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Practice notes

These practice notes provide discrete guidance on agency obligations and facilitating access to information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

They are complemented by the FOI Guidelines and customisable templates that agencies can use when corresponding with applicants, third parties, and internal staff.


Obligations when providing access to information

These practice notes cover an overview of the FOI Act and VPS responsibilities, Principal Officer responsibilities and obligations

Overview of the FOI Act and the responsibilities of Victorian public sector officers

Principal officer responsibilities and obligations under the FOI Act

Noting and briefing processes on freedom of information decisions


Proactive and informal release

These practice notes cover informal and proactive release generally, and also provide sector specific guidance

Proactive release of information

Informal release of information

Releasing Council information proactively and informally under the Local Government Act 2020 and Freedom of Information Act 1982

Release of health records held by Victorian public sector agencies


 

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