This checklist highlights the key elements in preparing a statement of reasons under s 26 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). You should refer to the FOI Guidelines for full details: Part 3 (Processing and deciding on requests for access).Your summary should include these points:Checklist for preparing ...

This checklist aims to help decision makers to identify the key steps in making a decision on a request for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). You should refer to the FOI Guidelines for full details: Part 3 (Processing and deciding on requests for ...

Download the printable Reasonable Steps checklistDownload the editable Search Minute templateIntroductionThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has developed this resource to assist agencies meet their obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) when processing requests for information.This resource will help your agency identify the ...

The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) requires agencies to publish a broad range of information and authorises publication of other information. Agencies and staff are protected against civil and criminal liability if they publish documents in good faith.This overview has been prepared for the Senior Executive Service within Australian Government agencies.What ...

Download the print version Revision date: 10 June 2019 Note: This version of the FOI stats guide relates to statistical returns from 1 July 2019 A copy of all the questions in both the quarterly and annual returns is attached to this guide. Key pointsThe Freedom of Information Act 1982 ...

This agency resource explains administrative access, why it may be beneficial for agencies to release information outside the formal FOI request process and how agencies can set up an administrative access arrangement.Key pointsIt is open to agencies to consider administrative access as an option to release information outside of the ...

Using readily identifiable ‘Access to information’, Information Publication Scheme (IPS) and Disclosure Log icons on agency websites will assist in ensuring that those pages are easily discoverable and that a consistent approach is adopted across government. This approach is recommended in our Guidance for agency websites: ‘Access to information’ web ...

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) requires agencies and ministers to comply with statutory timeframes for processing FOI requests. In some limited circumstances, the timeframe may be extended, for example, with the agreement of the applicant or with the approval of the Information Commissioner.This agency resource gives an ...