The western australian freedom of information act 1992 gives the public a legal right of access to documents held by all state and local government agencies information statement. Processing freedom of information foi requests commonwealth. 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 cth 11a access to documents on request scope 1 this section applies if. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 10 unpublished. The freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives any person, including u. Freedom of information act 1982 cth request dated 7.
Freedom of information act 1992 queensland legislation. Any individual or organisation can make a request under the freedom of information act 1982 foi act. When the freedom of information act 1982 foi act was enacted, the terms foi and open government meant much the same thing. These include the right to access documents about the operation of government departments and documents that are in the possession of government ministers or agencies freedom of information act 1982. The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the notes section. Review of the freedom of information act 1989 nsw ombudsman. This act may be cited as the freedom of information act 1982.
Freedom of information act 1982 federal register of legislation. Freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act, or foia 5 u. Request for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 cth personal health records the department of health department does not generally hold personal health records about individuals such as. Freedom of information act central bank of nigeria. This information has been produced by hume city council in accordance with part ii of the freedom of information act 1982 and outlines the role of council, its key functions, procedures, reports and how a member of the public can access the information that it. One possible problem with combining the oversight role with a. 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. Time within which agency or minister must notify applicant. The freedom of information act was the first national foi legislation in a country with a westminster style of responsible government.
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. Freedom of information act 1982 cth, although that act specifically exempts courts and tribunals from its operation in relation to their judicial functions. Australian immunisation register act 2015, section 23. The operation of amendments that have been incorporated may be. 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 freedom of information act 1989 act is modelled on the freedom of information act 1982 cwlth. Section 25 of the commonwealth freedom of information act 1982 provides, more. Federal register of legislation australian government. Freedom of information act 1982 parliament of australia. Request for access to documents under the freedom of. Freedom of information act 1982 table of provisions long title part ipreliminary 1. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 5 definitions. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 11c publication of information in accessed documents. These circumstances are summarised in the nsw foi manual.
Objectsinformation or documents otherwise accessible 4. Part 3 processing and deciding on requests for access oaic. 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 part ii statement introduction. Dear mr noble, request for documents under the freedom of information act 1982cth i refer to your freedom of information act 1982 cth request dated 7 november 2012 to the murraydarling basin authority mdba requesting the following. Certain legislation relating to australian capital territory not to be enactment 4b. Freedom of information act 1982 schedule 3 secrecy provisions. They may supply the information if you ask without needing you to lodge a foi request.
Foi disclosure log therapeutic goods administration tga. Freedom of info around the world national democratic institute. Cavenham 1987 the presentation was conducted at the good deeds community center in gulfport on august 20, 20, after public notifications and invitations were issued. Any amendments to the acts freedom of information act or the freedom oflnformation scheme operating in the act should be mindful of and, where possible, reflective of amendments to the commonwealths freedom of information scheme. Mar 05, 2020 freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act, or foia 5 u. 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. 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. Aged care quality and safety commission act 2018, subsection. Cavenham 1987 freedom of information act foia us epa. Commonwealth in which the veterans entitlements act 1986.
Overview of the freedom of information act chapter 3. The new act should give the information commissioner appropriate. Annual report foia 2004 5 executive summary the freedom of information act, 1999 gives members of the public the right of access to information in the possession of public authorities, subject to certain speci. Foi law communications legislation amendment bill no. The attached agency plan nets out how the abc proposes to do this. Any amendments to the act s freedom of information act or the freedom oflnformation scheme operating in the act should be mindful of and, where possible, reflective of amendments to the commonwealths freedom of information scheme. These guidelines provide information and guidance on the interpretation, operation and administration of the freedom of information act 1982 the foi act. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. Cavenham 1987 pdf 21 pp, 4 mb, august 20, 20 contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. The act was amended in 2010 under the rudd government, establishing the government office of the information commissioner, to further promote freedom of information. It contains information about organisations, people, policies, legislation and events related to the history of child welfare. With the exception of the commonwealth coat of arms, this report is licenced. Exemption of certain persons and bodies part iiinformation publication scheme division 1guide to.
Request for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 online request form. Act enactment means an enactment as defined by section 3 of the australian capital territory selfgovernment act 1988. Department of premier and cabinetombudsman foi procedures manual that suggest. This is a compilation of the freedom of information act 1982 that shows the text of the. Source victorian legislation and parliamentary documents. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Review of charges under the freedom of information act 1982 oaic. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 4 interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears. Dear mr noble, request for documents under the freedom of information act 1982cth i refer to your freedom of information act 1982 cth request dated 7 november 2012 to the murraydarling basin. Australian information commissioner act 2010 85 executive summary. Part 1 introduction to the freedom of information act 1982.
Freedom of information act 1982 sect 10 unpublished operational information. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Ministers and government entities may claim certain specific grounds exemptions as a basis to refuse access to documents. See the freedom of information act 1982 cth hereafter foi act. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 4 interpretation. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 33 document affecting.
Freedom of information re rakich and guardianship and administration board 2000 waicmr 3 page 5 of 6 the term tribunal is not defined. The abc is subject to the freedom of information act 1982 foi act and is required to comply with the information publications scheme ips requirements in that act. The therapeutic goods administration tga does not generally hold personal health records about individuals such as. Released under the freedom of information act 1982. Freedom of information act 2011 laws of the federation of nigeria an act to make public records and information more freely available, provide for public access to public records and information, protect public records and information to the extent consistent with the public interest and the protection of. If you are making a request on behalf of another person, please complete our written form. The freedom of information act 1982 foi act and the australian information commissioner act 2010 aic act together constitute the legislative framework to provide the public with a right of access to government documents. Decision and reasons for decision freedom of information act. In compliance with the freedom of information act 1992 and to help the public find the information they need, landgate publishes an information statement on an annual basis. The nsw ombudsman has set out a number of tests that are relevant to determining whether a body is a tribunal for the purposes of clause 10 of the. The disclosure log provides access to information which has been released in response to an foi 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 1 july 2018 the compilation date. What is the freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives any person, including u.
Interpretation of and exemption from the foi act chapter 5. Freedom of information exempt agency regulations 1993ceased freedom of information exempt agency regulations 2008 freedom of information fees and charges regulations 1991 ceased. Administration of the freedom of information act 1982. The foi act commenced operation on 1 december 1982. In australia, the freedom of information act 1982 was passed at the federal level in 1982, applying to all ministers, departments and public authorities of the commonwealth. Members of the public have certain rights of access. Parliament of australiasenate legal and constitutional legislation committee, inquiry into the freedom of information amendment open government bill 2000 2001. There is no analogous exemption under the freedom of information act 1982 cth, although that act specifically exempts courts and tribunals from its operation in relation to their judicial functions. In june 2002, the federal government introduced proposed amendments to the freedom of information act 1982 foi act designed to further prevent public scrutiny and potential criticism of the operation and administration of the internet censorship regime the amendments are contained in schedule 2 of the communications legislation amendment bill no. 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. Or, if you want to access to your personal information, try contacting the agency you think holds it first. 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. Displayed here are links to compilations of the principal, the most current at the top of the list. State financial institutions and metway merger facilitation act 1996 no.