Freedom of information victorian ports corporation. Aug 27, 2019 victorias freedom of information act 1982 foi act gives members of the public the right to apply for access to information held by ministers, state government departments, local councils, public hospitals, most semigovernment agencies and statutory authorities. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Freedom of information application form alpine shire. Please ensure you read each section carefully and attach all requested information. You can request that agencies amend or delete incorrect or misleading personal information held about you. The freedom of information act 1982 gives members of the community a legally enforceable right to. The personal information will be used solely by council for the purposes of processing your request for documents under the foi act, and will not otherwise be disclosed without your consent see page 2 or as required or permitted by law. These statements are a statutory requirement under the freedom of information act 1982 vic. As a statutory agency of the state government, were bound by the victorian freedom of information act 1982 this means that you can request access to certain types of information and documents held by us through freedom of information foi procedures.
It contains information about the public record office victoria prov on the following matters. The freedom of information act 1982 does not interfere with the standard access of parentscarers to student records and information. Certain legislation relating to australian capital territory not to be enactment 4b. If you have any questions about this brochure or a freedom of information foi request, please contact the tac on 0 654 329 and ask to speak to one of our freedom of information of. The freedom of information act 1982 gives members of the community a legally enforceable right to information held by the government. Request for documents under the freedom of information act 1982 vic the act please address your freedom of information foi request to the following address. Attorneygenerals department, freedom of information act 1982 annual report 200102. Objectsinformation or documents otherwise accessible 4. You can formally request access under the freedom of information act 1982 foi act to documents we hold. Freedom of information royal victorian eye and ear hospital. In 201011 there were 34 052 foi requests, compared to 4 702 requests in 198485, the first full year the act was in operation. Applicants details surname first name address state postcode. The accs makes information available to the public on its website and in print materials.
Jan 12, 2018 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 january 2018 the compilation date. These include the right to access documents about the. The freedom of information act 1982 foi act gives you the right seek access to documents about your personal affairs and the activities of the government of victoria and of government agencies, including the commission. Freedom of information september 2017 page 1 of 2 the freedom of information act 1982 vic act gives members of the public the right to request information held by the victorian ports corporation melbourne vpcm. The freedom of information act 1982 vic foi act gives you the right to access documents held by state and local government in victoria. Nov 19, 2019 this page contains information statements that are required to be published under part ii of the freedom of information act 1982 vic foi act. Authorised version incorporating amendments as at 27 september 2018. Austlii databases victorian historical acts freedom of information act 1982. We make a range of documents available for public access. Freedom of information foi application form to request access to documents from the victorian curriculum and assessment authority under section 17 of the freedom of information act 1982 vic please complete this form. However, for privacy reasons not all information is automatically available. Freedom of information victorian equal opportunity and. Tac under the victorian freedom of information act 1982.
Freedom of information act 1982 table of provisions long title part ipreliminary 1. Freedom of information bill 1982 explanatory memoranda. To request access to documents from the victorian curriculum and assessment authority under section 17 of the freedom of information act 1982 vic. Freedom of info around the world national democratic institute. The freedom of information act 1982 foi is australian commonwealth freedom of information legislation which gives members of the public rights of access to official documents of the government of the commonwealth and of its agencies. Application for access to documents under the freedom of. Federal register of legislation australian government. We provide information this way to reduce the need for members of the public to submit foi requests. Au application form freedom of information freedom of information application form this form is used to request access to documents held by city of casey council under freedom of information act 1982. The act allows access to documents held, including those about your personal affairs.
Legislation office of the victorian information commissioner. Under the freedom of information act 1982, i wish to gain access to the following documentss. This form will help you to make a valid foi request to worksafe under the freedom of information act 1982. The freedom of information act 1982 the act provides the right to apply for access to documents held by the wide range of state government bodies listed in this report, including ministers, state government departments, local councils, most semigovernment agencies and statutory authorities. We strongly suggest that all new freedom of information requests be made through the online portal. Council is subject to the foi act and responds to foi requests in accordance with the requirements and timelines. Categories of documents in the possession of the agency 3. Freedom of information office of the victorian information.
It is important for you to know access to a large number of our documents and other information is limited by the proper application of exclusions provided for under the independent broadbased anticorruption commission act 2011 vic. The freedom of information act 1982 vic gives you the right to request access to your medical records held by the royal victorian eye and ear hospital. Freedom of information officer victorian building authority. Under the freedom of information act 1982, i wish to gain access to the following documents. Documents sought under the freedom of information act 1982 vic foi act, i request access to the following. An act to give the members of the public rights of access to official documents of the government of victoria and of its agencies and for other purposes.
Allison tilley and victoria mayer, access to information law and the. Apr 18, 2012 freedom of information act 1982 the act was introduced, both the number and the complexity of requests for information have increased considerably. Freedom of information ambulance victoria locked bag 9000 ballarat mail centre vic 3354 or, alternatively by email to the following address. Freedom of information melbourne department of immigration and border protection gpo box 241 melbourne vic 3001 email. In particular, you may seek access to documents held by the greater shepparton city council. Data protection commissioner are set out in the freedom of information act 1982 vic foi act and the privacy and data protection act 2014 vic pdp act. Members of the public have certain rights of access. The victorian freedom of information act 1982 gives you the right to access documents about your personal affairs and the activities of government agencies. Freedom of information request form worksafe victoria.
Victorian bills explanatory memoranda freedom of information bill 1982. The freedom of information act the foi act provides the public with a general right of access to documents in the possession of the victorian government subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. Request for documents under the freedom of information act. Under the freedom of information act 1982 vic foi act, i request access to the following documents guidance for common requests. Details of the agencys organisation and functions 2. In accordance with part ii of the freedom of information act 1982 vic which requires every agency to publish annual statements setting out. A detailed assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of foi processes in victoria police and the department of human services dhs was. This information is set out in the statements below. Policy council is an agency under the act and is responsible for processing all foi requests in accordance with the act. The freedom of information act 1982 vic gives you the right to access information held by us before you make a freedom of information foi request.
Under freedom of information foi you have a right, with limited exceptions, to access documents we hold. Applications must be received in writing using the freedom of information application form, available on the eye and ear. 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. Purpose to ensure tarneit rise primary school abides by the provisions of the freedom of information act 1982. Under the freedom of information act 1982 vic you have the right to. Information act 1982 the act and are expected to comply with both the act and this policy in respect of freedom of information foi requests. 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 keeps. Please provide the information below tick where appropriate i request copies of the documents to be forwarded by email. The freedom of information act 1982 the act, gives you a general right to access information held by state and local government agencies. Freedom of information greater shepparton city council. The tac and the victorian freedom of information act 1982.
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