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Freedom of information guidelines

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FOI Guidelines - Compilation - July 2024 (PDF, 6242 KB)
Last updated: July 2024

Summary of version changes to 93A guidelines

Glossary

Parts 1 to 15

Part 1: Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act 1982

Part 2: Scope of application of the Freedom of Information Act 1982

Part 3: Processing and deciding on requests for access

Part 4: Charges for providing access

Part 5: Exemptions

Part 6: Conditional exemptions

Part 7: Amendment and annotation of personal records

Part 8: This part has been superseded and the content moved to Part 3

Part 9: Internal agency review of decisions

Part 10: Review by the Information Commissioner

Part 11: Investigations and complaints

Part 12: Vexatious applicant declarations

Part 13: Information Publication Scheme

Part 14: Disclosure log

Part 15: Reporting

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Translations

Acknowledgement of Country

The OAIC acknowledges Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We pay our respect to First Nations people, cultures and Elders past and present.

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