Information Access

Case Summary on Automated decision making and access to information under the GIPA Act

Globally there have been epic changes in the way that government makes decisions and delivers services.

Betzis v Commissioner of Police [2020] NSWCATAD 71

Read the decision here: Betzis v Commissioner of Police

Transparency and access to information in the context of a global pandemic

17 April 2020

Australian Information Access Commissioners call for transparency and access to information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AIG Australia Ltd & NM Insurance Pty Limited v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2020] NSWCATAD 84

Read the decision here: AIG Australia Ltd & NM Insur

2018/19 GIPA Act Report tabled in Parliament

18 March 2020

The Report provides a comprehensive assessment of the operation of the right to information legislation in New South Wales.

Report on the operation of GIPA Act 2018-19

New report shows access to government information growing and future challenges

18 March 2020

The Information Commissioner has released the ninth annual Report on the Operation of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) 2018 - 2019

Media Statement - Contract register requirements and the GIPA Act by the NSW Information Commissioner

12 March 2020

The GIPA Act requires that contract information is made publicly available by government agencies through a publicly available contract register.

The IPC encourages availability of data this Open Data Day 7 March 2020

5 March 2020

Open Data Day is a celebration of the benefits of open data and a time to encourage open data policies in government, business and society...

Leydon v Commissioner of Police [2019] NSWCATAD 267

Read the decision here: Leydon v Commissioner of Police

Information Commissioner updates Guideline 3

15 January 2020

The guideline aims to assist councils when making decisions about whether and when to disclose personal information contained in development applications.