Accessing Government Information in lutruwita/Tasmania
The Right to Information Act 2009 (Tas) (the Act) provides for access to information held by ministers, government departments and statutory bodies in lutruwita/Tasmania. This factsheet provides information about how to use the Act to access government information in lutruwita/Tasmania.
Summary
Key takeaways
The Act encourages government agencies to freely release information to the public. Making a formal application for assessed disclosure is supposed to be the option of last resort.
The Act requires that if requested, public authorities must assist you to make a valid Right to Information application. If you have any questions about the application form, contact the relevant Right to Information officer.
Keep a record of all your communication with government officers about your information request, both the informal first contact and the formal Right to Information request. This will be invaluable should you wish to review their decision.
Key actions
Visit: The website of Ombudsman Tasmania provides information about your rights under the Act, including guidelines. Knowledge of these guidelines will increase your chance of success when seeking an assessed disclosure.
Visit: For information held by Commonwealth Government agencies, the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) applies. The Commonwealth Ombudsman has helpful information regarding this process.
