Section 6S - Directions
Extract of legislation
| 6S | Directions | |
| The Information Commissioner may issue directions to the Public Access Deputy Commissioner or to any member of staff in relation to the performance of functions under this Act other than in relation to the following— | ||
| (a) | the review of a decision under section 49P; | |
| (b) | the consideration of a complaint under section 61L. | |
Guidelines
The Information Commissioner may issue directions
The Information Commissioner may issue directions to the Public Access Deputy Commissioner or to any Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) staff regarding how the Public Access Deputy Commissioner or OVIC staff perform their functions.2
A direction requires the Public Access Deputy Commissioner or OVIC staff member to act in a certain way when performing functions or exercising powers under the Act, provided the direction is lawful.
A direction may be required where the Information Commissioner delegates a function to the Public Access Deputy Commissioner or OVIC staff, and wants to clarify, direct or guide how the person performs that function.
When the Information Commissioner cannot issue a direction
The Information Commissioner cannot issue a direction to the Public Access Deputy Commissioner in relation to:
- a review of a decision made under section 49P; or
- the consideration of a complaint under section 61L.
More information
- Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic), section 6S.
- Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic), section 6S.
