The Freedom of Information Act 1992 (the Act) provides members of the public with a right to apply for access to documents held by State and Local Government agencies, including the Town, subject to limitations and exemptions contained within the Act.
The Act also allows individuals to apply for the amendment of personal information held about them where that information is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or misleading. In many cases, requests for correction can be resolved administratively without the need for a formal amendment application.
Before submitting a Freedom of Information (FOI) application, you are encouraged to contact the Town’s Governance team at admin@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au to discuss the information you are seeking. In many cases, information may be available through existing processes, and a formal FOI application may not be required.
Where an FOI application is necessary, it must be submitted in writing and contain sufficient detail to enable the requested documents to be identified. Applicants must also provide an Australian postal address, together with a contact telephone number and email address.
A $30 application fee applies to requests for access to non-personal information, and additional processing charges may apply. No application fee or processing charges apply to requests for an applicant’s own personal information.