• Application for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1992

  • Application details

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  • For receipts of notices, please provide a postal address in Australia.

  • Application type

  • What application type are you requesting?*

  • The Department will require two forms of identification. Please refer to section 29 of the FOI Act.

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  • Scope of FOI application

  • 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.

    The Department may contact you to clarify the information you have requested and if necessary, negotiate a reduction of the scope of your application if a significant number of documents are involved.

  • Agreement to Exclude

  • Exclude prescribed and personal information of the Department's current officers. (names, contact details, signatures, emails etc.)*
  • Exclude prescribed and personal information of the Department's former officers. (names, contact details, signatures, emails etc.)*
  • Exclude prescribed and personal information of other government officers. (names, contact details, signatures, emails etc.)*
  • Exclude identifying information of third parties (business names, logos, contact details, emails etc.)*

  • Consultation

  • Do you agree to your name being disclosed to a third party if consultation is required? (as required by sections 32 and 33 of the FOI Act). Providing your name to a third party may assist in the consultation process, as third parties are generally more willing to engage if the applicant is known.*

  • Declaration

  • Please note

    Your application will be dealt with as soon as is practicable and within the time specified in the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (FOI Act) (45 days after an application is deemed valid).

    However, should more time be required the Department may request an extension of time from you or the Information Commissioner.

    If you have not received an acknowledgement email from the Department within seven days of submitting your application, please contact the FOI Team on 6551 8002 or foi@dplh.wa.gov.au.

  • Collection notice

  • The Department 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

    The Department is collecting your personal information to process your application 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 required.

    2. Requirement to collect information

    The FOI Act requires us to collect your personal information as a requirement of section 12 and 46. Further, if applying for personal amendment or personal information, you must provide personal information to identify yourself under section 29.

    3. Disclosure of personal information

    The Department may share your information with other government agencies or third parties only if you have provided your consent.

    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 the Department's privacy policy to find out more about how we collect, use and safeguard personal information.

  • To complete this FOI application, please sign below and click Submit.

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