the office of the information commissioner is committed to:
- supporting access to and disclosure of government information
- encouraging an open government culture and ensuring compliance with right to information laws
- defending the public's right to information.
The OIC forms part of the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC).
feedback
headline news
Information and Privacy news
3 May 2012
The May issue of Information and Privacy News clarifies the OIC's position on copyright and the disclosure of personal information.
GIPA Amendment Act 2012
20 March 2012
Government Information (Public Access) Amendment Act 2012 was passed by Parliament on 14 March 2012 and came into effect on 19 March 2012.
A knowledge update summarising the GIPA Act amendments has been prepared to assist agencies with the changes.
Guideline 5: public interest considerations section 54
15 February 2012
Guideline 5: consultation on public interest considerations under section 54 of the GIPA Act has been published to promote greater consistency in the practice among agencies.
- promoting open government
- • reports
- • submissions
- • GIPA Act
- • GIIC Act
- news
- • what's new
- • community engagement
- • education and training
- • newsletter
- • media releases
- • media contact