Open access information
- Open Access Information
- What is Open Access Information?
- How do I find information?
- Further information and useful links
Open Access Information
As of 1 July 2010, the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) replaces the Freedom of Information Act 1989 (FOI).
This new legislation is different to the old FOI legislation as it encourages the proactive release of government information on agency websites unless there is an overriding public interest against disclosure, for example, someone’s personal details.
To read more about the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) refer to the Useful Links section below.
Questions?
Contact the Right to Information Officer:
Right to Information Officer
Office of Communities
PO Box 7060
Sydney NSW 2001
Phone: (02) 9995 0646
Email: gipainfo@
communities.nsw.gov.au
What is Open Access Information?
The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 aims to maintain and advance a system of responsible and proactive release of government information by using agency websites.
Open access information includes a range of information held by agencies, for example:
- Policy documents
- Annual reports
- Guidelines
- Register of government contracts
How do I find information?
Firstly you should have a look on our website to see if the information you are seeking is already available. As Sport and Recreation is an agency of Office of Communities you should also visit www.communities.nsw.gov.au for additional information.
If you cannot find the information you want then contact the:
Right to Information Officer
Office of Communities
PO Box 7060
Sydney NSW 2001
Phone: (02) 9995 0646
Email: gipainfo@communities.nsw.gov.au
In some cases, there is an overriding public interest against disclosing certain information, for example, personal details, commercial-in-confidence information and information that could jeopardise public safety or law enforcement. See the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 for a full list of information that cannot be disclosed.
If you wish to lodge a formal application, download an application form (PDF).
Useful links
Other websites
- Office of Communities - Open Access Information
- Office of the Information Commissioner
- Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
- NSW State Plan
- Department of Premier and Cabinet - FOI reform
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