Respond to FOI requests within 30 days (Cwlth agencies + ministers)
FOI Act 1982 — Commonwealth agencies + ministers must respond to access requests within 30 days.
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Who must comply
Commonwealth agencies + ministers.
What triggers it
Receipt of FOI request.
When due
30 days (extendable in limited circumstances).
Evidence required
FOI decision + statement of reasons + record of consultation.
Max penalty
OAIC review + AAT review; reputational
Summary
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cwlth) gives a right of access to documents held by Commonwealth agencies + ministers (subject to exemptions). Decisions within 30 days; review pathway via internal review + OAIC + AAT.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
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Source: https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.