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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 list of word templates provided to help your agency process freedom of information applications.

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Across Government FOI Management System (FOIMS)

FOIMS is a system that enables agencies to record the freedom on information applications they receive.

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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 freedom of information guidelines, procedures and information sheets to help agencies process freedom of information applications.

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Freedom of Information 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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In this section

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

Appraisal

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

General Disposal Schedules (GDS)

General Disposal Schedules approved by State Records Council.

FOI Letters and Documents Templates

A list of word templates provided to help your agency process freedom of information applications.

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