Right to Information (RTI)
What is Right to Information?
The Right to Information is the Queensland Government's approach to giving the community greater access to information.
The Queensland Government has made a commitment to provide access to information held by the Government, unless on balance it is contrary to the public interest to provide that information.
New legislation replacing the Freedom of Information Act 1992 came into effect on 1 July 2009, namely:
- The Right to Information Act 2009 (PDF 1MB)
- The Information Privacy Act 2009 (PDF 1MB)
The Right to Information reforms aim to make more information available, provide equal access to information across all sectors of the community, and provide appropriate protection for individuals' privacy
More detailed information about the Right to Information initiative is available on the Queensland Government website.
How do I access information?
We can only provide access to information held by the Department of Communities. More specifically we can provide information from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
- Child Safety Services
- Community and Youth Justice Services
- Disability Services
- Housing and Homelessness Services
- Multicultural Affairs Queensland
- Sport and Recreation Services
Other options to access information include:
- the publication scheme
- requested information (disclosure log)
- contact us for further information and to provide your feedback
- make a Right to Information or Information Privacy application online
- download the form for a Right to Information or Information Privacy application
- download a personal information amendment form
Last reviewed: 21 August 2009