New GIPA Act Replaces FOI Act from 1 July 2010

From 1 July 2010 the new Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 replaces the Freedom of Information Act. This new Act aims to ensure governments are more transparent and accountable. This GIPA Act applies to all councils and NSW government agencies.

Councils are now required to proactively release a range of information on their websites. The changes mean that formal applications for information should be a last resort.

search the council website
contact council’s Customer First Centre and ask for the information
council will decide if it can give you the information through informal release
council will advise you if a formal access application is required. This will usually be where the information you seek involves information about someone else and council must consult with them first.

A formal application form for access to information held by Kempsey Shire Council is available below in pdf format. Adobe Reader is required to view this file.

The NSW Office of the Information Commissioner has been set up to oversee the implementation of the GIPA Act and help councils and the public understand it. The Office of the Information Commissioner can be contacted on 1800463626.

Location: 22 Tozer Street Postal Address: PO Box 3078 WEST KEMPSEY NSW 2440	Customer Services: 02 6566 3200 Facsimile: 02 6566 3205 Email: ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au	Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday ABN 70 705 618 663
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	Your right to access government information - new GIPA Act replaces FOI Act from 1 July 2010

	From 1 July 2010 the new Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 replaces the Freedom of Information Act. This new Act aims to ensure governments are more transparent and accountable. This GIPA Act applies to all councils and NSW government agencies. Councils are now required to proactively release a range of information on their websites. The changes mean that formal applications for information should be a last resort. From now on to access information from council you should follow these steps: search the council website contact council’s Customer First Centre and ask for the information council will decide if it can give you the information through informal release council will advise you if a formal access application is required. This will usually be where the information you seek involves information about someone else and council must consult with them first. A formal application form for access to information held by Kempsey Shire Council is available below in pdf format. Adobe Reader is required to view this file. Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 - Access Application (261 KB) The NSW Office of the Information Commissioner has been set up to oversee the implementation of the GIPA Act and help councils and the public understand it. The Office of the Information Commissioner can be contacted on 1800463626.