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On 1 November 2010 the Office of the Privacy Commissioner was integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and a new website established at www.oaic.gov.au.

Note 1: Major changes to the Privacy Act 1988 will come into effect in March 2014. Agencies, businesses and not for profits need to start preparing for these changes. For more information go to our privacy law reform page at www.oaic.gov.au
Note 2: From 12 March 2013 content is no longer being added to, or amended, on this site, consequently some information may be out of date. For new privacy content visit the www.oaic.gov.au website.

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Media Release: Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton comments on legislation

17/2/2000 Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton comments on legislation to establish independent Privacy Commissioner's Office

"I welcome the introduction of the separation legislation and look forward to working through the many privacy challenges ahead."

"The separation arrangement was first announced by the Government in 1998. Both The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and I consider that this legislation is the most effective way in which we can deliver on our commitment to the people of Australia.

"The formal separation of my Office from the Commission is based on sound administrative principles and will ensure that this Office can give best effect to the proposed private sector legislation."