Privacy notice
If you choose to respond to this consultation process, we will collect personal information about you. Please review this notice before submitting your response.
We are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles in Schedule 1 of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The Privacy Act regulates how we may collect, use, disclose and store personal information. We also hold personal information in accordance with the Archives Act 1983 (Cth).
We use technology by Converlens Pty Ltd to provide this consultation service and website. Our contractual arrangements require Converlens to comply with the Privacy Act and store data securely in Australia.
What personal information will be collected
Personal information means information or an opinion about an individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether or not it is true or recorded in material form.
By submitting a response to this consultation, you consent to the department collecting your personal information provided in your response. This may include:
your name, address, email address and telephone number
your opinions about the expansion of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme and how the proposed changes may impact your business/you.
How we will use and disclose your personal information
The department will use any personal information provided in your submission to:
Assess the potential impact or outcomes of the expansion of NatHERS to existing homes on industry and consumers
Identify relevant stakeholders and their industry
Contact you about your submission, including for further information and feedback or to conduct a survey either by us or our representative
Inform you about the outcomes of this consultation process and/or other matters that we consider may be relevant to you.
The personal information provided in your submission will be disclosed to department staff, external consultants, the Minister/Assistant Minister and their staff, staff from other Commonwealth and state and territory government agencies, and NatHERS governance committees for the purpose of:
helping us develop a considered approach to the NatHERS expansion that will meet industry and consumer needs
and for related purposes.
We may also disclose your personal information where authorised or required by law.
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