FAQs have been developed to provide assistance to users in navigating the Foreign Arrangements Scheme. They are not intended to be comprehensive and should not be relied on as a definitive interpretation of the Foreign Arrangements Scheme. The responses provided are not intended as legal advice. Readers should rely on the substantive provisions of the Act as enacted by Parliament, and any applicable rules, in assessing their obligations and seek independent legal advice.
What does the Foreign Arrangements Scheme address?
Is my arrangement covered by the Scheme?
Is my arrangement a ‘core’ or ‘non-core’ arrangement?
When do I have to notify the Minister?
What criteria does the Minister take into account?
How do I know what Australia’s foreign policy is?
Is my entity a ‘core State/Territory entity’?
Is my arrangement exempt?
Is my arrangement legally binding?
Is my arrangement a subsidiary arrangement?
Do I need to notify the Minister if a Commonwealth Agency is a party to my arrangement?
If another State/Territory entity is also a party to an arrangement and has already notified the Minister, do I also need to notify the Minister of the arrangement?
Do I need to notify the Minister of a prospective arrangement?
Do I need to notify the Minister of a pre-existing arrangement?
How do I notify the Minister of a pre-existing arrangement?
Can the Minister require variation or termination of my arrangement?
Do I need to notify the Minister if I vary my arrangement?
What happens if I do not submit information on my arrangement to the Minister?
The Minister requested that I terminate my arrangement. Do I need to notify anyone that it has been terminated?
Where can I learn more information about the Scheme?
What is the Public Register?
Will sensitive information be included on the Public Register?
Can I apply to have my information removed from the Public Register?
Can I omit information from the Register?
Who can provide notice of an arrangement?
Can I delete an Arrangement?
I am encountering an error with the Portal. Who do I contact?
The Portal is requesting supporting materials. Are there restrictions on the size of attachments?
What documents do I need to upload to the Portal?
Can I save and return to my entry?
Are there costs involved with the Portal?
I have forgotten my log-in details.
Is the Portal secure?
Can an entity have multiple log-ons?
Are international and regional organisations covered by the Scheme?
How do I access the Foreign Arrangements Scheme Online Portal?
Can I create additional users for my organisation?
Can I suspend users from my organisation?
A standard user has drafted a notification. Can I view and edit it?
I am trying to create a user, but continue to encounter an error. What do I do?
What if my organisation does not have an account?
I have submitted a notification, and members of my organisation can now see it. Why is this?
Why has my arrangement not yet appeared on the Public Register?
I am creating a new user for my organisation. What level of access should I give them?
I should have access to the Foreign Arrangements Scheme Online Portal. Who do I contact?