Civil Rights
ComplaintChecker
Use the ComplaintChecker to see whether or not the Privacy Commissioner may be able to investigate your complaint under the Privacy Act.
Freedom of Information
The regulation of freedom of information in Australia is administered by of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. This page has information on freedom of information including how to apply, Australian Government FOI contact officers, state and territory matters and links to other FOI sites. Research aids include links to the legislation, and a history of the Act.
Freedom of Information Act 1982
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.
Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC)
The Privacy Commissioner has responsibilities under the federal Privacy Act 1988 and is able to assist consumers who have complaints regarding the privacy of personal information held by government and business; credit worthiness information held by credit reporting agencies and credit providers; and personal tax file numbers used by individuals and organisations.
