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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.

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Calculating Christmas Timeframes

November 27, 2023 - 2:27pm

OIC confirms that only notified public holidays are excluded when calculating due dates.

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Celebrate Human Rights Week 2023

November 27, 2023 - 2:26pm

OIC will once again be marking Human Rights Week from 1-10 December 2023.

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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.

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Association of Information Access Commissioners of Australia and New Zealand (AIAC)

November 16, 2023 - 8:54am

The Association of Information Access Commissioners (AIAC) met in Perth on 3 November 2023 for its second bi-annual meeting, hosted by the Office of the Information Commissioner, Western Australia.

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