Freedom of Information

Application to access documents from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA) (s.12) (FOI Act)
Applicant Details
Name*

Title (Mr, Ms, Mrs, Dr, etc.)First NameLast Name
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Email*
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For receipt of notices under s. 12(1)(c) of the FOI Act, provide a postal address in Australia.
Postal Address*

Street Address

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If you are seeking access to document/s on behalf of another person or organisation, a signed and dated statement of authority must be included with the application

Information Type
Personal Amendment (no fee)Personal Information (no fee)Non-personal Information ($30)
A request for access to documents containing your personal information only; can include your name, identifying details, contact information, personal images or other identifying matter. (No other third-party information will fall within scope of the application).
Attach two forms of personal information identification (section 29 of the FOI Act).*

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The document that you request to be amended and specify the reasons why if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or misleading.*
A request for access to documents containing information that is not limited to your personal information.

Electronic payment of the application fee must be made by clicking on the Bpoint link below. Type your name as the reference.
BPoint receipt number*
After completing electronic payment of the application fee

Scope of FOI Application
Subject matter of the request*
Date/s or range of dates of requested document/s*

DayMonthYear
End date of requested document

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Details of document/s being requested*
To facilitate efficient processing of your request, please specify the documents you are seeking by providing relevant details such as document type, authors, document reference if known etc. Broad descriptors such as ‘all documents relating to’ may hinder identification and result in delays.

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Please note: FOI applications are not valid until BOTH application form and payment of the application fee (if applicable) have been received.

Contact details
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Privacy and Information Access team
Locked Bag 4 Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
Phone: (08) 6552 1829
Email: foi@dpird.wa.gov.au

Notes
- Your application will be dealt with as soon as practicable and within the time specified in the FOI Act (45 calendar days after a valid application is received). However, should more time be required, DPIRD may request an extension of time from you or the Information Commissioner.
- The Freedom of Information Act 1992 is available to download from the Parliamentary Counsel’s website: WALW - Freedom of Information Act 1992 - Home Page
DPIRD’s FOI Statement provides further information on FOI applications and is available on DPIRD’s website https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/foi-information-statement-2025-26-dpird or by contacting the Privacy and Information Access Team within DPIRD.

Charges for processing applications

Before obtaining access to documents, you may be required to pay processing charges.
- You will be supplied with an estimate of charges if appropriate.
- Discounts may be available in certain cases. For example, if you are considered financially disadvantaged and/or are the holder of a pensioner concession card, a reduction in processing charges may apply. (Application fee of $30 cannot be waivered for non-personal information)
- If you consider yourself entitled to a reduction, please advise when lodging your application and attach copies of pension card/s or other documentation to support your request.
Collection notice
DPIRD is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice outlines how we collect, use and disclose your personal information for the purposes of processing a FOI Application.

1.    Collection of personal information

DPIRD is collecting your personal information to process your request for documents under the FOI Act, including your name, contact details, signature and address. If applying for personal amendment or personal information two forms of Identification is also required.

2.    Requirement to collect information

The Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA) requires us to collect your personal information as a requirement of section 12. If applying for personal amendment or personal information under section 29 you must provide personal information to identify yourself.

3.    Disclosure of personal information

DPIRD may share this information within DPIRD, other government agencies or third parties in order to process your application including conducting searches for requested documents and consultation with relevant business areas.

4.    Consequence of not providing personal information

If you choose not to provide certain personal information, your request may not be valid and you will be notified that your request will not be processed.

Please view DPIRD’s privacy statement on our website to find out more about how we collect, use and safeguard personal information.
To complete the FOI application, please sign below and click on Submit.
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