Overview of Section 47(1)(a) FOI Act

Section summary

Matter is exempt if its disclosure could reasonably be expected to have a substantial adverse effect on the ability of government to manage the economy of the State, unless disclosing the matter would, on balance, be in the public interest.

Other relevant FOI Act sections

Section 47A FOI Act
Matter is exempt if its disclosure could reasonably be expected to reveal information about an investment incentive scheme.

Section 49 FOI Act
Matter is exempt if its disclosure could reasonably be expected to have a substantial adverse effect on the financial or property interests of the State or an agency, unless disclosing the matter would, on balance, be in the public interest.

Last updated: March 5, 2012