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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) is committed to the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). We consider AI offers significant opportunities to improve productivity and aim to continuously improve our Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. We will be transparent as we engage, integrate and adapt to changes in AI technology, the environment, and government policy requirements.

We govern our AI usage in line with applicable laws and regulations, the Digital Transformation Agency's (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (the Policy) and best practice. The Policy sets out the Australian Government approach to embrace the opportunities of AI while providing for safe and responsible use of AI. ANMM believes transparency is critical to building public trust and it is an important aim of the Museum, as well as the Policy and the broader APS Reform agenda.

In this statement, we describe:Also appears in 3 other agenciesHEALTHDIRECTMDBAMOADOPH

  • How we ensure safe and responsible usage

ANMM adheres to Australia's AI Ethics Principles, demonstrating our commitment to protecting privacy and security. AI must be used in a manner consistent with the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles.

ANMM uses AI in some of its corporate and enabling activities and workplace productivity. We allow some of our staff to use AI in their work with the objective of enhancing productivity and service delivery.

AI is used by our staff in the following areas:

  • planning stages of creative workAlso appears in 1 other agencyMOADOPH
  • to assist in the analysis, creation or summarisation of documents, emails or other content
  • to assist in some administrative functions
  • assist in the creation of meeting minutes or interview transcriptsAlso appears in 1 other agencyCER
  • data analytics and reportingAlso appears in 1 other agencyMOADOPH
  • cyber security monitoring and response activitiesAlso appears in 1 other agencyMOADOPH

AI is not widely used across ANMM systems, however we recognise that AI is an increasingly prevalent and critical component of many systems and usage is increasing. We will use AI for its benefits in creating business efficiencies and reducing human error.

Where AI components have been incorporated into proprietary software or ICT products used by ANMM, we will consider using these components if:

  • there is a demonstrated benefit to ANMM's audience; and
  • the Museum's data governance and compliance requirements are met.

5. Safe and responsible Usage

We are aware of potential risks and take a risk-managed approach to the adoption of AI. We use forms of AI which present low potential risk, and our AI governance ensures appropriate mitigation and management of risks. Risks are reviewed periodically and the Museum monitors usage and impact.

ANMM has additional backups and audit arrangements in place to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of our data.

The Museum has committed to:

  • Only deploy AI tools that are authorised for access and use within ANMM.
  • Users must critically examine AI outputs and ensure they can justify their decisions.Also appears in 1 other agencyPMC
  • AI input must not include or reveal classified, sensitive, or personal information.Also appears in 1 other agencyPMC
  • AI must not be the final decision-maker.

The Museum complies with all applicable legislation and regulations and each requirement under the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.

This statement will be reviewed annually, when we make a significant change to our approach to AI, or when any new factor impacts this statement.Also appears in 3 other agenciesAFMADVSCSWA

For further information or enquiries about our adoption of AI please use our general enquiry email address info@sea.museum

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    # AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM # AI TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT April 2025 2 ## 1. Introduction The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) is committed to the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). We consider AI offers significant opportunities to improve productivity and aim to continuously improve our Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. We will be transparent as we engage, integrate and adapt to changes in AI technology, the environment, and government policy requirements. We govern our AI usage in line with applicable laws and regulations, the Digital Transformation Agency's (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (the Policy) and best practice. The Policy sets out the Australian Government approach to embrace the opportunities of AI while providing for safe and responsible use of AI. ANMM believes transparency is critical to building public trust and it is an important aim of the Museum, as well as the Policy and the broader APS Reform agenda. In this statement, we describe: • - How we use and manage AI •- How we ensure safe and responsible usage •- Compliance to the Policy ## 2\. How we use AI ANMM adheres to Australia’'s AI Ethics Principles, demonstrating our commitment to protecting privacy and security. AI must be used in a manner consistent with the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles.\ ANMM uses AI in some of its corporate and enabling activities and workplace productivity. We allow some of our staff to use AI in their work with the objective of enhancing productivity and service delivery.\ AI is used by our staff in the following areas: • - planning stages of creative work •- to assist in the analysis, creation or summarisation of documents, emails or other content •- to assist in some administrative functions\ • - assist in the creation of meeting minutes or interview transcripts •- data analytics and reporting •- people counting •- cyber security monitoring and response activities AI is not widely used across ANMM systems, however we recognise that AI is an increasingly prevalent and critical component of many systems and usage is increasing. We will use AI for its benefits in creating business efficiencies and reducing human error.\ Where AI components have been incorporated into proprietary software or ICT products used by ANMM, we will consider using these components if: • - there is a demonstrated benefit to ANMM's audience; and •- the Museum’'s data governance and compliance requirements are met. 3 ## 5. Safe and responsible Usage We are aware of potential risks and take a risk-managed approach to the adoption of AI. We use forms of AI which present low potential risk, and our AI governance ensures appropriate mitigation and management of risks. Risks are reviewed periodically and the Museum monitors usage and impact. ANMM has additional backups and audit arrangements in place to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of our data. The Museum has committed to:\ • - Only deploy AI tools that are authorised for access and use within ANMM. •- Users must critically examine AI outputs and ensure they can justify their decisions. •- AI input must not include or reveal classified, sensitive, or personal information. •- AI must not be the final decision-maker. 1## 6. Compliance The Museum complies with all applicable legislation and regulations and each requirement under the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.\ This statement will be reviewed annually, when we make a significant change to our approach to AI, or when any new factor impacts this statement. For further information or enquiries about our adoption of AI please use our general enquiry email address info@sea.museum
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    ![Photo showing a museum gallery with small wooden sailing ships. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fultra_horizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-09%2FANMM12_0702002.TIF%3Fitok%3DsnEmy0qN&w=3840&q=75) ![Photo showing a museum gallery with small wooden sailing ships. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-09%2FANMM12_0702002.TIF%3Fitok%3D1SuHSIjK&w=3840&q=80) # GovernanceGovernance ## The Australian National Maritime Museum connects Australians with the past, present and future of our oceans and waterways. The museum is committed to meeting the needs and requirements of Government, our visitors and stakeholders. This page outlines the governance systems and processes at the museum. ## Legislation and Government The museum is a Corporate Commonwealth Entity within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. This section outlines the key pieces of legislation which define the functions and activities of the museum. Australian National Maritime Museum Act 1990 Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 Public Service Act 1999 Statement of expectations Statement of intent ## Council and committees [![Photo taken looking up at a white lighthouse and a clear blue sky. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM14_0801006.jpg%3Fitok%3D8jCEUC5c&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/museum-council "Museum Council") pages ### [Museum Council](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/museum-council) [![Photo showing a close up of a wooden boat's mast, ropes and pulleys with a blue sky behind. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-08%2FANMM07_0701006.JPG%3Fitok%3DkEOFX9SQ&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/audit-finance-and-risk-committee "Audit Finance and Risk Committee") pages ### [Audit Finance and Risk Committee](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/audit-finance-and-risk-committee) [![Photo of a projection artwork in a museum gallery](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM0624_SchoolTours_0031.jpg%3Fitok%3DjniPQeXR&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/first-nations-advisory-committee "First Nations Advisory Committee") pages ### [First Nations Advisory Committee](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/first-nations-advisory-committee) ## Reports and plans Strategic Framework Corporate Plan Annual reports APS Census and action plan Procedures for determining breaches of the APS Code of conduct AI Transparency Statement Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2024-2027 Reconciliation Action Plan Information Publication Plan ## Policies and procedures [Child safety and wellbeing policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4340) [Collection development policy framework and priorities](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/3392) [Complaints handling procedure](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/3341) [Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/1182) [Investment strategy policy ](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/3393) [Partnership and sponsorship policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4341) [Privacy policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/1964) [Social media policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4338) [Volunteer policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4332) [Work health and safety policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4339) For further information or to request access to other museum policies, please email [anmmcoord@sea.museum](mailto:anmmcoord@sea.museum) ![Photo showing two, older men who are museum volunteers, standing behind a model boat. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM0824_Signals_009.jpg%3Fitok%3DF5eD6lYH&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Jasmine Poole ![Photo showing people walking around, outside a museum building. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-10%2FANMM_072025_SchHols_020.jpg%3Fitok%3DQJRKcLix&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Anthony Smith Media ![Group of school students and a museum educator standing outside in the sun, onboard a wooden tallship.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-11%2FANMM0624_SchoolTours_0833.jpg%3Fitok%3D0E4n8mo9&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Lauren Trompp ![Photo showing hands touching small sculptures in the shapes of sea creatures, made from recycled fishing line. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-08%2FANMM0724_CoC_156.jpeg%3Fitok%3DqjbaLqkG&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Rhiannon Hopley ![Photo showing a public talk. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM_BigBlueIdeas_Aug14_203.jpg%3Fitok%3DAP9hYGTW&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Brendon Thorne ![Photo showing 2 people viewing a projection artwork in a museum.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANNM0724_FirstNationsEvent_104.jpg%3Fitok%3DSrt0bpFQ&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Marinco Kojdanovski ![Photo showing a group of young children sitting on the ground listening to 2 young adults telling a story.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FRHPD-ANMM-SchoolHolidays-Oct24-032-HR.jpg%3Fitok%3DYuiCn0_n&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Rhiannon Hopley ![Photo of 2 people carrying a large box. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM0725_Barangaroo%2520Boat%2520Project_328.jpg%3Fitok%3DrG50N8jb&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Marinco Kojdanovshi 1 - 8 ## Access to information ### Freedom of Information The Australian National Maritime Museum is a Commonwealth statutory authority and makes information about its activities available to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, 1982 (FOI Act). [Freedom of Information](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/freedom-of-information) ### Published File List File list for [1 July to 31 December 2025](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2026-02/file-list-for-1-july-to-31-dec-2025.pdf) (pdf, 71kb)\ File list for [1 January to 30 June 2025](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-08/file-list-for-1-jan-to-30-june-2025.pdf) (pdf, 73kb) File list for [1 July to 31 December 2024](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-02/file-list-for-1-july-to-31-dec-2024.pdf) (pdf, 71kb)\ File list for [1 January to 30 June 2024](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-02/file-list-for-1-jan-to-30-june-2024.pdf) (pdf, 76kb) File list for [1 July to 31 December 2023](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-10/file-list-for-1-july-to-31-dec-2023.pdf) (pdf, 70kb)\ File list for [1 January to 30 June 2023](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-10/file-list-for-1-jan-to-30-june-2023.pdf) (pdf, 436kb) ### Public Interest Disclosures The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (PID Act) which commenced on 15 January 2014 promotes integrity and accountability in the Australian public sector by encouraging the disclosure of information about suspected wrongdoing, protecting people who make disclosures and requiring agencies to take action. [Public Interest Disclosures](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/public-interest-disclosures) ### Gifts and benefits register Agency heads must publish a register of gifts and benefits they accept on their agency website on a quarterly basis. [Gifts and benefits register](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/gifts-and-benefits-register) ## Contracts Under the Senate Order for entity contracts, the following document sets out contracts entered into by the Australian National Maritime Museum that provide for a consideration to the value of $100,000 or more (GST inclusive) [Entity Contracts listing for 1 Jan to 30 Dec 2025](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2026-02/reportable-contracts-list-jan-dec-2025.pdf) ## Privacy Impact Assessment Register Under section 15(1) of the Privacy (Australian Government Agencies – Governance) APP Code 2017 (Privacy Code), the museum is required to “maintain a register of the Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) it conducts. An agency must publish the register, or a version of the register, on its website”. The museum’s PIA Register is shown below.\ ID: PIA001\ Project Name: Welcome Wall 2.0\ Date: 16/1/2019 ![Photo showing a museum space with a group of seated children listening to a story book in front of a large projection screen](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FRHPD-ANMM-SchoolHolidays-Oct24-036-HR.jpg%3Fitok%3DZOm8ePoT&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Rhiannon Hopley ![Photo showing a stage, with 5 people having a public discussion. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM_BigBlueIdeas_Aug14_211.jpg%3Fitok%3D-ryuWi09&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Brendon Thorne ![Photo showing an external view of the museum, with a navy warship. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM_072025_SchHols_322.jpg%3Fitok%3DeFiG4SmB&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Marinco Kojdanovski ![Photo taken inside the museum, with a group of students pointing up at a silver sculpture of a shark.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-04%2FANMM0624_SchoolTours_0454.jpg%3Fitok%3DkRxxukfW&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Lauren Trompp ![Photo of 2 male museum volunteers, with a larger group of people in the background in front of the museum building. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM22_0603006%2520Volunteers.jpg%3Fitok%3D4Kp0YuIM&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Cassandra Hannagan Photography ![2 Children seated at a table drawing with coloured pencils.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-12%2FDSC07495%2520%25282%2529.JPG%3Fitok%3Dmrhpo7sc&w=3840&q=75) ![Photo showing a museum exhibition space](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FBrian_Robinson_Ur_Wayii_99.jpg%3Fitok%3DqqXr-00f&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Marinco Kojdanovski ![Photo showing 2 young adults talking to a group of seated children. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FRHPD-ANMM-SchoolHolidays-Oct24-025-HR.jpg%3Fitok%3Drwk3bBn9&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Rhiannon Hopley 1 - 8AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM AI TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT April 2025 2 1. Introduction The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) is committed to the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). We consider AI offers significant opportunities to improve productivity and aim to continuously improve our Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. We will be transparent as we engage, integrate and adapt to changes in AI technology, the environment, and government policy requirements. We govern our AI usage in line with applicable laws and regulations, the Digital Transformation Agency's (DTA) Policy for the responsible use of AI in government (the Policy) and best practice. The Policy sets out the Australian Government approach to embrace the opportunities of AI while providing for safe and responsible use of AI. ANMM believes transparency is critical to building public trust and it is an important aim of the Museum, as well as the Policy and the broader APS Reform agenda. In this statement, we describe: • How we use and manage AI • How we ensure safe and responsible usage • Compliance to the Policy 2\. How we use AI ANMM adheres to Australia’s AI Ethics Principles, demonstrating our commitment to protecting privacy and security. AI must be used in a manner consistent with the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles.\ ANMM uses AI in some of its corporate and enabling activities and workplace productivity. We allow some of our staff to use AI in their work with the objective of enhancing productivity and service delivery.\ AI is used by our staff in the following areas: • planning stages of creative work • to assist in the analysis, creation or summarisation of documents, emails or other content • to assist in some administrative functions\ • assist in the creation of meeting minutes or interview transcripts • data analytics and reporting • people counting • cyber security monitoring and response activities AI is not widely used across ANMM systems, however we recognise that AI is an increasingly prevalent and critical component of many systems and usage is increasing. We will use AI for its benefits in creating business efficiencies and reducing human error.\ Where AI components have been incorporated into proprietary software or ICT products used by ANMM, we will consider using these components if: • there is a demonstrated benefit to ANMM's audience; and • the Museum’s data governance and compliance requirements are met. 3 5. Safe and responsible Usage We are aware of potential risks and take a risk-managed approach to the adoption of AI. We use forms of AI which present low potential risk, and our AI governance ensures appropriate mitigation and management of risks. Risks are reviewed periodically and the Museum monitors usage and impact. ANMM has additional backups and audit arrangements in place to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of our data. The Museum has committed to:\ • Only deploy AI tools that are authorised for access and use within ANMM. • Users must critically examine AI outputs and ensure they can justify their decisions. • AI input must not include or reveal classified, sensitive, or personal information. • AI must not be the final decision-maker. 1. Compliance The Museum complies with all applicable legislation and regulations and each requirement under the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government.\ This statement will be reviewed annually, when we make a significant change to our approach to AI, or when any new factor impacts this statement. For further information or enquiries about our adoption of AI please use our general enquiry email address info@sea.museum
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    ![photo of colourful projection on the side of the museum and navy destroyer at night, with multicoloured reflections on the water. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fultra_horizontal%2Fpublic%2F2024-08%2Fmaritimevivid-frame03_master.jpg%3Fitok%3DC3v_DW4y&w=3840&q=75) ![photo of colourful projection on the side of the museum and navy destroyer at night, with multicoloured reflections on the water. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2F2024-08%2Fmaritimevivid-frame03_master.jpg%3Fitok%3DJBMFUjTQ&w=3840&q=80) # Reports, policies and plansReports, policies and plans ## Strategic framework Download the [2023-27 Strategic Framework](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-08/anmm-strategic-framework-for-online-v2.pdf). ## Corporate plan Download the [2025-26 Corporate plan](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-08/corporate-plan-2025-26.pdf). ## Annual reports Download and read the museum's annual reports. 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 ## APS Census **2025 APS Employee Survey Results & Action Plan – Coming soon** Download the [2024 APS Employee Survey Results](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-11/aps01807-anmm-redacted.pdf) Download the [2024 APS Census Action Plan](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-11/2024-census-action-plan-2024-for-website.pdf) Download the [2023 APS Employee Survey Results](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-10/2023-aps-employee-survey-results.pdf) Download the [2023 APS Census Action Plan](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-10/2023-anmm-census-action-plan.pdf) ## Procedures for determining breaches of the APS Code of Conduct [Download](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-06/procedures-for-determining-breaches-of-the-code-of-conduct_9-april-2025.pdf) ## Privacy policy As a Commonwealth Government agency, the Museum is obliged to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). All information and images on this website are the copyright of the Australian National Maritime Museum and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the museum. The privacy of your personal information is important to us and your name, contact details and other information will not be provided to any other person or organisation without your knowledge and consent unless required by law. Please contact us to update your details if your name, address or phone number changes. You may request that your details are removed from our database and mailing lists at any time. [Download PDF](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-09/anmm-privacy-policy-2023.pdf) [Read online](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/corporate-information/legals/privacy/privacy-policy) [![Photo of an old, metal key on a white background.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fvertical%2Fpublic%2F2024-11%2F00008355_001-copy-2_3.jpg%3Fitok%3DWVbjNycS&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/corporate-information/legals/privacy/privacy-policy) ## Privacy Impact Assessment Register Under section 15(1) of the Privacy (Australian Government Agencies – Governance) APP Code 2017 (Privacy Code), the museum is required to “maintain a register of the Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) it conducts. An agency must publish the register, or a version of the register, on its website”. The museum’s PIA Register is shown below. ID: PIA001\ Project Name: Welcome Wall 2.0\ Date: 16/1/2019 ## Policies Download the [Collection Development Policy Framework and Priorities](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-01/collection-development-policy-framework-priorities.pdf) Download the [Investment Strategy Policy ](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-01/investment-strategy-policy-september-2024.pdf) ## AI Transparency Statement [Download](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-06/ai-transparency-statement-april-2025.pdf) ## 2024 - 2027 Disability Inclusion Action Plan The Australian National Maritime Museum’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2024 – 2027 sets out clear actions to inspire positive change to empower and engage audiences, collaborators, and Museum workers so that all Australians can connect with conversations about the unique role of our waterways and oceans in the past, present and future of this nation shaped by sea. Download the [Disability Inclusion Action Plan](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-08/anmm-disability-inclusion-action-plan-2024-27.pdf) [Accessibility at the museum](https://www.sea.museum/en/visit/plan-your-visit/accessibility) [![Boy touching a wooden pole, with a glowing orange projection on the pole and in the background.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2F2024-08%2Fanmm0722_pp_126-copy.jpg%3Fitok%3DgIeKcW1s&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.sea.museum/en/visit/plan-your-visit/accessibility) ## Reconciliation Action Plan The museum's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), a strategic plan which sets out the museum's commitment to recognise, appreciate and celebrate our country's rich and unique Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander cultures and cultural heritages across every facet of the organisation. Download the [Reconciliation Action Plan](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-09/reconciliation-action-plan-2021-23.pdf) ![Single block print in black ink printed on white paper. It depicts eight masked men in a canoe. Three are standing, two at the bow and one at stern with five men seated in between. The background is an intricate pattern depicting foliage with a pelican flying near the bow.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fvertical%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-09%2F00054665.tif.png%3Fitok%3DhPa1JjtV&w=3840&q=75) ## Information Publication Plan The Australian National Maritime Museum’s Information Publication Plan outlines what information the museum proposes to publish, how and to whom the information will be published, and how the requirements of the Freedom Of Information Act are complied with. The Australian National Maritime Museum (the Museum) is an agency subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and it is required to comply with its Information Publication Scheme (IPS) provisions. About this plan Purpose Objectives Establishing and administering the IPS entry Structure of the IPS Information Required to be Published Under the IPS (S 8(2) Other Information to be Published (S 8(4) Accessibility under the IPS IPS compliance review (S 8F) and other reviews Contacting the Museum About its Information and IPS Entry ## Freedom of information [Find out more about FOI requests](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/freedom-of-information) ## Order a Hard Copy For a copy of published documents, please contact our Publications Manager: Phone: +61 2 9298 3777\ Email: [publications@sea.museum](mailto:publications@sea.museum) ![the cover of the strategic framework document, with text over a water background](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Funcropped%2Fpublic%2F2024-08%2Fscreenshot-2024-08-30-104518.png%3Fitok%3DBdZaRBv6&w=3840&q=75) ## Collection Development Policy Framework and Priorities Download the [Collection Development Policy Framework and Priorities](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-01/collection-development-policy-framework-priorities.pdf)Photo showing a museum gallery with small wooden sailing ships. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fultra_horizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-09%2FANMM12_0702002.TIF%3Fitok%3DsnEmy0qN&w=3840&q=75) ![Photo showing a museum gallery with small wooden sailing ships. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-09%2FANMM12_0702002.TIF%3Fitok%3D1SuHSIjK&w=3840&q=80) # GovernanceGovernance ## The Australian National Maritime Museum connects Australians with the past, present and future of our oceans and waterways. The museum is committed to meeting the needs and requirements of Government, our visitors and stakeholders. This page outlines the governance systems and processes at the museum. ## Legislation and Government The museum is a Corporate Commonwealth Entity within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. This section outlines the key pieces of legislation which define the functions and activities of the museum. Australian National Maritime Museum Act 1990 Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 Public Service Act 1999 Statement of expectations Statement of intent ## Council and committees [![Photo taken looking up at a white lighthouse and a clear blue sky. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM14_0801006.jpg%3Fitok%3D8jCEUC5c&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/museum-council "Museum Council") pages ### [Museum Council](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/museum-council) [![Photo showing a close up of a wooden boat's mast, ropes and pulleys with a blue sky behind. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-08%2FANMM07_0701006.JPG%3Fitok%3DkEOFX9SQ&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/audit-finance-and-risk-committee "Audit Finance and Risk Committee") pages ### [Audit Finance and Risk Committee](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/audit-finance-and-risk-committee) [![Photo of a projection artwork in a museum gallery](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fsquare%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM0624_SchoolTours_0031.jpg%3Fitok%3DjniPQeXR&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/first-nations-advisory-committee "First Nations Advisory Committee") pages ### [First Nations Advisory Committee](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/first-nations-advisory-committee) ## Reports and plans Strategic Framework Corporate Plan Annual reports APS Census and action plan Procedures for determining breaches of the APS Code of conduct AI Transparency Statement Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2024-2027 Reconciliation Action Plan Information Publication Plan ## Policies and procedures [Child safety and wellbeing policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4340) [Collection development policy framework and priorities](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/3392) [Complaints handling procedure](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/3341) [Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/1182) [Investment strategy policy ](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/3393) [Partnership and sponsorship policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4341) [Privacy policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/1964) [Social media policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4338) [Volunteer policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4332) [Work health and safety policy](https://www.sea.museum/en/media/4339) For further information or to request access to other museum policies, please email [anmmcoord@sea.museum](mailto:anmmcoord@sea.museum) ![Photo showing two, older men who are museum volunteers, standing behind a model boat. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM0824_Signals_009.jpg%3Fitok%3DF5eD6lYH&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Jasmine Poole ![Photo showing people walking around, outside a museum building. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-10%2FANMM_072025_SchHols_020.jpg%3Fitok%3DQJRKcLix&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Anthony Smith Media ![Group of school students and a museum educator standing outside in the sun, onboard a wooden tallship.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-11%2FANMM0624_SchoolTours_0833.jpg%3Fitok%3D0E4n8mo9&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Lauren Trompp ![Photo showing hands touching small sculptures in the shapes of sea creatures, made from recycled fishing line. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-08%2FANMM0724_CoC_156.jpeg%3Fitok%3DqjbaLqkG&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Rhiannon Hopley ![Photo showing a public talk. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM_BigBlueIdeas_Aug14_203.jpg%3Fitok%3DAP9hYGTW&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Brendon Thorne ![Photo showing 2 people viewing a projection artwork in a museum.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANNM0724_FirstNationsEvent_104.jpg%3Fitok%3DSrt0bpFQ&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Marinco Kojdanovski ![Photo showing a group of young children sitting on the ground listening to 2 young adults telling a story.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FRHPD-ANMM-SchoolHolidays-Oct24-032-HR.jpg%3Fitok%3DYuiCn0_n&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Rhiannon Hopley ![Photo of 2 people carrying a large box. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM0725_Barangaroo%2520Boat%2520Project_328.jpg%3Fitok%3DrG50N8jb&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Marinco Kojdanovshi 1 - 8 ## Access to information ### Freedom of Information The Australian National Maritime Museum is a Commonwealth statutory authority and makes information about its activities available to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, 1982 (FOI Act). [Freedom of Information](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/freedom-of-information) ### Published File List File list for [1 July to 31 December 2025](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2026-02/file-list-for-1-july-to-31-dec-2025.pdf) (pdf, 71kb)\ File list for [1 January to 30 June 2025](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-08/file-list-for-1-jan-to-30-june-2025.pdf) (pdf, 73kb) File list for [1 July to 31 December 2024](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-02/file-list-for-1-july-to-31-dec-2024.pdf) (pdf, 71kb)\ File list for [1 January to 30 June 2024](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2025-02/file-list-for-1-jan-to-30-june-2024.pdf) (pdf, 76kb) File list for [1 July to 31 December 2023](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-10/file-list-for-1-july-to-31-dec-2023.pdf) (pdf, 70kb)\ File list for [1 January to 30 June 2023](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2024-10/file-list-for-1-jan-to-30-june-2023.pdf) (pdf, 436kb) ### Public Interest Disclosures The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (PID Act) which commenced on 15 January 2014 promotes integrity and accountability in the Australian public sector by encouraging the disclosure of information about suspected wrongdoing, protecting people who make disclosures and requiring agencies to take action. [Public Interest Disclosures](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/public-interest-disclosures) ### Gifts and benefits register Agency heads must publish a register of gifts and benefits they accept on their agency website on a quarterly basis. [Gifts and benefits register](https://www.sea.museum/en/about/governance/gifts-and-benefits-register) ## Contracts Under the Senate Order for entity contracts, the following document sets out contracts entered into by the Australian National Maritime Museum that provide for a consideration to the value of $100,000 or more (GST inclusive) [Entity Contracts listing for 1 Jan to 30 Dec 2025](https://cms-web.seamuseum.net/sites/default/files/2026-02/reportable-contracts-list-jan-dec-2025.pdf) ## Privacy Impact Assessment Register Under section 15(1) of the Privacy (Australian Government Agencies – Governance) APP Code 2017 (Privacy Code), the museum is required to “maintain a register of the Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) it conducts. An agency must publish the register, or a version of the register, on its website”. The museum’s PIA Register is shown below.\ ID: PIA001\ Project Name: Welcome Wall 2.0\ Date: 16/1/2019 ![Photo showing a museum space with a group of seated children listening to a story book in front of a large projection screen](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FRHPD-ANMM-SchoolHolidays-Oct24-036-HR.jpg%3Fitok%3DZOm8ePoT&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Rhiannon Hopley ![Photo showing a stage, with 5 people having a public discussion. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM_BigBlueIdeas_Aug14_211.jpg%3Fitok%3D-ryuWi09&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Brendon Thorne ![Photo showing an external view of the museum, with a navy warship. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM_072025_SchHols_322.jpg%3Fitok%3DeFiG4SmB&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Marinco Kojdanovski ![Photo taken inside the museum, with a group of students pointing up at a silver sculpture of a shark.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-04%2FANMM0624_SchoolTours_0454.jpg%3Fitok%3DkRxxukfW&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Lauren Trompp ![Photo of 2 male museum volunteers, with a larger group of people in the background in front of the museum building. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FANMM22_0603006%2520Volunteers.jpg%3Fitok%3D4Kp0YuIM&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Cassandra Hannagan Photography ![2 Children seated at a table drawing with coloured pencils.](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2024-12%2FDSC07495%2520%25282%2529.JPG%3Fitok%3Dmrhpo7sc&w=3840&q=75) ![Photo showing a museum exhibition space](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FBrian_Robinson_Ur_Wayii_99.jpg%3Fitok%3DqqXr-00f&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Marinco Kojdanovski ![Photo showing 2 young adults talking to a group of seated children. ](https://www.sea.museum/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms-web.seamuseum.net%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fhorizontal%2Fpublic%2Ffotoweb%2F2025-12%2FRHPD-ANMM-SchoolHolidays-Oct24-025-HR.jpg%3Fitok%3Drwk3bBn9&w=3840&q=75) Photo by: Rhiannon Hopley 1 - 8
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