Strategic Goals 2024 to 2025: Office of the Information Commissioner

The strategic goals for 2024 to 2025 inform the Office of the Information Commissioner's strategic planning. These strategic goals will be reviewed and updated in light of the privacy functions established on 1 July 2025.
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Provide a fair, independent and timely external review service

  • Provide an efficient and effective early resolution process.
  • Provide a fair, timely and effective formal external review process.
  • Provide clear decisions, with reasons, to best inform the public.

Enhance the information access culture in Western Australian government agencies

  • Provide clear, accurate, relevant and timely advice to agency staff to enhance their understanding of their responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
  • Ensure our resources, tools and training services support information access competency within agencies.
  • Identify and recommend changes to legislation and administrative practice that will facilitate improved information access practice across the State.
  • Explore opportunities for collaboration to champion the principles of open government.

Enhance public awareness and understanding of freedom of information in Western Australia

  • Ensure we provide the community with accessible, inclusive and user-friendly information.
  • Increase community awareness of freedom of information rights.
  • Promote community understanding about the role of the Information Commissioner.

Foster a supportive and collaborative workplace that advances staff capabilities and encourages innovation and creativity

  • Ensure that our organisational structure promotes open lines of communication.
  • Value and acknowledge achievements.
  • Explore flexibilities that enhance working arrangements and professional development.
  • Cultivate a positive organisational culture that supports personal wellness.

Invest in sound information systems that support our operational needs

  • Use technology to improve efficiency and accessibility to our services.
  • Implement a case management system that meets our reporting needs.
  • Transition to an electronic records management system to better manage our record-keeping obligations.
  • Refine, review and improve our knowledge management system.

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