Information access for public sector agencies
Public Sector Agencies in NSW have a legal obligation under the Government (Public Information) Access Act 2009 (GIPA Act) to assist citizens with obtaining access to most government information openly and freely, unless there is an overriding public interest consideration against disclosure.
This applies to:
- government agencies and departments
- Ministers and their staff
- local councils
- universities
- State-Owned Corporations,
The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) has information to assist public sector agencies in NSW with their obligations under the GIPA Act.
Click on the menu to access various information topics for agencies.