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Queensland’s Information Commissioner appointed

March 18, 2024 - 12:44pm

Experienced statutory officer and freedom of information specialist Joanne Kummrow has been appointed as Queensland’s Information Commissioner for the next three years.

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Media Statement: OIC to establish facts in RTI request.

March 7, 2024 - 5:24pm

The Information Commissioner, as an independent statutory office holder, has oversight and external review powers under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act).

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Get ready for Information Awareness Week

March 6, 2024 - 11:32am

OIC will be recognising Information Awareness Week from 18 to 22 March 2024, and the important role that information plays in our lives, while also shining a light on information management.

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Proactive publication of Cabinet documents – Commencement of relevant sections of the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Act (IPOLA)

March 5, 2024 - 2:45pm

The Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act) has been amended to support the proactive publication of Cabinet documents through an administrative release scheme which responds to a key recommendation from the Coaldrake review of culture and accountability in the Queensland public sector.

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Celebrating Queensland Women’s Week and International Women’s Day

February 29, 2024 - 8:25am

OIC is marking Queensland Women’s Week from 3 to 10 March, including International Women’s Day on 8 March.

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