M43 and Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development [2026] QICmr 139 (7 August 2026)

Application Number
00022867
Applicant
M43
Respondent
Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development
Decision Date
Friday, Aug 07, 2026
Catchwords

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - RIGHT TO INFORMATION - SCOPE OF APPLICATION - whether certain documents fall within the scope of the application - whether the terms of the application can be unilaterally expanded on external review - documents fall outside the timeframe of the application – section 43 of the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld)
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - RIGHT TO INFORMATION - CONTRARY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION - third party personal information - whether disclosure of information would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest - sections 47(3)(b) and 49 of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)

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