Charges for processing applications
Charges payable for processing of non personal documents are the rate of $5.60 for each 15 minutes or part thereof. There may be further charges for inspecting documents. Photocopies of documents regarding a non personal application are available at 20 cents per photocopied page. No charge is payable if the total amount of time spent processing your application is two hours or less. There is no charge on applications or photocopies for information regarding an applicant's personal affairs.
A guide to some of the timeframes for processing FOI applications as provided in the FOI Act are indicated in the following:
Timeframes for FOI applications
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Day 1
Application received (For non personal requests, day 1 is the day the application fee is paid) -
Day 14
Notify applicant of receipt of application -
Day 45
Decision required if:-
personal documents and no consultation required or
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non personal documents
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Day 60
Decision required if:-
personal or non personal documents created after November 1987 and consultation required
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Day 75
Decision required if:-
non personal documents created prior to November 1987 and consultation required
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Last reviewed 17 June 2008
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