The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (FOI Act) gives people the right to be provided with information held by government agencies unless the information is exempt from release.  The FOI Act also provides you with the right to access and correct information about your personal affairs.

If you make a request for information and it is refused or you are not happy with the FOI decision concerning exempt material, you have the right to have the decision reviewed by the Secretary of the Department. If you are still dissatisfied with the way your application has been dealt with you have a right to have the Secretary’s decision reviewed by the Ombudsman.

How to apply for a Freedom of Information request

A FOI request must be made in writing, be clear and succinct but contain sufficient details to enable the FOI Officer to identify the information that you seek access to.

Your FOI request must also contain your name and contact details, including a postal address to which FOI notices and released information can be sent and a contact telephone number if possible.

Where to send the request?

Freedom of Information Officer
Department of Premier and Cabinet
GPO Box 123
HOBART TAS 7001

Further information

General information about FOI is available on the Department of Justice website.

The FOI Act is available online from the Tasmanian Legislation website: www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

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