The disclosure log provides access to information which has been released in response to an foi request. 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. Request for access to documents under the freedom of information act 1982 online request form. The new act should give the information commissioner appropriate. 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. Freedom of information act 1982 federal register of legislation.
Parliament of australiasenate legal and constitutional legislation committee, inquiry into the freedom of information amendment open government bill 2000 2001. Australian immunisation register act 2015, section 23. Cavenham 1987 pdf 21 pp, 4 mb, august 20, 20 contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 5 definitions. 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. The freedom of information act was the first national foi legislation in a country with a westminster style of responsible government. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Act enactment means an enactment as defined by section 3 of the australian capital territory selfgovernment act 1988. Freedom of information act 1982 table of provisions long title part ipreliminary 1. Request for access to documents under the freedom of.
Part 1 introduction to the freedom of information act 1982. The victorian freedom of information act 1982 gives you the right to access documents about your personal affairs and the activities of government agencies. 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. Freedom of information exempt agency regulations 1993ceased freedom of information exempt agency regulations 2008 freedom of information fees and charges regulations 1991 ceased. The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the notes section. Objectsinformation or documents otherwise accessible 4.
These guidelines provide information and guidance on the interpretation, operation and administration of the freedom of information act 1982 the foi act. When the freedom of information act 1982 foi act was enacted, the terms foi and open government meant much the same thing. Interpretation of and exemption from the foi act chapter 5. With the exception of the commonwealth coat of arms, this report is licenced. Certain legislation relating to australian capital territory not to be enactment 4b. Foi disclosure log therapeutic goods administration tga. 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. Any individual or organisation can make a request under the freedom of information act 1982 foi act. This act may be cited as 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. 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.
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. 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. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 5 definitions 1 in this act, except insofar as the context or subjectmatter otherwise indicates or requires s. 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. 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. Cavenham 1987 freedom of information act foia us epa. 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. Freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act, or foia 5 u. 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. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 4 interpretation. State financial institutions and metway merger facilitation act 1996 no. Attorneygenerals department, freedom of information act 1982 annual report.
Freedom of information act 1982 schedule 3 secrecy provisions. 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. 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 11c publication of. One possible problem with combining the oversight role with a. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 10 unpublished operational information. Foi law communications legislation amendment bill no. Freedom of information act 1982 cth, although that act specifically exempts courts and tribunals from its operation in relation to their judicial functions. Australian information commissioner act 2010 85 executive summary. The attached agency plan nets out how the abc proposes to do this.
Section 25 of the commonwealth freedom of information act 1982 provides, more. Department of premier and cabinetombudsman foi procedures manual that suggest. Displayed here are links to compilations of the principal, the most current at the top of the list. 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. The freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives any person, including u. Freedom of information re rakich and guardianship and administration board 2000 waicmr 3 page 5 of 6 the term tribunal is not defined.
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. Ministers and government entities may claim certain specific grounds exemptions as a basis to refuse access to documents. What is the freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives any person, including u. 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.
Mar 05, 2020 freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act, or foia 5 u. 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. 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. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help.
Source victorian legislation and parliamentary documents. The foi act commenced operation on 1 december 1982. Freedom of information act 1982 cth 11a access to documents on request scope 1 this section applies if. They may supply the information if you ask without needing you to lodge a foi request. 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
Members of the public have certain rights of access. If you are making a request on behalf of another person, please complete our written form. The operation of amendments that have been incorporated may be. Federal register of legislation australian government. Decision and reasons for decision freedom of information act. Freedom of info around the world national democratic institute. 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. Commonwealth in which the veterans entitlements act 1986.
This compilation was prepared on 15 february 2012 taking into account amendments up to act no. Freedom of information act 1982 schedule 3 secrecy. Review of the freedom of information act 1989 nsw ombudsman. Aged care quality and safety commission act 2018, subsection. Time within which agency or minister must notify applicant.
Freedom of information act 1982 cth request dated 7. Commonwealth agencies have received a total of 601,277 access requests. The freedom of information act 1989 act is modelled on the freedom of information act 1982 cwlth. Released under the freedom of information act 1982. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 4 interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears.
Freedom of information act 1982 sect 11c publication of information in accessed documents. Review of charges under the freedom of information act 1982 oaic. This is a compilation of the freedom of information act 1982 that shows the text of the. These circumstances are summarised in the nsw foi manual. Freedom of information act central bank of nigeria. Processing freedom of information foi requests commonwealth. The therapeutic goods administration tga does not generally hold personal health records about individuals such as. 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. It contains information about organisations, people, policies, legislation and events related to the history of child welfare. Part 3 processing and deciding on requests for access oaic. Or, if you want to access to your personal information, try contacting the agency you think holds it first.
Exemption of certain persons and bodies part iiinformation publication scheme division 1guide to. 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. See the freedom of information act 1982 cth hereafter foi act. Freedom of information act 1982 part ii statement introduction. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 10 unpublished. 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. Administration of the freedom of information act 1982.
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. Opening up government nsw ombudsman nsw government. The act was amended in 2010 under the rudd government, establishing the government office of the information commissioner, to further promote freedom of information. Freedom of information act 1982 sect 33 document affecting. Freedom of information act 1982 parliament of australia.
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