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Freedom of information
In this section you will find links to resources and guidance, stakeholder engagement activities, and decisions.
Stakeholder engagement
Regulatory action
International Access to Information Day
International Access to Information Day (formerly Right to Know Day) is celebrated annually on 28 September to raise awareness of the importance of open government, and the public’s right to access government-held information.
Public Access Agency Reference Group
The Public Access Agency Reference Group comprises representatives from across government to discuss the operation and administration of the FOI Act.
OVIC hosts a monthly Information Access Series seminar for FOI practitioners in the Victorian public sector.
In 2021, OVIC hosted Regional Roadshows to raise public awareness of the right to access government information and engage with local Victorian government agencies.
The Regulatory Action Policy explains how OVIC will use its powers under the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy and Data Protection Act.
This page outlines the regulatory priorities that reflect existing and emerging issues and that guide our regulatory action.
Investigations, audits, and examinations
This page contains reports of investigations, audits, and examinations under the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy and Data Protection Act.
This page details the national and international regulatory networks that OVIC is a member, or participates in.
Review decisions
We publish de-identified review decisions made by the Information Commissioner to improve public understanding of the FOI Act and the right to access government information.
Submissions
This page lists submissions made on initiatives or projects that impact on freedom of information, information privacy or information security.
Browse the latest FOI review decisions and case notes made by the Information Commissioner.