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On 1 November 2010 the Office of the Privacy Commissioner was integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). An interim website for the OAIC is available at www.oaic.gov.au. This site (privacy.gov.au), which only contains information related to the OAIC's privacy function, will be maintained until a combined site is established.
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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."