This document provides advice for all staff to be aware of their obligations under Government and Department policies and codes when making submissions to inquiries and attending parliamentary committees.

These guidelines provide information for policy authors on external stakeholder consultation in the development or review of Department of Education policy and supporting procedures.

The Department is a signatory to a number of statutory and voluntary licences, which aim to ensure fair returns to owners of copyright, and set out guidelines for the use of ‘works’ and ‘subject matter other than works’ in schools.