Overview of section 94(1)(a) RTI Act

Section summary

The Information Commissioner may refuse to deal with an external review application if all or part of the application is 'frivolous, vexatious, misconceived or lacking in substance'.

Background

Section 77 of the repealed FOI Act dealt with applications that were frivolous, vexatious, misconceived or lacking in substance.

Other relevant RTI/IP Act sections

Section 107(1)(a) IP Act
Section 107(1)(a) of the IP Act replicates section 94(1)(a) of the RTI Act.