Freedom of information (FOI)

Freedom of information (FOI) request form

Use this form to request documents held by the department, or its ministers. You may need to pay fees and charges if seeking access to non-personal information.

Personal records

We do not hold personal information such as:

  • medical, hospital or ambulance records
  • pathology investigations, reports, or test results
  • Medicare or NDIS records
  • police or prison records or reports
  • water bills or rates notices
  • school records
  • visa applications
  • marriage or birth certificates.

Do not complete this form if you are seeking access to the above personal documents. Find out what you can request before you continue.

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  • Who this FOI request is for
  • Contact details
  • Documents requested
  • Personal information of third parties
  • Privacy
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If you are making this FOI request for someone else, you should provide evidence that you are authorised, by that person, to:

  • make an FOI request on their behalf
  • communicate with us about the request
  • receive documents released by the department on behalf of the other person.

We can process your request faster if you provide written evidence of your authority to act for the other person when you complete this form. Make sure the person you are acting for is clearly identified by name.


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