Accessing Information Held by the NT Government
This factsheet provides information about how to access public information held in the
Northern Territory. If you need information about how to access personal information in
the Northern Territory contact the Office of the Information Commissioner Northern
Territory (‘Information Commissioner’).
Summary
Key takeaways
Outlines the purpose of the Information Act 2002 (NT) and the NT Office of the Information Commissioner’s role in administering the Act
Describes the type of information public sector organisations must make available
Outlines the application process for accessing information and its associated fees, time limits and turnover times
Discusses options for discontent with any information provided (i.e. seeking internal review and/or making a complaint to the Information Commissioner)
Key actions
Visit: The NT Information Commissioner’s website, with particular attention to the following:
– Public Interest Test in Exemptions page for more information about how the public interest test is applied
– Public Sector Organisations page for the contact details of FOI officers within public sector organisations
– Fees and Charges page to see the full schedule of fees
– Complaints to the Information Commissioner page to make a complaint against a refusal for access to information
Visit: The NT Government’s page on Freedom of Information to download a FOI application form
