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
Release of health records held by Victorian public sector agencies