The data include the total number of requests since 1982, and since. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. You can formally request access under the freedom of information act 1982 foi act to documents we hold. Reform act 2010 freedom of information act 1982 as amended pdf, 615kb. This site can help you determine if filing a foia request is the best option for you and help you create your request when youre ready. Part 1 introduction to the freedom of information act 1982. Manus island cctv footage a freedom of information. Freedom of information act united states wikipedia. Piac has represented individuals and groups seeking governmentheld information, the release. The basic function of the freedom of information act is to ensure informed citizens, vital to the functioning of a democratic society. Put simply, governmentheld information is a national resource2, and the public is entitled to have access to it within reasonable limits. Mckinsey a freedom of information request to national. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 47b public interest.
The broad objective of the freedom of information act 1982 foi act is to give the australian community access to information held by australian government agencies. This is a compilation of the freedom of information act 1982 that shows the text of the. The freedom of information act 1982 foi is australian commonwealth freedom of. It contains information about organisations, people, policies, legislation and events related to the history of child welfare. Review of freedom of information laws attorneygenerals. As the 30th anniversary of the foi act passes, the development of foi law and culture since the act was initially passed has undergone incredible change. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 11c publication of.
The objects clause in section 3 of the foi act expands on this concept and provides clear direction on. Administration of the freedom of information act 1982. You can also see most manuals, rules and guidelines that we use to make decisions about the. Your details title first name family name postal address. Of the selected entities, agd has a manual which provides guidance for foi decision. Access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 cth use this form for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 cth, which are not personal health records. This plan is prepared in accordance with section 81 of the foi act. General rule 1 a document is conditionally exempt if its disclosure under this act would involve the unreasonable disclosure of personal information about any person including a deceased person. This includes information they hold about you or about government policies and decisions.
The functions conferred by section 8f b of the freedom of information act 1982. A foi applicant is not required to explain their reason for seeking access, or demonstrate a special need for or interest in a document. This right to access is limited when such information is protected from disclosure by one of foias nine statutory exemptions. Overview the foi act gives any person the right to seek access to information held by or in the. Scope 1 this section applies to information if an agency or minister gives a person access to a document under section 11a containing the information, except in the case of any of the following. However, for privacy reasons not all information is automatically available. Stateterritory public health records may be sought. The act defines agency records subject to disclosure, outlines mandatory disclosure procedures.
The commonwealth ombudsman can also investigate complaints about our actions. Audit office logo, the commonwealth coat of arms, and any material protected. If the information is not available for download, it will be made available in hard copy on request. This is a compilation of the freedom of information act 1982 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 14 september 2019 the compilation date. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 21 deferment of access 1 an agency which, or a minister who, receives a request may defer the provision of access to the document concerned.
Objects information or documents otherwise accessible 4. Access to australian government information, the relevant law is the freedom of information act 1982 cth foi act. Details of how this information can be obtained from nhfi will be provided. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Terms of reference doc 45kb terms of reference pdf 290kb. The freedom of information act 1982 foi act and the australian. This compilation was prepared on 15 february 2012 taking into account amendments up to act no. Foi disclosure log australian charities and notfor. Freedom of information act 1982 cth 29 charges 1 where, under the regulations, an agency or minister decides that an applicant is liable to pay a charge in respect of a request for access to a document, or the provision of access to a document, the agency or minister must give to the applicant a written notice stating. Freedom of information legislation is one mechanism by which.
Request for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 cth the department of health health does not generally hold personal health records about individuals such as. This act may be cited as the freedom of information act 1982. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 7 exemption of. The freedom of information act 1982 foi act gives you a general right of access to information held by us and other commonwealth agencies departments and authorities. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 7 exemption of certain persons and bodies 1 the bodies specified in division 1 of part i of schedule 2, and a person holding and performing the duties of an office specified in that division, are to be deemed not to be prescribed authorities for the purposes of this act. Request for access to documents under the freedom of. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. The disclosure log provides access to information which has been released in.
Request for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 online request form. The information described in the disclosure log has been released by the acnc under the freedom of information act 1982 cth and is available for public access. Freedom of information foi request the purpose of this form, once it is fully and accurately completed by you the applicant, is to make a foi request to the australian digital health agency the agency for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 cth. To the department of immigration and border protection, under the freedom of information act 1982 cth i request the following document. Apr 16, 2020 the freedom of information act, or foia 5 u. To view or print the report, you will require the acrobat pdf reader. Freedom of info around the world national democratic institute.
Freedom of information act 1982 sect 11c publication of information in accessed documents. Freedom of information purpose to set out the australian national universitys approach to meeting its responsibilities under the freedom of information act 1982 cth foi act. The department of health, of which the tga is a part, is required by section 11c of the freedom of information act 1982 the foi act to disclose access decisions through a disclosure log on its website. Freedom of information therapeutic goods administration. You can formally request access under the freedom of information act 1982. Request for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 cth form pdf,9kb request for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982. On december 4, 2012, the office of information policy at the department of justice notified agencies and the public that beginning january 20 all agencies will be required to provide quarterly reporting of four key foia statistics to the department of justice that will be posted on foia.
The freedom of information act 1982 gives you the right to request access to governmentheld information. We make a range of documents available for public access. The oco receives foi requests for a wide range of documents, however, the two main requests are. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 47f public interest.
If you are making a request on behalf of another person, please complete our written form. Freedom of information act 1982 cth last modified on 16 august, 2010. Incident detail report gbvst from the departments compliance, case management, detention and settlement portal. Under freedom of information foi you have a right, with limited exceptions, to access documents we hold. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 47f public interest conditional exemptions personal privacy.
Western australian legislation freedom of information act 1992. To assist you with making an foi request, you may wish to download and complete the form. The freedom of information act 1982 foi act requires austrac to publish. Download sample freedom of information act appeal letter. Senator faulkner also noted in march 2009 that the then proposed reforms were not a final step because new patterns of democratic engagement require new ways to inform debate and. There are independent bodies which provide information and advice on access to information laws. That is not to say that a person cannot represent a public interest. The essential features of the act, as summarised in the guide to the freedom of information act 1982 2011, are. Details of these processes can be found on the relevant stateterritory health department websites. Freedom of information act 2000 overview summary the freedom of information act 2000 for example by asking for a hard copy of the information or a summary, the freedom of information act exempts some types of for example, publications documents created prior to 5 july 1978 other than. Freedom of information act 1982 table of provisions long title part ipreliminary 1. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and. Administration of the freedom of information act 1982 australian. Pdf freedom of information applications as an evergreening.
Freedom of information act 1982 cth or to your personal information. A public interest is an interest that is shared by the community as a whole, as opposed to a private interest that is held only by the individual concerned. Incident detail report 12riu6k from the departments compliance, case management, detention and settlement portal. Freedom of information act 1982 parliament of australia. The broad objective of the foi act is to give the public the right to access. Request for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 cth form pdf,9kb request for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 cth form docx,123kb you can send your request either. Incident detail report 15a5x8l from the departments compliance, case management, detention and settlement portal. Attorneygenerals department, freedom of information act 1982 annual report 200102.
State legislation that regulates the management and privacy of health. Legislation regarding access and correction of information requests. In order to do this, applicants can submit a request for access to documents the australia council holds, and obtain copies of those documents. Act to apply to courts in respect of administrative matters 6. I also request any documents attached to the detailed report.
Any information or an opinion about the physical, mental or psychological health or ability at any time of an individual. Commonwealth scientific and industrial research organisation csiro doc 32b. Freedom of information act 1982 federal register of legislation. Under freedom of information foi you have a right, with limited exceptions. A document is conditionally exempt if disclosure of the document under this act. What is the freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives any person, including u. Details of other processes can be found on the relevant stateterritory health department website. The victorian freedom of information act 1982 gives you the right to access documents about your personal affairs and the activities of government agencies. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 33 document affecting personal privacy 1 a document is an exempt document if its disclosure under this act would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information relating to the personal affairs of any person including a deceased person s. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 21 deferment of. Freedom of information act 1982 cth s 47 documents disclosing trade secrets or commercially valuable information. The therapeutic goods administration tga does not generally hold personal health records about individuals such as. Correspondence to commonwealth bank of australia pdf, 1. Foi disclosure log therapeutic goods administration tga.
Under the foi act, you have a legal right subject to some exceptions to see documents we hold and get copies of those documents. Mar 28, 2014 to the department of immigration and border protection, under the freedom of information act 1982 cth i request the following document. The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the notes section. Freedom of information act 1982 cth s 47b public interest conditional exemptionscommonwealthstate. This policy sets out the acncs approach to and management of access to information, including how the acnc will comply with the freedom of information act 1982 cth the foi act, the australian information commissioner act 2010 cth the aic act and related provisions of the acnc act. A report on the operation of the freedom of information act 1982 foi act and the australian information act 2010 ic act was prepared in 20 by former public. Federal register of legislation australian government. The freedom of information act 1982 cth provides a right of access to documents held by australian government agencies and ministers.
Note that a document published on the disclosure log may be an edited version of the document originally provided to an applicant because of an exception listed above. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The freedom of information act 1982 cth foi act is built around a basic principle. When the united states freedom of information act was. An act to give to members of the public rights of access to official documents of the government of the commonwealth and of its agencies. Certain legislation relating to australian capital territory not to be enactment 4b. The freedom of information act 1982 cth 189 weight that it should be given on either side of the ledger. Freedom of information act 1982 federal register of. Objectsinformation or documents otherwise accessible 4.
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