Access to Information

The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), establishes a comprehensive system for public access to government information. The Act enables Council to make information publicly available on its website, referred to as 'open access information'.

The GIPA Act aims to:

  • Make government information more accessible to the public by requiring government agencies to make certain information freely available
  • Encourage government agencies to release as much information as possible
  • Promotes transparency and accountability by giving the public an enforceable right to access government information
  • Restrict access to information only when there is an overriding public interest against disclosure.

Under the GIPA Act and the GIPA Regulation 2018, our Council makes information available to the public, provided there is no overriding public interest against doing so. 

Proactive Release

Council is encouraged to make publicly available, at no cost or minimal expense, as much information of public interest as possible, particularly content that is frequently requested or holds significant public relevance.

Open Access Information

Council makes current and historic information open access information available on our website.

Informal Request for Access to Information

Request access to information held by Council.

Formal Request for Access to Information

Formal applications are required if you are seeking access to sensitive, personal or confidential information.

Copyright

Copyright protects original works and prohibits copying, reproduction, or distribution without consent.

Disclosure Log

A summary of formal applications under the GIPA Act that resulted in the release of public information.

Privacy

Learn about how Hunter’s Hill Council protects privacy and complies with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act.

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