Amending personal information held by government

Under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld), you have the right to apply to a Queensland government agency to amend your personal information if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date, or misleading. This ensures that government-held records reflect accurate information about you.

Ways to amend your personal information

You can request changes to your personal information in the following ways:

  1. Administrative amendment
    Some agencies may correct personal information through informal processes. Contact the agency to find out if this option is available.
  2. Formal amendment application
    If administrative amendment is not available or suitable, you can submit a formal application under the RTI Act. To apply formally, you will need to:
    • contact the agency that holds the information
    • apply in writing (email is acceptable) for amendment of information
    • provide a copy of identification and clearly explain why the information is incorrect
    • submit supporting evidence, if available.

There is no fee for an amendment application, but you must have had access to the information before they can apply to have it amended.

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