Section summary
A non-profit organisation may apply to the Information Commissioner for financial hardship status. The Information Commissioner may decide whether to grant such status by considering the nature and size of the organisation's funding base and the amount of liquid funds available.
Other relevant RTI/IP Act sections
Section 66(2)(b) RTI ActThis section requires an agency or Minister to waive processing or access charges for applications from of a non-profit organisation with financial hardship status.
Chapter 3, part 6 RTI ActChapter 3, part 6 of the RTI Act deals with the charging regime for applications under the RTI Act. Specifically, division 3 of that part deals with waiver of processing or access charges.
Section 191 RTI ActSection 191 of the RTI Act provides the content requirements for a written notice of a decision.
Schedule 6 RTI ActThis schedule defines 'non-profit organisation' for the purposes of the RTI Act, as 'an organisation that is not carried on for the profit or gain of its individual members'.
Last updated: December 20, 2021