Net Zero Fund: proposed design

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking your views on the proposed design of the Net Zero Fund, to be delivered by the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC). Your submission will help inform the minister’s advice to government.

What we collect

We will collect the information you choose to provide in your submission. This may include:

• your name, organisation, location, industry sector and email

• any views, opinions and supporting material you include in your submission.

Some information (such as your name and contact details) is required to make a submission so we can manage the process and clarify your response if needed.

If you include personal information about another person, please ensure they are aware of this privacy statement.

Why we collect this information

Your information will be used to:

• analyse submissions

• support policy development and program design

• inform government on the design of the Net Zero Fund

• support the NRFC in implementation planning

• contact you if we need to clarify your submission or to keep you informed of consultation outcomes.

How we share your information

Your information may be shared with:

• the NRFC, as the delivery agency for the fund

• relevant Commonwealth agencies (including central agencies)

• ministers and their offices

• state and territory government agencies

• external experts/consultants the department engages

• AI based tools (where you have consented).

We will not otherwise use or disclose your personal information unless you consent or we are required or authorised to do so by law.

If you consent, your submission may be processed using AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot) to assist with summarising responses. All outputs will always be reviewed by department staff and managed in line with Australian Government responsible AI guidance.

Publishing submissions

We may publish submissions on the department’s website. If you would like your submission to remain confidential, please indicate this below. Personal information (such as email addresses, phone numbers or signatures) will not be published.

How we protect your information

All personal information collected will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and stored and retained in accordance with the Archives Act 1983 (Cth).

Submissions made through this consultation are securely stored in cloud-based environments using technology provided by Converlens Pty Ltd, which manages the department’s Consultation Hub on its behalf. Contracted providers must handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and departmental security requirements.

Further information

For more information on how personal information is managed, including how to request access to, or correction of, your personal information and how to make a privacy complaint, please refer to our department’s Privacy Policy or Converlens’ Privacy Policy.