The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (FOI Act) is to promote openness and accountability within the South Australian Government and to facilitate public participation in government decision making.
The FOI Act gives members of the public a legally enforceable right to access documents, subject to certain restrictions, held by South Australian Government agencies, local government authorities, statutory and regulatory bodies and South Australian universities. The FOI Act also gives you the right to apply to have your personal records amended if the information is incomplete, incorrect, and out of date or misleading.
In accordance with the FOI Act, applications must:
In making an application, ensure you:
For more information or assistance with making an application please telephone (08) 8115 3903.
Making a Request for Access
Making an Online Request
Making a Request to Amend an Agency’s Records Concerning your Personal Affairs
If you are refused access to all or part of a document that you requested access to, you will be informed of the reasons why and advised of your rights to seek a review or appeal.
You can also seek a review or appeal if you have applied for your personal records to be amended under FOI and amendment has been refused.
You can download the application for review of a FOI determination (decision) from Your Rights to Review and Appeal.
Ombudsman SA
Phone: (08) 8226 8699
Toll Free: 1800 182 150 (within South Australia)
Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.sa.gov.au
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)
Phone: 1800 723 767
Email: sacat@sacat.sa.gov.au
Accredited Freedom of Information Officer
SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission
GPO Box 2706
ADELAIDE SA 5001
The Accredited FOI Officer can be reached on (08) 8115 3903 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.