What is the Right to Information? The Right to Information is the Queensland Government's approach to giving the community greater access to information. The Queensland Government has made a commitment to provide access to information held by the Government, unless on balance it is contrary to the public interest to provide that information. New legislation replacing the Freedom of Information Act 1992 came into effect on 1 July 2009, namely:
The Right to Information reforms aim to make more information available, provide equal access to information across all sectors of the community, and provide appropriate protection for individuals' privacy. For more information click the following link: www.qld.gov.au/right-to-information. This page on the government gateway provides information about the whole-of-government policy and more detail about the new legislation. How do I access information? LinkWater is committed to the administrative release of information as a matter of course with applications under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) being necessary as a last resort. Members of the public can apply to access and amend their own personal information under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act). Click here for further information regarding the access or amendment of personal information. Members of the public may access information in the following ways:
Applications under the RTI Act and the IP Act must be made in the approved form. Applicants can download the form at: www.qld.gov.au/right-to-information For further information regarding making an application under the RTI Act, click here for LinkWater's Right to Information Applications Procedure. Feedback Please direct any questions, comments or feedback regarding Right to Information to:
Right to Information Officer |
