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Back to the future: Transparency by design
This blog post was written by Emily Arians, Senior Policy Officer, Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner. The views expressed in this post are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of OVIC. Few values underpin the…
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The State of FOI in Victoria report 2014-2019: Where to from here?
On Monday 17 February 2020, OVIC published a report on the State of FOI in Victoria: Five years in review 2014 to 2019. A central part of OVIC’s role as a regulator is to promote understanding and acceptance of the…
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Event recap: Right to Know Day public forum 24 September
From left to right: Moira Paterson, Monash University; Robin Davey, Victoria Police; Melanie Olynyk, Maddocks Lawyers; Clay Lucas, The Age; Joanne Kummrow, OVIC. Community expectations and FOI – are they at odds? This question was the topic of this year’s…
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Report into the culture of FOI in Victoria: key insights
In 2019 the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) commissioned Associate Professor Johan Lidberg, Monash University, to facilitate a pilot study and produce independent research on the culture of administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and…
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Right to Know Day 2019: FOI tips for the public
In Victoria the public has a right to request access to government information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic). As we celebrate Right to Know Day 2019, it’s important to remember that this right of access is essential…
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Right to Know Day 2019: FOI tips for agencies
As we celebrate Right to Know Day 2019, it is important to remember that the right to access government held information is essential for transparency and accountability, and strengthens trust in government. Access to government information also promotes and facilitates…
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FOI Professional Standards: FAQs
The Professional Standards (the Standards) were developed under Part IB of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (the Act) and, as a legislative instrument, in accordance with the requirements of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 (Vic). On Wednesday 11…
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Event recap: Information Access Series – sections 34(1) and 34(4) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982
On Monday 29 July 2019, OVIC explored sections 34(1) and 34(4) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act), as part of our Information Access seminars. Sections 34(1) and 34(4) Sections 34(1) and 34(4) of the FOI Act…
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Event recap: Information Access Series – Fresh decisions and amendment of personal records under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
On Wednesday 26 June 2019 OVIC staff explored two processes under the FOI Act: making a fresh decision and amending personal records, as part of the Information Access seminar series. Making a fresh decision under section 49M of the FOI…
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Event Recap: Information Access Series – Assisting and engaging with FOI applicants under section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982
If you’re an FOI officer, you’re probably generally aware that you have a duty under section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) to help applicants make a valid request. And that includes consulting with them…
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