Freedom of Information: Office of the Information Commissioner

The Information Commissioner and Information Access Deputy Commissioner have functions and powers related to freedom of information matters in Western Australia, which are outlined in the Information Commissioner Act 2024 (the IC Act), the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (the FOI Act).
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The Information Commissioner and Information Access Deputy Commissioner have functions and powers related to freedom of information matters in Western Australia, which are outlined in the Information Commissioner Act 2024 (the IC Act), the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (the FOI Act).

 

FOI for the public

Information for members of the public about the right to access documents held by State and local government.

FOI for agencies

Information for agencies about dealing with access and amendment applications, conducting internal reviews and responsibilities.

What is personal information?

Understand what is and isn’t personal information.

OIC Decisions

The Information Commissioner is obliged under the FOI Act to fully inform the parties to a complaint of her decision.

FOI resources and publications

Resources related to Freedom of Information in Western Australia and in other jurisdictions.

Open Government

Opening-up of government processes, proceedings, documents and data for public scrutiny and involvement.

Amendment of personal information

You can apply for amendment of your personal information held by WA State and local government agencies if it is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or misleading.

Training and events

Learn about and register for events run by the Office of the Information Commissioner.

Amendments to the FOI Act commencing on 1 July 2026

Guidance note

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