Collection Notice for Unpaid University Intern Commencement Advice Form - Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage

Collection notice
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First published: 19 October 2026
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The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is obliged to advise you of certain matters when collecting your personal information. This collection notice sets out those matters and explains how we will manage the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information. 

Your personal information will be used only for purposes related to assessing, coordinating and administering your unpaid university internship placement and related onboarding activities. 

This information is used to: 

  • confirm your identity and eligibility for an internship placement; 
  • confirm your university enrolment and placement requirements; 
  • coordinate and manage your internship placement; 
  • communicate with you and your university regarding your placement; 
  • manage workplace health, safety and any reasonable workplace adjustments; and 
  • undertake screening, verification and reporting activities where required. 

If you choose not to provide the requested information, the Department may be unable to assess, approve or administer your internship placement. 

Your personal information will only be shared with authorised staff or other parties where required to administer your placement. The Department will only use or disclose your personal information for a secondary purpose with your consent or where permitted by law. 

You have the right to request access to and correction of the personal information the Department holds about you. 

Further information is available in the Department’s Privacy Policy. 

If you have any questions about how your personal information will be handled, please contact: 

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