From 1 July 2019 OVIC commenced publishing de-identified FOI review decisions made by the Information Commissioner and the Public Access Information Commissioner (the Commissioners) under section 49P of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) on both OVIC’s website as below and on the Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) website.
We publish a selection of all decisions made which show the breadth of reviews conducted by the Commissioners and provide insight into the Commissioner’s interpretation for the FOI Act. Please note, it is open to the relevant parties to appeal the decisions made by OVIC’s Commissioners and some of the decisions published may have been subsequently subject to review by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal or other relevant jurisdictions.
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‘AN6’ and Melbourne Health (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 123 (30 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – health records – third party communications – mental health triage documents – documents affecting personal privacy – material obtained by agency in confidence
Decision information
Date of decision: 30 September 2019 Applicant: 'AN6' Agency: Melbourne Health Citation: 'AN6' and Melbourne Health (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 123 (30 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – health records – third party communications – mental health triage documents – documents affecting personal privacy – material obtained by agency in confidence Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 35(1)(b) Download this file: AN6 and Melbourne Health Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 123 30 September 2019 - PDF (676 KB) -
‘AO3’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 129 (30 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP) audit – substantial and unreasonable diversion of Agency resources from its other operations
Decision information
Date of decision: 30 September 2019 Applicant: 'AO3' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AO3' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 129 (30 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP) audit – substantial and unreasonable diversion of Agency resources from its other operations Sections in the FOI Act: 25A(1) Download this file: AO3 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 129 30 September 2019 - PDF (222 KB) -
‘AN9’ and Victorian WorkCover Authority (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 126 (30 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – personal affairs information – unreasonable disclosure – workplace accident – witness statements – CCTV footage
Decision information
Date of decision: 30 September 2019 Applicant: 'AN9' Agency: Victorian WorkCover Authority (t/a WorkSafe) Citation: 'AN9' and Victorian WorkCover Authority (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 126 (30 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – personal affairs information – unreasonable disclosure – workplace accident – witness statements – CCTV footage Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 25 Download this file: AN9 and Victorian WorkCover Authority Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 126 30 September 2019 - PDF (650 KB) -
‘AO2’ and St Vincent’s Health (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 128 (30 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – request for amendment – hospital record – misleading impression – incorrect – misleading statement – information in the nature of opinion – agreement by agency to make an amendment by adding an appropriate notation to the record
Decision information
Date of decision: 30 September 2019 Applicant: 'AO2' Agency: St Vincent’s Health Citation: 'AO2' and St Vincent's Health (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 128 (30 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – request for amendment – hospital record – misleading impression – incorrect – misleading statement – information in the nature of opinion – agreement by agency to make an amendment by adding an appropriate notation to the record Sections in the FOI Act: 39 Download this file: AO2 and St Vincents Health Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 128 30 September 2019 - PDF (271 KB) -
‘AO4’ and Monash University (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 130 (30 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – university documents – substantial and unreasonable diversion of Agency resources from its other operations
Decision information
Date of decision: 30 September 2019 Applicant: 'AO4' Agency: Monash University Citation: 'AO4' and Monash University (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 130 (30 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – university documents – substantial and unreasonable diversion of Agency resources from its other operations Sections in the FOI Act: 25A(1) Download this file: AO4 and Monash University Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 130 30 September 2019 - PDF (211 KB) -
‘AN7’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 124 (30 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – police records – workplace incident – LEAP records – information provided in confidence – personal affairs information of third parties
Decision information
Date of decision: 30 September 2019 Applicant: 'AN7' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AN7' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 124 Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – police records – workplace incident – LEAP records – information provided in confidence – personal affairs information of third parties. Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 35(1)(b) Download this file: AN7 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 124 30 September 2019 - PDF (373 KB) -
‘AN8’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 125 (30 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – witness statements – statement of deceased person – police investigation – next of kin – personal affairs information – disclosure would be unreasonable – family dispute – likelihood release of information would cause stress and anxiety
Decision information
Date of decision: 30 September 2019 Applicant: 'AN8' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AN8' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 125 (30 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION –witness statements – statement of deceased person – police investigation – next of kin – personal affairs information – disclosure would be unreasonable – family dispute – likelihood release of information would cause stress and anxiety Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 35(1)(b) Download this file: AN8 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 125 30 September 2019 - PDF (270 KB) -
‘AO1’ and VicRoads (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 127 (30 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – application for transfer of registration form – vehicle registration identification system – certification of roadworthiness – secrecy provision
Decision information
Date of decision: 30 September 2019 Applicant: 'AO1' Agency: Citation: 'AO1' and VicRoads (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 127 (30 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – application for transfer of registration form – vehicle registration identification system – certification of roadworthiness – secrecy provision Sections in the FOI Act: 38 Download this file: AO1 and VicRoads Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 127 30 September 2019 - PDF (848 KB) -
‘AN3’ and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 120 (26 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – names of chairperson and members of Sex Work Ministerial Advisory Committee – personal affairs information – unreasonable disclosure – information available in public domain
Decision information
Date of decision: 26 September 2019 Applicant: 'AN3' Agency: Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Citation: 'AN3' and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 120 (26 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – names of chairperson and members of Sex Work Ministerial Advisory Committee – personal affairs information – unreasonable disclosure – information available in public domain Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1) Download this file: AN3 and Department of Justice and Community Safety Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 120 26 September 2019 - PDF (268 KB) -
‘AN2’ and Austin Health (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 119 (26 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – medical records – information obtained in confidence – impair the ability of an agency to obtain similar information in the future
Decision information
Date of decision: 26 September 2019 Applicant: 'AN2' Agency: Austin Health Citation: 'AN2' and Austin Health (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 119 (26 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – medical records – information obtained in confidence – impair the ability of an agency to obtain similar information in the future Sections in the FOI Act: Section 35(1)(b) Download this file: AN2 and Austin Health Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 119 26 September 2019 - PDF (170 KB) -
‘AN4’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 121 (26 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – incident report – traffic incident – address of third party – names of attendees
Decision information
Date of decision: 26 September 2019 Applicant: 'AN4' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AN4' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 121 (26 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – incident report – traffic incident – address of third party – names of attendees Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1) Download this file: AN4 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 121 26 September 2019 - PDF (276 KB) -
‘AN5’ and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 122 (26 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – neither confirm nor deny the existence of documents – disclosure would prejudice investigation or prejudice enforcement or administration of the law
Decision information
Date of decision: 26 September 2019 Applicant: 'AN5' Agency: Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Citation: 'AN5' and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 122 (26 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – neither confirm nor deny the existence of documents – disclosure would prejudice investigation or prejudice enforcement or administration of the law Sections in the FOI Act: 31(1)(a), 31(1)(d) Download this file: AN5 and Department of Justice and Community Safety Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 122 26 September 2019 - PDF (183 KB) -
‘AM8’ and Department of Education and Training (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 116 (24 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Child Protection documents of applicant’s child – refusal to process request on grounds all documents would be exempt – prejudice proper administration of the law – prohibited disclosure of confidential information – secrecy provision
Decision information
Date of decision: 24 September 2019 Applicant: 'AM8' Agency: Citation: 'AM8' and Department of Education and Training (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 116 (24 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – internal working documents – educational institution – communication between agency officers Sections in the FOI Act: 30 Download this file: AM8 and Department of Education and Training Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 116 24 September 2019 - PDF (2 MB) -
‘AN1’ and Moreland City Council (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 118 (25 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – building works – Protection Works Notices – building plans, drawings and designs – personal affairs information – business affairs information
Decision information
Date of decision: 24 September 2019 Applicant: 'AN1' Agency: Moreland City Council Citation: 'AN1' and Moreland City Council (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 118 (25 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – building works – Protection Works Notices – building plans, drawings and designs – personal affairs information – business affairs information Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 34(1)(b) Download this file: AN1 and Moreland City Council Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 118 25 September 2019 - PDF (2 MB) -
‘AM9’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 117 (24 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – material obtained in confidence from third parties – firearms licence – fit and proper person –documents affecting personal privacy of third parties – unreasonable disclosure
Decision information
Date of decision: 24 September 2019 Applicant: 'AM9' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: ‘AM9’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 117 (24 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – material obtained in confidence from third parties – firearms licence – fit and proper person –documents affecting personal privacy of third parties – unreasonable disclosure Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 35(1)(b) Download this file: ‘AM9’ and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 117 24 September 2019 - PDF (258 KB) -
‘AM7’ and Department of Health and Human Services (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 115 (20 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Child Protection documents of applicant’s child – refusal to process request on grounds all documents would be exempt – prejudice proper administration of the law – prohibited disclosure of confidential information – secrecy provision
Decision information
Date of decision: 20 September 2019 Applicant: 'AM7' Agency: Citation: 'AM7' and Department of Health and Human Services (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 115 (20 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Child Protection documents of applicant’s child – refusal to process request on grounds all documents would be exempt – prejudice proper administration of the law – prohibited disclosure of confidential information – secrecy provision Sections in the FOI Act: 25A(5), 31(1)(a), 31(1)(c), 33(1), 35(1)(b), 38 Download this file: AM7 and Department of Health and Human Services Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 115 20 September 2019 - PDF (191 KB) -
‘AM6’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 114 (20 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – triple zero call – 000 – refusal to process request on grounds all documents would be exempt
Decision information
Date of decision: 20 September 2019 Applicant: 'AM6' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: ‘AM6’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 114 (20 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – triple zero call – 000 – refusal to process request on grounds all documents would be exempt Sections in the FOI Act: 25A(5), 33(1) Download this file: ‘AM6’ and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 114 20 September 2019 - PDF (177 KB) -
‘AL9’ and Department of Health and Human Services (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 108 (19 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Child Protection documents – refusal to process request on grounds all documents, should they exist, would be exempt – disclosure would prejudice proper administration of the law – prohibited disclosure of confidential information
Decision information
Date of decision: 19 September 2019 Applicant: 'AL9' Agency: Citation: 'AL9' and Department of Health and Human Services (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 108 (19 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Child Protection documents – refusal to process request on grounds all documents, should they exist, would be exempt – disclosure would prejudice proper administration of the law – prohibited disclosure of confidential information Sections in the FOI Act: 25A(5), 31(1)(a), 31(1)(c), 33(1), 35(1)(b), 38 Download this file: AL9 and Department of Health and Human Services Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 108 19 September 2019 - PDF (216 KB) -
‘AM1’ and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 109 (19 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Corrections Victoria – incident report – injury report – investigation report – personal and confidential information – information identifying a third party – exception to prohibition on disclosure
Decision information
Date of decision: 19 September 2019 Applicant: 'AM1' Agency: Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Citation: 'AM1' and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 109 (19 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Corrections Victoria – incident report – injury report – investigation report - personal and confidential information – information identifying a third party – exception to prohibition on disclosure Sections in the FOI Act: 38 Download this file: AM1 and Department of Justice and Community Safety Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 109 19 September 2019 - PDF (177 KB) -
‘AM4’ and Yarra City Council (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 112 (19 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – council documents – council meetings – personal affairs information of non-executive agency officers
Decision information
Date of decision: 19 September 2019 Applicant: 'AM4' Agency: Yarra City Council Citation: 'AM4' and Yarra City Council (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 112 (19 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – council documents – council meetings – personal affairs information of non-executive agency officers Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1) Download this file: AM4 and Yarra City Council Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 112 19 September 2019 - PDF (244 KB) -
‘AM5’ and V/Line Corporation (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 113 (19 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – information provided in confidence – personal affairs information – legal professional privilege –employee investigations – investigations reports – correspondence with witnesses
– meeting notes – internal emailsDecision information
Date of decision: 19 September 2019 Applicant: 'AM5' Agency: V/Line Corporation Citation: 'AM5' and V/Line Corporation (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 113 (19 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – information provided in confidence – personal affairs information – legal professional privilege –employee investigations – investigations reports – correspondence with witnesses – meeting notes – internal emails Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 32, 35(1)(b) Download this file: AM5 and V Line Corporation Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 113 19 September 2019 - PDF (1 MB) -
‘AM2’ and State Revenue Office (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 110 (19 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – records of unclaimed monies – Unclaimed Money Register – secrecy provisions – unclaimed monies – state revenue
Decision information
Date of decision: 19 September 2019 Applicant: 'AM2' Agency: State Revenue Office Citation: 'AM2' and State Revenue Office (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 110 (19 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – records of unclaimed monies – Unclaimed Money Register – secrecy provisions – unclaimed monies – state revenue Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 38 Download this file: AM2 and State Revenue Office Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 110 19 September 2019 - PDF (169 KB) -
‘AM3’ and Department of Health and Human Services (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 111 (19 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Child Protection records – out of home carer suitability assessment – internal working document – public interest considerations
Decision information
Date of decision: 17 September 2019 Applicant: 'AM3' Agency: Citation: 'AM3' and Department of Health and Human Services (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 111 (19 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Child Protection records – out of home carer suitability assessment – internal working document – public interest considerations Sections in the FOI Act: 30 Download this file: AM3 and Department of Health and Human Services Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 111 19 September 2019 - PDF (192 KB) -
‘AL7’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 106 (17 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – police records – non-authorised brief of evidence – investigations and reports – personal affairs information – third party information – unreasonable disclosure – internal working documents
Decision information
Date of decision: 17 September 2019 Applicant: 'AL7' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AL7' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 106 (17 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – police records – non-authorised brief of evidence – investigations and reports – personal affairs information – third party information – unreasonable disclosure – internal working documents Sections in the FOI Act: 30, 33(1) Download this file: AL7 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 106 17 September 2019 - PDF (455 KB) -
‘AL8’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 107 (18 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – police member statement – police interview – unreasonable disclosure – personal affairs information
Decision information
Date of decision: 17 September 2019 Applicant: 'AL8' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AL8' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 107 (18 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – police member statement – police interview – unreasonable disclosure – personal affairs information Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1) Download this file: AL8 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 107 18 September 2019 - PDF (284 KB) -
‘AL6’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 105 (13 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – personal affairs information – unreasonable disclosure – information obtained by agency in relation to police inquiries
Decision information
Date of decision: 13 September 2019 Applicant: 'AL6' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AL6' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 105 (13 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – personal affairs information – unreasonable disclosure – information obtained by agency in relation to police inquiries Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1) Download this file: AL6 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 105 13 September 2019 - PDF (183 KB) -
‘AL2’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 101 (12 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – criminal investigation – CCTV footage – law enforcement documents – prejudice a fair trial – personal affairs information
Decision information
Date of decision: 12 September 2019 Applicant: 'AL2' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: ‘AL2’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 101 (12 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – criminal investigation – CCTV footage – law enforcement documents – prejudice a fair trial – personal affairs information Sections in the FOI Act: 31(1)(a), 31(1)(d), 33(1) Download this file: ‘AL2’ and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 101 12 September 2019 - PDF (375 KB) -
‘AL3’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 102 (12 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – information provided in confidence – personal affairs information –workplace complaint – employee investigation – employee history reports – complaint form – conflict of interest disclosure –correspondence with complainant – internal emails
Decision information
Date of decision: 12 September 2019 Applicant: 'AL3' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AL3' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 102 (12 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – information provided in confidence – personal affairs information –workplace complaint – employee investigation – employee history reports – complaint form – conflict of interest disclosure –correspondence with complainant – internal emails Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 35(1)(b) Download this file: AL3 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 102 12 September 2019 - PDF (2 MB) -
‘AL4’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 103 (12 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Professional Standards Command investigation – police investigation methodology – personal affairs information – employment history – preliminary observations and concluding recommendations
Decision information
Date of decision: 12 September 2019 Applicant: 'AL4' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AL4' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 103 (12 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – Professional Standards Command investigation – police investigation methodology – personal affairs information – employment history – preliminary observations and concluding recommendations Sections in the FOI Act: 30, 31(1)(d), 33(1) Download this file: AL4 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 103 12 September 2019 - PDF (573 KB) -
‘AL5’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 104 (12 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – employment assessment – police recruitment process – internal working documents
Decision information
Date of decision: 12 September 2019 Applicant: 'AL5' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AL5' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 104 (12 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – employment assessment – police recruitment process – internal working documents Sections in the FOI Act: 30, 34(1)(b), 34(4)(c) Download this file: AL5 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 104 12 September 2019 - PDF (413 KB) -
‘AL1’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 100 (10 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – secrecy provision – Surveillance Devices Act 1999 – body-worn cameras – evidence gathered during police investigation – law enforcement documents
Decision information
Date of decision: 10 September 2019 Applicant: 'AL1' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AL1' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 100 (10 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – secrecy provision - Surveillance Devices Act 1999 – body-worn cameras – evidence gathered during police investigation – law enforcement documents Sections in the FOI Act: 31(1)(a), 38 Download this file: AL1 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 100 10 September 2019 - PDF (191 KB) -
‘AK9’ and The Royal Children’s Hospital (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 99 (6 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – substantial and unreasonable diversion of resources – request for data – audit required
Decision information
Date of decision: 6 September 2019 Applicant: 'AK9' Agency: Royal Children’s Hospital Citation: 'AK9' and The Royal Children's Hospital (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 99 (6 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – substantial and unreasonable diversion of resources – request for data – audit required Sections in the FOI Act: 25A(1) Download this file: AK9 and The Royal Childrens Hospital Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 99 6 September 2019 - PDF (201 KB) -
‘AK5’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 95 (5 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – personal affairs information – CCTV footage – police station – unreasonable disclosure of personal affairs information of third parties
Decision information
Date of decision: 5 September 2019 Applicant: 'AK5' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AK5' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 95 (5 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – personal affairs information – CCTV footage – police station – unreasonable disclosure of personal affairs information of third parties Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1) Download this file: AK5 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 95 5 September 2019 - PDF (192 KB) -
‘AK6’ and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 96 (5 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – pathology report – prisoner urine sample – secrecy provision – law enforcement documents
Decision information
Date of decision: 5 September 2019 Applicant: 'AK6' Agency: Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Citation: 'AK6' and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 96 (5 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – pathology report – prisoner urine sample – secrecy provision – law enforcement documents Sections in the FOI Act: 31(1)(a), 38 Download this file: AK6 and Department of Justice and Community Safety Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 96 5 September 2019 - PDF (196 KB) -
‘AK7’ and Victorian WorkCover Authority (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 97 (5 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – documents affecting legal proceedings – witness statements – deletion of exempt or irrelevant material
Decision information
Date of decision: 5 September 2019 Applicant: 'AK7' Agency: Victorian WorkCover Authority (t/a WorkSafe) Citation: 'AK7' and Victorian WorkCover Authority (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 97 (5 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – documents affecting legal proceedings – witness statements – deletion of exempt or irrelevant material Sections in the FOI Act: 32 Download this file: AK7 and Victorian WorkCover Authority Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 97 5 September 2019 - PDF (817 KB) -
‘AK4’ and Monash University (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 94 (5 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – university grievance procedure – agency emails – working documents – documents affecting personal privacy – documents containing material obtained in confidence
Decision information
Date of decision: 5 September 2019 Applicant: 'AK4' Agency: Monash University Citation: ‘AK4’ and Monash University (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 94 (5 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – university grievance procedure – agency emails – working documents – documents affecting personal privacy – documents containing material obtained in confidence Sections in the FOI Act: 30, 33(1), 35(1)(b) Download this file: ‘AK4’ and Monash University Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 94 5 September 2019 - PDF (336 KB) -
‘AK8’ and Country Fire Authority (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 98 (5 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – refusal to process an FOI request – substantial and unreasonable diversion of the Agency’s resources
Decision information
Date of decision: 5 September 2019 Applicant: 'AK8' Agency: Country Fire Authority Citation: ‘AK8’ and Country Fire Authority (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 98 (5 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – refusal to process an FOI request – substantial and unreasonable diversion of the Agency’s resources Sections in the FOI Act: 25A(1) Download this file: ‘AK8’ and Country Fire Authority Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 98 5 September 2019 - PDF (257 KB) -
‘AK3’ and Monash University (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 93 (4 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – agency emails – documents affecting personal privacy – documents affecting legal proceedings
Decision information
Date of decision: 4 September 2019 Applicant: 'AK3' Agency: Monash University Citation: ‘AK3’ and Monash University (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 93 (4 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – agency emails – documents affecting personal privacy – documents affecting legal proceedings Sections in the FOI Act: 32, 33(1) Download this file: ‘AK3’ and Monash University Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 93 4 September 2019 - PDF (1 MB) -
‘AJ9’ and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 90 (3 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – neither confirm nor deny the existence of documents – law enforcement documents – surveillance
Decision information
Date of decision: 3 September 2019 Applicant: 'AJ9' Agency: Victoria Police Citation: 'AJ9' and Victoria Police (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 90 (3 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – neither confirm nor deny the existence of documents – law enforcement documents – surveillance Sections in the FOI Act: 31(1)(d), 27(2)(b) Download this file: AJ9 and Victoria Police Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 90 3 September 2019 - PDF (174 KB) -
‘AK1’ and Melbourne Health (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 91 (3 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – hospital progress notes – personal affairs information – unreasonable disclosure – information obtained in confidence
Decision information
Date of decision: 3 September 2019 Applicant: 'AK1' Agency: Melbourne Health Citation: 'AK1' and Melbourne Health (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 91 (3 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – hospital progress notes – personal affairs information – unreasonable disclosure – information obtained in confidence Sections in the FOI Act: 33(1), 35(1)(b) Download this file: AK1 and Melbourne Health Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 91 3 September 2019 - PDF (298 KB) -
‘AK2’ and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 92 (3 September 2019)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – security incident report – officer of an agency – advice and deliberations between agency officers – security incident
Decision information
Date of decision: 3 September 2019 Applicant: 'AK2' Agency: Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Citation: ‘AK2’ and Department of Justice and Community Safety (Freedom of Information) [2019] VICmr 92 (3 September 2019) Headnote: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – security incident report – officer of an agency – advice and deliberations between agency officers – security incident Sections in the FOI Act: 30, 31(1)(a), 31(1)(d) Download this file: ‘AK2’ and Department of Justice and Community Safety Freedom of Information 2019 VICmr 92 3 September 2019 - PDF (286 KB)