Civil Rights
Complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
The Office of the Privacy 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/complain-to-the-office-of-the-privacy-commissioner
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.
http://www.pmc.gov.au/foi/
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.
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Management.nsf/current/bytitle/48342EE9C629D6BACA256F710006F300?OpenDocument&VIEW=compilations
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.
http://www.privacy.gov.au/
