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Follow-up audit report – Sunshine Coast Regional Council
November 28, 2023 - 11:29am
Government agencies have a lot of information under their control. They should give access to this information unless there is a good reason not to. This ‘push’ model approach supports openness, transparency and accountability.
Audit report – ‘Publishing information about council meetings and discretionary funds ’
November 28, 2023 - 11:25am
In Queensland there is a commitment to open and transparent government. Queensland’s Right to Information Act 2009 recognises that in a free and democratic society there should be open discussion of public affairs, government-held information is a public resource and the community should be kept informed of government’s operations. Openness in government enhances accountability and increases the participation of members of the community in democratic processes leading to better informed decision-making.
Calculating Christmas Timeframes
November 27, 2023 - 2:27pm
OIC confirms that only notified public holidays are excluded when calculating due dates.
Celebrate Human Rights Week 2023
November 27, 2023 - 2:26pm
OIC will once again be marking Human Rights Week from 1-10 December 2023.
When can you share personal information in an emergency? Know your responsibilities.
November 21, 2023 - 11:07am
There have been more than 80 significant natural disaster events over the past decade in Queensland (such as bushfires, floods and cyclones), according to Get Ready Queensland. That is why it’s so important to be prepared and plan ahead before an emergency happens.
