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Administrative access to documents held in public schools: How the Department of Education implemented our recommendations: Follow-up audit on Report No. 2 for 2021-22

April 29, 2025 - 11:46am

Since 2009, Queensland’s Parliament and Government have promoted proactive release of government held information under the Right to Information and Information Privacy Acts 2009 (the Acts), recognising that such information is a public resource.

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Information commissioners and ombudsmen call on public sector leaders to be stewards of government information

April 11, 2025 - 10:46am

On 2 April 2025, Information Commissioners and Ombudsmen from around Australia came together in Brisbane to discuss risks, challenges and opportunities affecting the public’s right of access to government-held information.

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New workbook to help agencies prepare for IPOLA implementation

April 1, 2025 - 3:15pm

Queensland public sector agencies are set to benefit from a new resource titled Prepare for IPOLA workbook, which is designed to document activities, responsibilities and status of work as agencies prepare for the IPOLA Act reforms.

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New webinar dates for IPOLA Stage 2 – Build Knowledge  

March 18, 2025 - 10:58am

IPOLA webinars have been rescheduled due to the disruption caused by Cyclone Alfred. These training sessions are for public sector staff.

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Information Awareness Week looks at impacts of AI

March 10, 2025 - 3:56pm

Information is a huge focus area for OIC and the work we carry out as an independent integrity agency, which is why we’re supporting Information Awareness Week again in 2025.

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