Freedom of information

The regulation of freedom of information in Australia is administered by 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.

http://www.pmc.gov.au/foi/

Freedom of Information Act 1982

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act provides for public access to documents, which are less than 30 years old, kept by Australian Government departments.

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Series/C2004A02562

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been established to bring together three functions: freedom of information, privacy and government information policy.

http://www.oaic.gov.au/

Privacy Commissioner site

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has been integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The privacy.gov.au site will be maintained until a site incorporating all OAIC material is established.

http://www.privacy.gov.au/

Privacy complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has complaint handling responsibilities under the Privacy Act 1988. You can make a complaint if you believe your privacy has been interfered with by an Australian or ACT government agency or a private sector organisation covered by the Act.

http://australia.gov.au/service/privacy-complaint-to-the-office-of-the-australian-information-commissioner