Release of information under the freedom of information. The western australian freedom of information act foi act is legislation that gives you the right to apply for access to documents held by government agencies such as the shire of capel. Freedom of information gives the public a right to access government documents, subject to some limitations. The western australian freedom of information act 1992 gives the public a legal right of access to documents held by all state and local government agencies.
This right is not affected by why you want to obtain access or our belief as to what your reasons are. Freedom of information request form western australia police force. Health agencies are responsible for ensuring that documents held by wa health are released in a timely, efficient and consistent manner in accordance with the foi act, and that accurate recording and reporting is maintained. Documents and indexes to be made public statement of costs.
These documents can be in any form for example written materials, plans, films or copies of emails. The freedom of information act 1992 foi act, which came into effect on 1 november 1993, created a general right of access to documents. This form is also available for download in a pdf version. Due to the covid19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the office of management and budget, the office of information programs and services has implemented maximum telework flexibilities to protect its employees and their communities. Department of communities form 034 0818 freedom of. Your right to apply is not affected by why you want to obtain. Od057414 release of information under the freedom of information act 1992 the foi act policy and guidelines pdf 195kb. Freedom of information act, 1992 s12, western australia. In compliance with the freedom of information act 1992 and to help the public find the information they need, landgate publishes an information statement on an. The foi act gives every person the right to apply for access to documents subject to some exemptions of a government health agency. Application for documents outside of the freedom of. The foia has since been amended in 1974, 1986, and most recently, with the electronic freedom of information act amendments of 1996. Freedom of information act foia the freedom of information act, or foia 5 u. Freedom of information request form western australia.
Freedom of information act an act to give members of the public a general right with exceptions of access to official documents of public authorities and for matters related thereto. Western australia freedom of information act 1992 an act to provide for public access to documents, and to enable the public to ensure that personal information in documents is accurate, complete, up to date and not misleading, and for related purposes. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. However, providing this information may assist uscis in locating the records and information needed to respond to your request. Freedom of information is a separate concept which sometimes comes into conflict with the right to privacy in the content of the internet and information technology. For advice and further information on freedom of information and the types of documents held by the city, refer to the city of belmont information statement or contact the citys foi coordinator on 08 9477 7222, or the citys website at. Freedom of information and privacy act hanford site. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. Release of information under the freedom of information act 1992. The freedom of information act foia, title 5, united states code, section 552, was signed into law on july 4, 1966, by president lyndon johnson.
Application for information freedom of information act wa. The freedom of information act 5 usc 552 was enacted in 1966. Freedom of information government of western australia. Furt her informati on can be obtained from t citys website and t office of the informati commissioner western australia website. Freedom of information act 2011 laws of the federation of nigeria an act to make public records and information more freely available, provide for public access to public records and information, protect public records and information to the extent consistent with the public interest and the protection of. An act to give to members of the public rights of access to official documents of the government of the commonwealth and of its agencies. Washington sample foia request national freedom of.
The freedom of information act foia generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information except to the extent the records are protected from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained in the law or by one of three special law enforcement. All newly enacted provisions in boldface type replace the strikethrough text. Foia provides that any person has a right to obtain access to federal agency records, except to the extent that such records or portions of them are protected from public disclosure by one of nine foia exemptions or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions. While the state strongly encourages disclosure of public records, state law does allow for some information to be withheld. Freedom of information department of water and environmental. Consolidated version, currency start, currency end, suffix, download. Freedom of information act central bank of nigeria. Freedom of information access to records department of. Your right to apply is not affected by why you want to obtain access, or hss belief as to what your reasons are for applying. This chapter shall be known and cited as the freedom of information act. The freedom of information act 1992 wa the foi act creates a legal right of access to documents held by all state and local government agencies. The department of communities foi unit coordinates the receipt and processing of foi applications relating to the department. The freedom of information act 1992 wa external site gives you the right to apply for access to documents held by health support services hss. As with the right to freedom of expression, the right to privacy is a recognized human right and freedom of information acts as an extension to this right.
An agency may require information necessary to establish if disclosure would violate certain provisions of law. Your request for access must be in writing, via a formal letter of request or by completing a freedom of information foi. Page 2 of 2 freedom of information application for access to documents freedom of information act 1992. In western australia, under the freedom of information act 1992 the foi act, the right applies to documents held by most state government agencies such as departments, public hospitals, public universities. The freedom of information act 1992 wa the foi act.
Under the freedom of information act 1992 external site, everyone has the right to apply for access to medical records and other documentation held by fiona stanley hospital subject to some limitations or exemptions requesting information. The freedom of information act 1992, gives you a right to apply for access to documents held by rockingham peel group. The freedom of information act 1992 foi act provides a general right of access to documents held by the wa police force. The western australian freedom of information act 1992 gives the public a. Freedom of information department of communities locked bag 5000 fremantle wa 6959. The freedom of information act 1992 the foi act provides members of the public with the right to apply for access to the vast majority of the records held by the department of biodiversity, conservation and attractions dbca some sensitive documents, or parts of documents, may be exempt from access. The foi act 1992 is available for download from the state law publisher website. Freedom of information act 1992, 21 jan 2017, current, 07b002, pdf word html.
Seattle district business with us legal freedom of. The purpose of the information statement is to ensure that information concerning the. Washington freedom of information freedom of information. The freedom of information act generally provides that any person has a right, enforceable in court, to obtain access to federal agency records, except to the extent that such records or portions of them are protected from disclosure by one of nine exemptions or by. Freedom of information foi department of biodiversity. Western australian legislation freedom of information. The act defines agency records subject to disclosure, outlines mandatory disclosure procedures, and defines nine exemptions to the statute. Accessing government documents in western australia foiwa. Freedom of information act, 1997 irish statute book. Release of information under the freedom of information act 1992 the foi act policy and guidelines. The freedom of information act 1992 foi act gives every person the right to seek access to documents. The foi acts exemption provisions protect from disclosure material that, if released.
Safety quality and risk manager rockingham peel group,rkpg,smhs south metropolitan health service, western australia, wa. The release of these documents is subject to a number of exemptions prescribed by the foi act that, depending on your circumstances, may limit the usefulness of the document to you. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Forms of access you may request access to documents by way of. You may request access to documents by way of inspection, a copy of a document, a. Metropolitan health services, wa country health service, department of health, drug and. The decision regarding the release of documents is at. Below is the full text of the freedom of information act in a form showing all amendments to the statute made by the foia improvement act of 2016. The freedom of information act 1992 foi act provides a general right of access. Application for access to information pdf, 1kb application for access to information word, 62kb enquiries and lodgement of applications for any other documents held by the department. Identifiable records facilities for copying availability of public records. State freedom of information acts washington freedom of information the washington public records act pra under chapter 42. If access to the records i am requesting will take longer than this amount of time, please contact me with information about when i might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
Family name last name given name first name middle name. Application for information under the freedom of information act, wa 1992 rkpg safety quality and risk author. Freedom of information statement 2018 page 1 introduction this information statement is provided in accordance with the requirements of sections 96 and 97 of the freedom of information act 1992 wa. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in. The freedom of information foi act 1992 pdf 355kb gives you the right to apply for access to documents held by royal perth hospital. Freedom of information what is freedom of information foi. Information statement 2018 department of communities. Times for inspection and copying posting on web site. The freedom of information act foia is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government.
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