APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL REVIEW

(Freedom of Information Act 1992, Section 66)

 

PLEASE READ NOTES ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM

 

COMPLAINANT DETAILS

Full Name

 

Surname:…………………………………………………………………………..

Given Names:…………………………………………………………………….

Name of Agent/Solicitor (if applicable)

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Postal Address (For Service of Notices)

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………………………………………………………………Postcode……………

Are you the access applicant?         ¨

or

Are you a third party?           ¨

Telephone Number

 

Home:…………………………………….

Work:……………………………………..

Mobile:…………………………………...

 
Facsimile Number

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Email Address

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COMPLAINT DETAILS

Name of agency:

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Date of the agency’s decision:………../………./………….

 

Give full details of that part of the decision to which the complaint relates explaining why you do not accept the agency’s decision:

 

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(if more space needed – attach a separate sheet)

 

* A copy of the agency’s notice of decision on internal review must be attached.

 

 

 

Signature ……………………………………………………………....   Date…………/………/………..

 

 

OFFICE USE

 

¨          Copy of internal review decision attached                                  ¨          Copies of other correspondence

 


1  NOTES TO ASSIST COMPLAINANTS TO COMPLETE THIS FORM

 

The Information Commissioner has power to review decisions made by agencies in respect of access applications and applications for amendment of personal information.

 

PERSONAL DETAILS

 

It is important that you give your full name and all contact details.  The address you give must be an address in Australia.

 

DETAILS OF DECISION TO BE REVIEWED

 

You must attach a copy of the Notice of Decision supplied by the agency.  It should be the Notice of the Internal Review decision.  If you do not have an extra copy, enclose the original and the Information Commissioner will copy it and return the original to you.  Provide brief details only on this form.

 

TIME LIMITS

 

Applications to the Information Commissioner must be lodged within the following time limits:

 

·          Within 60 days of notice of the agency’s decision. (if you are the applicant for access or amendment)

·          Within 30 days of notice of the agency’s decision. (if you are a third party)

 

THIRD PARTY

 

A third party is a person who objects to an agency’s decision to give access to personal information or business information about that person to someone else.

 

INTERNAL REVIEW

 

Except where a decision is made by the principal officer of the agency, review by the Information Commissioner is not normally available until you have applied to the agency for internal review of the decision.

 

DECISION NOT TO DEAL WITH COMPLAINT

 

The Information Commissioner may decide not to deal with a complaint if it is not within the Information Commissioner’s jurisdiction or if it is frivolous, vexatious, misconceived or lacking in substance.  You will be given reasons for this decision if the Information Commissioner decides not to deal with the matter.

 

EXTENSION OF TIME

 

The Information Commissioner may allow an extension of the time limits.  If you require an extension of time, you must explain why.

 

INSUFFICIENT SPACE

 

If there is not enough space on this form to complete the details required, attach separate pages.

 

NEED MORE HELP?

 

The Information Commissioner has a number of officers available to provide additional assistance if you require it.  You can either attend in person at:

 

12th Floor, St Martins Tower

44 St Georges Tce

PERTH  WA  6000

 

Or you can contact the Office by telephone, fax or email:

 

Telephone:        (08) 9220 7888

                        1800 621 244 (Toll free – Western Australian Country Callers Only)

Facsimile:            (08) 9325 2152

Email:                info@foi.wa.gov.au

 

The Information Commissioner also has a website that contains other information that may assist you:

 

Internet:            www.foi.wa.gov.au