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What is Freedom of Information?

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, 1997, (which came into effect from 21 April, 1998), you have the right:

  • to access records held by the Department of Social and Family Affairs (DSFA)
  • to have official information relating to you that is held by the Department amended where it is incomplete, incorrect or misleading
  • to obtain reasons for acts of the Department that affect you.

Note

You may not be able to access certain records which are exempt under the Acts, for example, information relating to: another person; government meetings; law enforcement and security; confidential and commercially sensitive issues.

Last Updated: 24/09/2008 20:31

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