Access to information regimes
Every Australian jurisdiction has its own freedom of information regime, with its own fees, clocks and appeal paths. Knowing which one applies, and what it costs in time, is often the difference between getting an answer and giving up.
| Regime | Jurisdiction | Act | Response days | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth FOI | Commonwealth of Australia | Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) | 30 | No application fee; processing charges may apply |
| Victorian FOI | Victoria | Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) | 30 | Application fee applies; access charges may apply |
| NSW GIPA | New South Wales | Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) | 20 | Application fee applies; processing charges beyond an initial period |
| Queensland RTI | Queensland | Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) | 25 | Application fee applies; processing charges may apply |
General descriptions only, not legal advice. Fees and periods change; check the Act and the regulator.