Information Access

Right to Information Officers (RIOs) are government agency staff who have authority and responsibility to meet their agency’s obligations under the GIPA Act.

This fact sheet aims to explain to individuals and organisations why they are being consulted by government agency and what their rights are under the GIPA Act.

The Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) disclaims, to the extent permitted by law, all warranties, representations or endorsements, express or implied,

The Information Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd has tabled the Report on the operation of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009: 2010 – 2013 in Parliament.

If a person is not satisfied by the reviewable decision of an agency, they may apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) to review the decision.

Submissions, presentations and speeches by the Information Commissioner/CEO IPC, and the Privacy Commissioner.

IPC publishes reports about agencies compliance with the GIPA Act

The IPC reports on own motion investigations. These are published as soon as possible following completion, and the relevant Minister is notified.

The IPC publishes external review reports to assist agencies to comply with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act).

The Government Information Public Access Act 2009 (GIPA Act) applies to New South Wales (NSW) public sector agencies.