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Home Managing Information Releasing Information and Privacy Freedom of Information in South Australia

Freedom of Information in South Australia

State Records provides support to the Minister responsible for the administration of the Freedom of Information Act 1991.

  • If you (or one of your staff) are interested in undertaking FOI Training, see Education and Training
  • If you need to know how to access information through FOI, see SA Government Information

FOI Letters and Documents Templates

A collection of Microsoft Word templates provided to help your agency process FOI applications.

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Agency FOI Reporting Requirements

Guidance for Agencies to complete FOI reporting requirements.

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COVID-19 and FOI

The COVID-19 outbreak in South Australia (SA) has required all agencies to review and consider their business continuity arrangements.

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FOI Guidance and Resources

State Records provides FOI guidelines, procedures and information sheets to help agencies process FOI applications.

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FOI Publications

State Records produces publications to help the public understand their FOI rights and report the yearly activity generated across state government.

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  • Freedom of Information in South Australia
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  • Privacy in South Australia
  • Proactive Release of Information

General Disposal Schedules (GDS)

General Disposal Schedules approved by State Records Council.

Appraisal

Appraisal is the process of deciding what records should be made and kept.

Loaning Records

How agencies can request the temporary loan of records.
How records can be collected from and returned to State Records.

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