About the OAIC
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
We are an independent agency within the Attorney-General’s portfolio. Our primary functions are privacy, freedom of information and government information policy. Our responsibilities include conducting investigations, reviewing decisions, handling complaints, and providing guidance and advice.
Access our information
There are several ways you can access the information we hold
Our regulatory approach
Our approach when taking regulatory actions on privacy, freedom of information and Consumer Data Right matters; as well as our international efforts
Our corporate information
Our plans, policies, procedures, and annual reports; operational and accountability information; and memorandums of understanding
Information policy
Defines information policy; also our resources on information policy
Commissioner priorities
The OAIC develops annual Commissioner Priorities as part of its corporate planning to coordinate activity across the OAIC.
Serving legal documents on the Australian Information Commissioner
We encourage electronic service of all legal documents
