News
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.
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.
Delivery by download link – documents and decisions
October 30, 2023 - 12:24pm
Many agencies use Kiteworks (or similar services) to give applicants access to released documents. These services allow agencies to upload documents and email the applicant a secure hyperlink from which they can download the documents.
OIC to join freedom of information panel in Western Australia
October 20, 2023 - 1:33pm
The West Australian Office of the Information Commissioner will host the 2023 FOI in WA Conference on 2 November, featuring a range of guest speakers from a variety of Australian and New Zealand information access jurisdictions, freedom of information (FOI) and record-keeping experts, eminent lawyers and academics.
Celebrate Open Access Week 2023
October 9, 2023 - 10:08am
Following on from celebrating International Access to Information Day last month, OIC is gearing up to recognise Open Access Week from 23-29 October 2023.
