% when compared to 2023– at 30 June 2025. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 4]\nIIPP AAUUSSTTRRAALLIIAA || AANNNNUUAALL RREEPPOORRTT 22002255\nReader’s guide\nThis report is organised into 6 parts:\nPart 1: Overview 2024–25 Part 3: Financial statements\nThis includes an introduction to IP Australia and a This includes our financial statements for the period\nsummary of the year’s results and achievements. ended 30 June 2025 that we are legally required\nIt includes our Director General’s review and 4 case to submit in our Annual Report, including the\nstudy highlights.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- 79\nAbbreviations and acronyms........................................115\nPurchasing ..........................................................................80\nIndex .....................................................................................117\nConsultants ........................................................................80\nNon-consultancy contracts ............................................81\nGrant programs .................................................................82\nAdvertising and market research................................82\nEmissions reporting ........................................................83\nProgress towards the APS Net Zero 2030 target 86\nEmissions Reduction Plan summary ..........................\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 86]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nProgress towards the APS Net Zero 2030 target\nTable 17: Progress towards the APS Net Zero 2030 target\nAPS Net Zero 2030 target emission sources 2022–23* t 2023–24* t Percentage change\nCO2-e CO2-e since 2022–23\nTotal Scope 1 _ _ _\nNatural gas _ _ _\nFleet and other vehicles _ _ _\nRefrigerants _ _ _\nOther energy _ _ _\nTotal Scope 2 149.715 116.604 22.12%\nElectricity (market based) 149.715 116.604 22.12%\nTotal Scope 1 and Scope 2 149.715 116.604 22.12%\nNote: The table above presents emissions related to electricity usage using both the location-based and the market-based accounting\nmethods.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Highlights include:\n• High levels of satisfaction with our primary communication platform, with 89% of customers indicating they are satisfied with IP\nAustralia’s website.\n• Those who accessed our website found that the information was relevant (86%), up to date (84%) and easy to understand (76%).\n• Customers who interacted with our support services also provided positive feedback, indicating they were satisfied when\ninteracting with our call centre (93%) or directly with a staff member (88%).\n Source: `strategies/ip-australia-rpf-self-assessment-report-2019-20.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/ip-australia-rpf-self-assessment-report-2019-20.pdf?rev=a80fb5849a684b02b383833cef0deb2c)`\n- [Page 17]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nArtificial intelligence patent analytics Patent Oppositions Modernisation Project\nIn 2024, we published a series of artificial In 2024–25, we reached a significant milestone by\nintelligence (AI) patent analytics reports2 that modernising our patent oppositions system to make\ndeliver strategic insights into one of the fastest- it faster, more secure, and easier for staff to use.\ngrowing technology sectors.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Strategic Objective 1.3 Increase our reputation, influence achievement of Strategic Objectives 3.1 Create and\nand contribution to the IP eco-system. continually improve capabilities that meet the current Innovation\nand future needs of the IP rights system, 3.2 Build a\nInvestment, ICT and property\nWe are committed to facilitating, promoting, and\nworkplace culture that is customer centric, empowered,\nprotecting innovation as a part of our ongoing\nOur Investment, ICT and Property Committee (IIPC) inclusive and risk-engaging, and 4.2 Create innovative\noperations.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- During 2024–25 we\n4 key pillars, each supported by tangible actions. undertook extensive consultation with employees\nBelow provides details on what we delivered in the and managers to develop our guiding principles\nfirst year of implementation: and design our new approach to performance\ndevelopment at IP Australia.\n• Culture of connection, belonging, and integrity:\nWe conducted a psychosocial risk assessment The strategy sets clear expectations for all staff and\nto identify potential risks across the 14 hazards is governed by the People Strategy Committee to\noutlined in the Model Code of Practice: Managing ensure implementation is successful and impactful.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- To date, 504 staff have\na summary of progress against these priorities and completed it.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- 9\nEnvironment ................................................................................................................10\nCooperation ...............................................................................................................11\nCapability .....................................................................................................................12\nCopyright\nAll content in this publication is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence, Risk oversight and management ..............................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- [pages 13,14,15]\ncommittees and contributes to the achievement\ncontributes to the achievement of Strategic Objective 3.1\nThe People Strategy outlines actions and initiatives that of Strategic Objective 4.1 Increase innovation and\nCreate and continually improve capabilities that meet the\nenable our high-performing culture.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- Regulator performance principles:\nPrinciple 1: Continuous improvement and building trust\nPrinciple 2: Risk based and data driven\nPrinciple 3: Collaboration and engagement\n2025–26 Strategic Corporate Plan | 20\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- Performance\nSource Matters to be included Page\nPGPA Rule 16E(2)5(a) For each reporting period covered by the plan, the corporate plan must include details of how the entity’s performance in 17-23\nachieving the purposes will be measured and assessed through specified performance measures of the entity that meet the\nrequirements of section 16EA of the PGPA Rule\nPGPA Rule 16E(2)5(b) For each reporting period covered by the plan, the corporate plan must include details of how the entity’s performance in 17-23\nachieving the purposes will be measured and assessed through specified targets for each of those performance measures for\nwhich it is reasonably practicable to set a target.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- 9\nEnvironment ................................................................................................................10\nCooperation ...............................................................................................................11\nCapability .....................................................................................................................12\nCopyright\nAll content in this publication is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence, Risk oversight and management ..............................................................\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- Regulator performance principles:\nPrinciple 1: Continuous improvement and building trust\nPrinciple 2: Risk based and data driven\nPrinciple 3: Collaboration and engagement\n2025–26 Strategic Corporate Plan | 20\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- Source\n2024–25 Portfolio Budget Statements, pages 161 to 162\nIP Australia 2024–25 Strategic Corporate Plan, pages 18 to 19\nRegulator performance principles\nPrinciple 1: Continuous improvement and building trust\nPrinciple 2: Risk based and data driven\nPrinciple 3: Collaboration and engagement\nResults Criterion\nThe timeliness, quality, satisfaction, and availability commitments are measured by:\n• the timeliness of IP rights products and services\n• customer satisfaction with the administration of the IP system\n• customer satisfaction with the quality of our products and services\n• the availability of online services portal for customers.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [pages 30,31,32,33]\nAustralia 2024–25 Strategic Corporate Plan, pages 18 to 19\nRegulator performance principles\nPrinciple 1: Continuous improvement and building trust\nPrinciple 2: Risk based and data driven\nPrinciple 3: Collaboration and engagement\nResults Criterion\nThe timeliness, quality, satisfaction, and availability commitments are measured by:\n• the timeliness of IP rights products and services\n• customer satisfaction with the administration of the IP system\n• customer satisfaction with the quality of our products and services\n• the availability of online services portal for customers.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Source\n2024–25 Portfolio Budget Statements, page 161\nIP Australia 2024–25 Strategic Corporate Plan, page 21\nRegulator performance principles\nPrinciple 1: Continuous improvement and building trust\nPrinciple 2: Risk based and data driven\nResults Criterion\nApplications for trans-Tasman attorney registration are processed within\n15 working days from the date that the application complies with registration\nrequirements.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 44]\nA\nIP\nu\nAU\nd\nS\ni\nT\nt\nR\no\nAL\nr\nI\n’\nA\ns\n| A\nr\nN\ne\nN\ns\nUA\np\nL\no\nRE\nn\nP\ns\nO\ni\nR\nb\nT\ni\n2\nl\n0\ni\n2\nt\n5\nies for the audit of the financial statements\nMy objective is to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from\nmaterial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes my opinion.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 65]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nIP AUSTRALIA\nNOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nIIPP AAUUSSTTRRAALLIIAA\nNNOOTTEESS TTOO AANNDD FFOORRMMIINNGG PPAARRTT OOFF TTHHEE FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTTSS\nNote 2.6: Financial Instruments\nNNoottee 22..66:: FFiinnaanncciiaall IInnssttrruummeennttss\nAccounting Policy\nFinancial assets Impairment of Financial Assets\nIP Australia classifies its financial assets at amortised cost in accordance with Financial assets are assessed for impairment at the end of each reporting\nAASB 9 Financial Instruments. period based on Expected Credit Losses, using the general approach which\nmeasures the loss allowance based on an amount equal to lifetime expected\nThis classification is based on IP Australia's business model for managing the credit losses where risk has significantly increased, or an amount equal to 12-\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [pages 80,81,82,83,84]\nwould disclose exempt matters under\n• using standardised contracts for low-risk the Freedom of Information Act 1982.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Program 1: IP Rights Administration and Professional Registration\nDepartmental expenses\nSpecial accounts 252,036 240,788 11,248\nExpenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year17 155 162 -7\nTotal for Program 1 252,191 240,950 11,241\nProgram 2: Education and Awareness\nDepartmental expenses\nSpecial accounts 3,308 3,181 127\nTotal for Program 2 3,308 3,181 127\nProgram 3: Advice to Government and International Engagement\nDepartmental expenses\nDepartmental appropriation 380 380 0\nSpecial accounts 19,740 18,391 1,349\nTotal for Program 3 20,120 18,771 1,349\nOutcome 1 totals by appropriation type\nDepartmental expenses\nDepartmental appropriation 380 380 0\nSpecial accounts 275,084 262,360 12,724\nExpenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year17 155 162 -7\nTotal expenses for Outcome 1 275,619 262,902 12,717\nAverage staffing level (number) 1,100 1,113\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- 1) 2024 91\nexecutive remuneration 78, 101, 112, 113\nartificial intelligence 17, 24\nexpenses 40, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 68, 69, 92\naudit committee 74-76, 108\nauditor’s report 43, 44\nF\nAustralia’s National Disability Strategy 2021-31 79\nfees 12, 34, 55, 60, 70, 92\nB financial performance 40, 43, 46, 54, 55, 56,\n57, 58, 59, 107\nbudget variance 53\nfinancial position 43, 46, 48, 51, 52, 53, 58, 59\nfinancial statements 8, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51, 52, 54,\nC\n55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68,\n69, 70, 71, 79, 112\nChief Sustainability Officer 87\nFirst Nations Strategy 19\nCommissioner of Patents 8, 39, 46, 59, 90\nfraud control 76\nconsultants 80, 81, 82\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 77, 82, 111, 113\ncontracts 47, 55, 61, 80, 81, 110, 111, 112\ncorporate governance 14, 72, 73, 74, 108\nG\ncustomer satisfaction 29, 30, 31, 33\ngender 21, 93, 94, 95, 96\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 118]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nI P\nIndigenous employment 98 patents 12, 13, 14, 16, 31, 32, 41, 60, 68, 76, 90\nIndigenous Knowledge Panel 22 Patents Act 1990 12, 60\nInformation Publication Scheme 77, 113 People Strategy 21, 77\ninnovation 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, performance metrics 28, 30, 31, 36, 103\n39, 43, 51, 77, 92\nperformance obligation 55\nintellectual property 12, 13, 18, 30, 36, 51, 55, 67, 92\nplant breeder’s rights 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 39, 46, 59, 60\ninternational engagement 13, 14, 39, 51, 92\nPlant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994 12, 60\nIP First Response Pilot 24\nPortfolio Budget Statements 27, 30, 34, 36,\nIP Rights Overview dashboard 20 47, 48, 49, 50\nprocurement 72, 74, 80, 87, 111, 113\nL\nprofessional registration 13, 30, 51, 92\nLearning Equity and Accessibility psychosocial risk assessment 21\nPartnership (LEAP) 79\nPublic Governance, Performance\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Gender Champion\n2.3 Deliver Inclusive Language Training and Appropriate Workplace Behaviour training and have Human Resources Annual delivery and\nKey themes\nthis accessible to all staff through the Learning and Development calendar. review\n• Flexible work\nMonitor completion rates of the e-learning module annually.\n• Allyship and\nstorytelling 2.4 Explore opportunities for staff on long-term leave to maintain access, receive updates on Gender Network December 2025\nchanges in the organisation, and network with other staff.\n• Accessibility\n• Support 2.5 Maintain our flexible work policies and provide guidance for managers and senior leaders to Human Resources December 2025\nsupport flexible work practices.\n• Learning\nand career\n2.6 Review and update the Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Policy, communicate and Human Resources December 2025\nopportunities\n Source: `strategies/Gender-Action-Plan-2025-27.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Gender-Action-Plan-2025-27.pdf?rev=bef1d7df1a634d1fb44bc7bdd52ba80d&hash=019DDBD70901C5C486D75AC8E115913F)`\n- [pages 5,6,7,8]\nrk policies and provide guidance for managers and senior leaders to Human Resources December 2025\nsupport flexible work practices.\n• Learning\nand career\n2.6 Review and update the Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Policy, communicate and Human Resources December 2025\nopportunities\npromote resources to all staff and integrate FDV issues and policies into existing manager\ntraining.\n Source: `strategies/Gender-Action-Plan-2025-27.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Gender-Action-Plan-2025-27.pdf?rev=bef1d7df1a634d1fb44bc7bdd52ba80d&hash=019DDBD70901C5C486D75AC8E115913F)`\n- Regulator performance principles:\nPrinciple 1: Continuous improvement and building trust\nPrinciple 2: Risk based and data driven\n2025–26 Strategic Corporate Plan | 21\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 118]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nI P\nIndigenous employment 98 patents 12, 13, 14, 16, 31, 32, 41, 60, 68, 76, 90\nIndigenous Knowledge Panel 22 Patents Act 1990 12, 60\nInformation Publication Scheme 77, 113 People Strategy 21, 77\ninnovation 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, performance metrics 28, 30, 31, 36, 103\n39, 43, 51, 77, 92\nperformance obligation 55\nintellectual property 12, 13, 18, 30, 36, 51, 55, 67, 92\nplant breeder’s rights 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 39, 46, 59, 60\ninternational engagement 13, 14, 39, 51, 92\nPlant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994 12, 60\nIP First Response Pilot 24\nPortfolio Budget Statements 27, 30, 34, 36,\nIP Rights Overview dashboard 20 47, 48, 49, 50\nprocurement 72, 74, 80, 87, 111, 113\nL\nprofessional registration 13, 30, 51, 92\nLearning Equity and Accessibility psychosocial risk assessment 21\nPartnership (LEAP) 79\nPublic Governance, Performance\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 116]\nIP AUSTRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2025\nIP Intellectual Property\nIPS Information Publication Scheme\nIT Information Technology\nKMP Key Management Personnel\nkWh kilowatt hours\nLEAP Learning Equity and Accessibility Partnership\nNABERS National Australian Built Environment Rating System\nNZGO Net Zero in Government Operations\nOPA Official Public Account\nPBR Plant breeder’s rights\nPBS Portfolio Budget Statement\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPGPA Rule Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014\nPM Performance Measure\nPSS Public Sector Superannuation Scheme\nPSSap Public Sector Superannuation accumulation plan\nROU Right of Use\nSES Senior Executive Service\nSME Small and medium-sized enterprise\nSOETM Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys\nSPPI Soley payments of principal and interest\nTM Trade mark\nWHS Work Health and Safety\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- [Page 6]\nUNCLASSIFIED\nRegulator Performance Framework KPI Regulator Performance Framework Performance Measures 2019-20 Results\nmanner to ensure accountability to the public. • the Corporate Plan which outlines our risk management framework, governance structure and planned performance.\n• The Customer Service Charter which outlines our service delivery commitments as well as quarterly reports on our performance\nagainst these commitments in 2019-20.\n• A link to our Annual Report, which is hosted on Transparency.gov.au and outlines performance against the key performance\nindicators outlined in the Corporate Plan and Portfolio Budget Statements.\n Source: `strategies/ip-australia-rpf-self-assessment-report-2019-20.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/ip-australia-rpf-self-assessment-report-2019-20.pdf?rev=a80fb5849a684b02b383833cef0deb2c)`\n- Total short-term benefits $764,348\nSuperannuation $144,068\nTotal post-employment benefits $144,068\nOther long-term benefits:\nLong service leave $34,814\nTotal other long-term benefits $34,814\nTotal key management personnel $943,230\nremuneration\nPART 4: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY PAGE 78\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Information on the value of\n81 reportable non-consultancy contracts is available on\nthe AusTender website.”\n17AD(D) Additional information about organisations receiving amounts under\nreportable consultancy contracts or reportable non-consultancy\ncontracts\n17AGA Part 4: Additional information, in accordance with section Mandatory\nManagement and 17AGA, about organisations receiving amounts under\nAccountability reportable consultancy contracts or reportable non-\n81–82 consultancy contracts.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n- Its findings provide a baseline for enhancing service delivery and effectiveness.\nmini-card, small-h-img\ntrue\nsec-spacing\nsection-none\nsec-spacing-bottom\nsection-padding-between\nstyle\ndefault\nCONNECT\nWITH US\nfalse\nX\nlp-x\nhttps://x.com/wbg_gov\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter\nWorld Bank Governance Global Department\nThe latest news, publications, and events on institutions, good governance, GovTech, open government, procurement, anticorruption, public finance, accountability & more.\nfalse\nGovernance Update|SVC123\nfalse\nTopic Expert\nArturo Herrera\nhttps://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/a/arturo-herrera-gutierrez\ndefault alt\nDirector, Governance Global Department, World Bank\nmini-card\nmini-card\nView All Experts\nGovernance Contact\nLara Saade\nlsaade@worldbank.org\nsec-swoosh\nsec-swoosh-type11\nstyle\ngrid, bg-neutrals-20, stay-connected\nsec-spacing\nsection-none\nsec-spacing-bottom\n Source: `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- Regulator performance principles:\nPrinciple 1: Continuous improvement and building trust\nPrinciple 2: Risk based and data driven\nPrinciple 3: Collaboration and engagement\n2025–26 Strategic Corporate Plan | 20\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923)`\n- Contact Officer details\nContact Officer\nDirector, Portfolio Management Office\nPostal address\nPO Box 200, Woden ACT 2606\nTelephone\n1300 651 010\nEmail address\nMDB-planningandreporting@ipaustralia.gov.au\nWebsite\nwww.ipaustralia.gov.au\nOnline version of the annual report\nipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting\nImportant information\nCopyright Attribution\nAll content in this publication is provided under a Creative Commons The CC BY 4.0 licence is a standard form licence agreement that\nAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license with the exception of: allows you to copy and redistribute the material in any medium or\n• the Commonwealth Coat of Arms format, as well as remix, transform, and build upon the material, on\n• IP Australia’s corporate logo the condition that you provide a link to the licence, you indicate if\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later idea synthesis:\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79\n- `strategies/ip-australia-rpf-self-assessment-report-2019-20.pdf` - strategies - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/ip-australia-rpf-self-assessment-report-2019-20.pdf?rev=a80fb5849a684b02b383833cef0deb2c\n- `strategies/First-Nations-Strategy-2025-2030.pdf` - strategies - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-ip/indigenous-knowledge/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Indigenous-Knowledge-project/First-Nations-Strategy-2025-2030.pdf?rev=d93ca76888574cf0806e1171dd46d80a\n- `strategies/Gender-Action-Plan-2025-27.pdf` - strategies - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Gender-Action-Plan-2025-27.pdf?rev=bef1d7df1a634d1fb44bc7bdd52ba80d&hash=019DDBD70901C5C486D75AC8E115913F\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/design-rights/how-to-apply-for-a-design-right/statement-of-newness-and-distinctiveness\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html` - pages - 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https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/-/media/Base-Themes/Editing-Theme/Styles/pre-optimized-min.css?rev=ad6f6f9c3f2647c283a9f88b56c5309b&t=20250326T123722Z&hash=8712E64D3940C00ADF621578D9D70577\n- `pages/announcements-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/-/media/Extension-Themes/IPAustralia/styles/optimized-min.css?rev=ce40fd85de5941259ae548761c7491a6&t=20260504T034635Z&hash=2B54E45E8AD7E0A5C486CFA059D15440\n- `pages/announcements-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/design-rights/how-to-apply-for-a-design-right/statement-of-newness-and-distinctiveness\n- `pages/announcements-index__11.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/about-this-site/security-statement\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf?rev=99ddd3582eaa4253bc91b111ad704c79\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/corporate-plan\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/accountability-and-reporting/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Strategic-Corporate-Plan/Strategic-Corporate-Plan-2025-26.pdf?rev=1d2b29fe1fd94181b6b4ef5fc211a923\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/news-and-community\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-ip/indigenous-knowledge/first-nations-strategy-2025-2030\n- `pages/strategies-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-ip/indigenous-knowledge/first-nations-strategy-2025-2030\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-ip/indigenous-knowledge/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Indigenous-Knowledge-project/First-Nations-Strategy-2025-2030.pdf?rev=d93ca76888574cf0806e1171dd46d80a\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `other-pdfs/Employer-Statement-WGEA.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Employer-Statement-WGEA.pdf?rev=832ed8cd1df74be695d4125790a3493b\n- `other-pdfs/ip-australia-ministerial-statement-of-expectations-letter.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/ip-australia-ministerial-statement-of-expectations-letter.pdf?rev=978687f034834fcebd6f0530810e45c8\n- `other-pdfs/statement-of-intent-ip-australia-to-minister-ayres.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/statement-of-intent-ip-australia-to-minister-ayres.pdf?rev=7347e1b69543468282899c72dd6e6b5f\n- `other-pdfs/Audit-Committee-Charter---18-December-2025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/Audit-Committee-Charter---18-December-2025.pdf?rev=018fee8dd9dc41aface64f1aaa6e2e1a\n- `other-pdfs/ai-transparency-statement-january-2026.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/about-us/~/-/media/Project/IPA/IPAustralia/PDF/Accountability-and-reporting/ai-transparency-statement-january-2026.pdf?rev=db48c1995c124e6b9a6451d808bb02d6\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No major source gaps detected by the deterministic checks.", "legislation_md": "# IP Australia — Legislation Administered\n\n**Generated**: 2026-05-13T03:14:41+00:00\n**Source**: LLM extraction (nova-micro) from latest annual report and corporate plan\n**Tokens**: 26,674 in / 444 out · cost: $0.00100\n\n> Acts and instruments this entity administers or has primary responsibility for.\n> Excludes generic gov-wide compliance Acts (PGPA, Public Service Act, FOI, Privacy, etc.).\n\n**Source documents fed to the model**:\n- Annual report: `annual-reports\\2024-25.txt`\n- Corporate plan: `corporate-plans\\2025-26.txt`\n\n## 5 laws administered\n\n| Title | Year | Type | What this entity does under it |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Patents Act 1990](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Patents+Act+1990) | 1990 | Act | IP Australia administers patents under this Act. |\n| [Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Plant+Breeder%27s+Rights+Act+1994) | 1994 | Act | IP Australia administers plant breeder’s rights under this Act. |\n| [Trade Marks Act 1995](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Trade+Marks+Act+1995) | 1995 | Act | IP Australia administers trade marks under this Act. |\n| [Designs Act 2003](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Designs+Act+2003) | 2003 | Act | IP Australia administers designs under this Act. |\n| [Olympic Insignia Protection Act 1987](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Olympic+Insignia+Protection+Act+1987) | 1987 | Act | IP Australia administers the protection of Olympic insignia under this Act. |", "global_initiatives_md": "# IP Australia — Global Initiatives Catalogue\n\n## Focus areas\n- Intellectual Property Rights Administration\n- Public Awareness and Outreach\n- Digital and Data-Driven Services\n- Advisory Services to Government\n\n## Intellectual Property Rights Administration\n\n### Global Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)\n**Jurisdiction**: International (Worldwide)\n**Run by**: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)\n**Year**: 1970\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The PCT provides a streamlined process for filing patent applications in multiple countries, reducing the need for separate filings in each country.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can adopt and improve its international patent cooperation processes to enhance global patent filing efficiency.\n**Find more**: [Global Patent Cooperation Treaty](https://www.google.com/search?q=Global+Patent+Cooperation+Treaty)\n\n### US Patent Cooperation System\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)\n**Year**: 1990\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The US Patent Cooperation System offers a centralized filing process for patents, simplifying the application process across multiple jurisdictions.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can learn from the US system to improve its own centralized patent application process.\n**Find more**: [US Patent Cooperation System](https://www.google.com/search?q=US+Patent+Cooperation+System)\n\n### New Zealand IP System\n**Jurisdiction**: New Zealand\n**Run by**: IPNZ\n**Year**: Established in 1990s\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: New Zealand’s IP system focuses on efficient administration of patents, trademarks, and designs, with a strong emphasis on public engagement.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can adopt New Zealand’s public engagement strategies to improve public awareness and understanding of IP rights.\n**Find more**: [New Zealand IP System](https://www.google.com/search?q=New+Zealand+IP+System)\n\n## Public Awareness and Outreach\n\n### UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) Outreach Programs\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: Intellectual Property Office (IPO)\n**Year**: Established in 1990s\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The IPO runs extensive outreach programs to educate businesses, especially SMEs, about the benefits and processes of IP protection.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can implement similar outreach programs to boost IP awareness among Australian businesses.\n**Find more**: [UK IPO Outreach Programs](https://www.google.com/search?q=UK+Intellectual+Property+Office+Outreach+Programs)\n\n### Canada’s IP Awareness Campaign\n**Jurisdiction**: Canada\n**Run by**: Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)\n**Year**: 2000s\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: Canada’s IP awareness campaign focuses on educating businesses about the importance of IP rights and how to protect them.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can adopt Canada’s comprehensive IP awareness strategies to enhance business understanding of IP rights.\n**Find more**: [Canada’s IP Awareness Campaign](https://www.google.com/search?q=Canada%27s+IP+Awareness+Campaign)\n\n### EU’s IP Rights Awareness Initiative\n**Jurisdiction**: European Union\n**Run by**: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)\n**Year**: 2000s\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The EUIPO runs extensive awareness initiatives to educate businesses across member states about IP rights and protection.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can learn from the EU’s multi-faceted approach to IP awareness to improve its own outreach efforts.\n**Find more**: [EU’s IP Rights Awareness Initiative](https://www.google.com/search?q=EU%27s+IP+Rights+Awareness+Initiative)\n\n## Digital and Data-Driven Services\n\n### Singapore’s IP Online Services\n**Jurisdiction**: Singapore\n**Run by**: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)\n**Year**: 2000s\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: Singapore offers a comprehensive suite of online services for IP registration, search, and monitoring, leveraging advanced data analytics.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can adopt Singapore’s digital services model to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its IP administration.\n**Find more**: [Singapore’s IP Online Services](https://www.google.com/search?q=Singapore%27s+IP+Online+Services)\n\n### OECD’s Digital IP Strategy\n**Jurisdiction**: International (Worldwide)\n**Run by**: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\n**Year**: 2010s\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The OECD promotes digital strategies for IP management, focusing on leveraging technology to improve IP services.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can integrate OECD’s digital strategies to modernize its IP services and improve data-driven decision making.\n**Find more**: [OECD’s Digital IP Strategy](https://www.google.com/search?q=OECD%27s+Digital+IP+Strategy)\n\n### Canada’s Digital IP Modernization Program\n**Jurisdiction**: Canada\n**Run by**: Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)\n**Year**: 2010s\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: Canada’s program focuses on modernizing IP services through digital transformation and data-driven innovations.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can adopt Canada’s digital modernization strategies to enhance the efficiency and user experience of its IP services.\n**Find more**: [Canada’s Digital IP Modernization Program](https://www.google.com/search?q=Canada%27s+Digital+IP+Modernization+Program)\n\n## Advisory Services to Government\n\n### US Patent Advisory Council\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)\n**Year**: Established in 1990s\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The US Patent Advisory Council provides expert advice 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Union\n**Run by**: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)\n**Year**: Established in 2000s\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The EU’s IP Policy Advisory Board provides expert advice to EU institutions on IP policy, legislation, and strategic initiatives.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can learn from the EU’s advisory board structure to enhance its own IP policy and legislative advice.\n**Find more**: [EU’s IP Policy Advisory Board](https://www.google.com/search?q=EU%27s+IP+Policy+Advisory+Board)\n\n*Note: These are LLM-knowledge claims, not scraped sources — verify before citing publicly.*", "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "null", "vision_source_page": null, "purposes": "Enabling Australians to benefit from great ideas by providing a world-leading IP system. 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"‘85% of first reports on new applications in 18 weeks’ [AR p.31]", "source": "annual-reports/2024-25.pdf", "implementation_steps": [ "Audit current patent processing workflows", "Identify and automate manual steps", "Pilot new digital processes" ], "risks_to_manage": [ "Resistance to change from staff", "Initial system integration issues", "Data migration risks" ] }, { "id": "trademark-education-outreach", "category": "Citizen Participation", "title": "Expand trademark education outreach", "scale": "Large", "impact": "High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "SMEs and startups", "description": "Launch targeted educational campaigns to increase SME and startup awareness of trademark protection.", "evidence_quote": "‘Partially Met’ for key performance metrics for public education and awareness programs [AR p.37]", "source": "annual-reports/2024-25.pdf", "implementation_steps": [ "Develop educational materials", "Partner with industry associations", "Conduct 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Performance", "title": "Enhance data analytics for performance monitoring", "scale": "Small", "impact": "Medium", "effort": "Medium", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Internal stakeholders", "description": "Use advanced analytics to improve monitoring of key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement.", "evidence_quote": "‘Deliver proactive outreach programs that inform and educate Australian businesses’ [CP p.5]", "source": "corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf", "implementation_steps": [ "Invest in data analytics tools", "Train staff on data interpretation", "Implement performance dashboards" ], "risks_to_manage": [ "Data privacy concerns", "System downtime", "Resistance to new tools" ] }, { "id": "trademark-online-filing", "category": "Procurement & Delivery", "title": "Introduce online trademark filing", "scale": "Small", "impact": "High", "effort": "Medium", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Businesses and innovators", "description": "Develop and 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