Accessing Government Information in WA


This factsheet provides an overview of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA), which explains how you can access to information held by State Government departments and authorities.

Key takeaways

Provides overview of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA), which relates to information held by State Government departments and authorities.

Explains the nature and type of documents accessible through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request

Describes the FOI application process and its associated fees, time limits and turnover times

Key actions

Contact: The relevant agency/department with a simple, informal request first

Visit: The WA Office of the Information Commissioner website

Visit: The WA Office of the Information Commissioner’s page on Who do I contact to ask for documents? for links to relevant government agencies/departments

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