12 tips for freedom of information decision-makers

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24 Sep 2018

Most Australian Government agencies are subject to the Freedom of Information Act, and must release documents in response to FOI requests unless an exemption under the FOI Act applies.

Your role as an FOI decision maker is crucial to promoting the objects of the FOI Act.

Be on top of the FOI Act and understand your obligations as an FOI decision-maker.

Read the OAIC’s 12 tips for FOI decision-makers at OAIC.gov.au/foi-12tips.

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