Explore key information and updates from the South East Regional FOI Roadshow, featuring presentations on the Freedom of Information Act, COVID-19 impacts, proactive and informal release strategies, and more. Learn about OVIC's role in promoting understanding, handling complaints, and ensuring compl

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This comprehensive guide outlines the top ten considerations when applying for information using an FOI form, including tips on clarity, timeframes, and avoiding costs. It also highlights examples of information uncovered through FOI requests and provides sample wordings for requesting specific deta

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Embracing technology-driven approaches to enhance public access to information, open data, citizen participation, and service delivery. Initiatives include monitoring procurement activities, FOI requests, data uploading on platforms like Budeshi, and ranking institutions on FOI compliance and transp

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This content discusses the purpose, scope, and operation of Sections 25A(1) and 25A(5) under the FOI Act. It covers the processes involved in making a fresh decision, insights from the OVIC Annual Report data, challenges faced by agencies in applying Section 25A(1), and real-life case examples relat

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Learn about the recent Central Regional FOI Roadshow held on March 17, 2021, featuring presentations by key speakers from OVIC and Mitchell Shire Council. Topics covered included updates on FOI operations, presentations on understanding the FOI Act, impacts of COVID-19 on FOI processes, and the impo

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Explore the essence of freedom of information (FOI) through Lesson 4, "No Secrets?" Discover the power behind making FOI requests, the impact on individuals and society, and rights under the Freedom of Information Act. Dive into the common threads linking pound coins, police phone line 101, officers

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