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State and Territory records
Each Australian state and territory has its own separate Freedom of Information (FOI) or Right to Information Laws and governing bodies.
We encourage you to check the websites of other departments and agencies to see if the information you need is held by them, as the OAIC does not hold records of other agencies.
For example, the OAIC do not hold documents for:
- Police Records
- Education records.
- Health or Medical records
- Immigration and citizenship records
Police records
You can request copies of police records by making an application to the relevant state or federal police force:
Australian Federal Police | |
NSW Police | |
VIC Police | |
QLD Police | |
WA Police | |
SA Police | |
NT Police |
Health or Medical records
You can request copies of medical records from local hospitals, or the Department of Health in your state or territory, or through your medical service provider. More information about how to access your health information is available at Access your health information.
Immigration or Citizenship records
You can request copies of immigration or citizenship records from the Department of Home Affairs. More information is available at Department of Home Affairs Freedom of information
How to request records of other Commonwealth agencies
You can request copies of documents directly from other Commonwealth agencies, such as:
Department of Home Affairs | |
Services Australia | |
Department of Veterans Affairs | |
Australian Taxation Office | |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (passports) |
Further information on how to request access to state or territory government information or documents is available at Request a record.
