Agencies are required to ensure they sufficiently make, manage and maintain records throughout the Infrastructure Investment Lifecycle in accordance with the requirements set out in legislation (Territory Records Act 2002) and the Standards for Records, Information and Data that supports legislation, available on the Territory Records website. Proper recordkeeping is an obligation for all Agencies to:
- Support management and operations of Agencies, including the seamless progression of projects in the instances of changes in staff, delays, etc.
- Enable the Auditor-General’s Office to review projects, should it decide to do so
- Encourage open and accountable Government
- Preserve records for the benefit of present and future generations
- Ensure that public access to records can be consistent with the principles of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
Comprehensive records also assist with effective PIRs and in implementing BRPs in Stage 5 – Measure, where these apply to a project.
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