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Freedom of information resources for the public
This section contains guidance and resources to help members of the public understand their information access rights under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
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Make a freedom of information request has been updated with a video on how to access your health records Updated 08/06/2021
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How to make a freedom of information request
Information on how to request information held by a Victorian public sector organisation under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Find contact details of Victorian public sector agencies by searching this online agency database.
Make a freedom of information request
This page outlines how to request information held by a Victorian public sector organisation under the Victorian Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Make your request online Make a freedom of information request online using the Victorian Government portal.
How to make an FOI request in Victoria - video This video was developed for members of the public seeking to make an FOI request, and uses simple language to clearly explain how to make an FOI request in Victoria.
Access your health information - video This video provides guidance on how members of the public can access their health records or how to request access to health records on behalf of someone else.
Exempt documents and information
Under the Freedom of Information Act, Victorian public sector agencies are required to provide access to documents requested unless there are exemptions. This page provides information about which documents are exempt or contain exempt information.
This page provides information on the right to request a correction or amendment to a document that contains your personal affairs information.
Find Victorian public sector agency freedom of information contact details by searching this online agency database.
This page provides more information on the right to apply to OVIC for a review if an agency or Minister has refused to grant access to information.
What to expect when requesting a review - video This video was developed for members of the public who have requested, or are planning to request an FOI review by OVIC. It clearly explains OVIC's FOI review process.
This page provides an overview of how to make a complaint about actions taken or action failed to be taken by an agency or Minister under the FOI Act.
What to expect when making a complaint - video This video was developed for members of the public who have requested, or are planning to make an FOI complaint to OVIC. It clearly explains OVIC's FOI complaints process.
This page provides an overview of when you can apply to VCAT for a review and of VCAT's reviews process.
The Professional Standards outline how Victorian government agencies should respect the rights of members of the public to access government information, and administer the FOI Act consistently.