Papers

On this page:

• Issues papers
• Discussion papers
• Consultation papers

Below you will find a range of papers and/or draft documents created for public consultation purposes by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner since 1 November 2010.

Note: Information about consultations on these papers and draft documents, the submissions received in response and any reports released as a result of the consultations can be found on our consultations page.

Issues papers

• Issues Paper 2: Understanding the Value of Public Sector Information in Australia (November 2011) PDF
• Issues Paper 1: Towards an Australian Government Information Policy (November 2010) PDF

Discussion papers

• Review of charges under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 Discussion Paper (October 2011) PDF
  • Addendum
• Disclosure Log Discussion Paper (March 2011) PDF, RTF

Consultation papers

• Personal and business information — Third party review rights under the FOI Act (PDF) (August 2012)
• Proposed revocation of the Biometrics Institute Privacy Code: Consultation paper (February 2012)
• Consideration of application for a Public Interest Determination – UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide: Consultation Paper (October 2011) PDF
• Consideration of application for a Public Interest Determination – Collection of family, social and medical histories: Consultation Paper(October 2011) PDF
• Review of TFN Guidelines: Consultation Paper (August 2011)
  • Draft revised TFN Guidelines
  • Information sheet including FAQs
  • Updated 'Classes of lawful TFN recipients' document
• Review of Credit Provider Determinations: Consultation  Paper No.2 – Indigenous Business Australia (May 2011) PDF
• Review of Credit Provider Determinations: Consultation  Paper No.1 – Assignees and Classes of credit providers (May 2011) PDF
• Information Publication Scheme Draft Agency Plan (March 2011) PDF, RTF