The NSW Information Commissioner and Open Data Advocate, Elizabeth Tydd, has released the results of research on NSW Community Attitudes to accessing government information for Right to Know Week NSW 2021...

Information Access Commissioners and Commonwealth Ombudsman today released the findings of their second cross jurisdictional study of community attitudes on access to government information...

The NSW Information Commissioner and Open Data Advocate, Elizabeth Tydd, today launched Right to Know Week NSW 2021, which aims to encourage both public sector agencies and public citizens to improve applied knowledge of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), and raise awareness of a person’s right to access government held information in NSW...

The introduction of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) was a freedom of information revolution and is fundamental to the promotion of a healthy, transparent and accountable democracy in NSW...

Information Access Case Note Christopher v Independent Commission Against Corruption [2021] NSWCATAD 256

The IPC Bulletin is produced to support agencies and organisations with compliance of the IPC’s administered legislation. It includes updates on the IPC’s recent activities, resources and guidance, links to new case notes, information about upcoming events, and other relevant issues and developments in information access and privacy. 

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Watch the animation below on accessing government information or access it here.

Information Access Case Note Tallawoladah Pty Ltd v Department of Planning, Industry and Environment [2021] NSWCATAD 248

The IPC has completed a proactive audit into the compliance of councils with publishing returns of interest of councillors, designated staff and delegates.