Provision of Information
If you are granted access to the information you may:
- inspect the records;
- receive a photocopy or transcript; or
- view or hear the information.
Fees and Charges
The FoI Act and Regulations provide for a standard scale of charges to be paid by an applicant. In summary these charges are:
- $25 per hour for the time taken by the agency to find the record containing the information.
- $25 per hour for supervising your inspection of any material to which access has been given.
- 20c for each page photocopied.
- $15 per page for supplying written transcripts.
- Other costs actually incurred in providing the information.
The agency will make an estimate of charges and notify you to find out whether you wish to proceed with the application. In certain circumstances the charges may be waived or reduced.
The agency may require a deposit before doing substantial work on your request. In some circumstances the agency may require full payment before providing you with the information.
Decisions
Normally you will be notified of the decision relating to your request as soon as practicable and within 30 days of the agency receiving your request.
If your request is partially or fully refused, you will be sent a notice giving reasons for the decision and advising you of your review rights.