About the OIC

The Office of the Information Commissioner is Queensland’s independent body established under the Right to Information Act 2009 to promote access to government-held information; and protect people’s personal information held by government under the Information Privacy Act 2009.

The Office is responsible for providing information and assistance to Queensland government agencies (such as state government departments, local councils and universities), Ministers and the community to support agencies to comply with these laws; and for monitoring and reporting on the performance of government agencies.

The Office also reviews specific agency decisions under these laws regarding access and amendment applications, deals with privacy complaints and makes certain decisions, including whether an agency’s privacy obligations can be waived or modified in the public interest.

Further information about the OIC is available in our Publication Scheme.