Freedom of Information in WA
This factsheet provides an overview of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA), which relates to information held by State Government departments and authorities. […]
This factsheet provides an overview of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA), which relates to information held by State Government departments and authorities. […]
This factsheet provides a brief outline of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA). […]
This factsheet outlines the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act 2016 (ACT) and introduces concepts such as “government information” and the “public interest test”. […]
The EDO generally supports this Bill given that we recognise the importance of transparency in government decisions and policies. However whilst we believe the Bill will help improve the community’s ability to access information, we are concerned that without ongoing and renewed momentum agencies may tend towards a ‘business as usual’ approach to (refusing) access […]
What is Freedom of Information? The Freedom of Information Act 2016 (ACT) (‘the Act’) allows you to access government information held by an agency or Minister in the ACT. Getting access to government held information is an important way for you to properly participate in government processes and improved decision-making, and to hold the government […]
Environmental groups and individuals with environmental concerns often need to obtain documents relating to governmental decision-making. This Fact Sheet provides an overview of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA) (the Act), which relates to information held by State Government departments and authorities. It includes practical suggestions and advice as to how the Act can […]
This factsheet provides information on accessing Commonwealth Government information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth). […]
Public access to information held by government departments and local councils is important in promoting open, accountable government. Government Departments usually have a freedom of information officer or contact point which are a good starting point. Sometimes the information you are looking for may have been released already. A lot of information is available on Government […]
Obtaining information and documents held by government is often important in determining your legal rights and options. Information and documents may provide evidence, which can be necessary in preparing a legal case.​ […]
How to access public information held by government in the Northern Territory of Australia […]