Right to Information
On 1 July 2009 new Right to Information and Information Privacy legislation came into effect, replacing freedom of information laws.
The new laws:
- make more information readily available
- provide equal access to information for everyone
- protect individuals' privacy
You can find out more about the Right to Information and new ways to access Queensland Government information on the Queensland Government's Right to Information website.
Freedom of Information reform
On 20 August 2008, Premier Anna Bligh announced an overhaul of Queensland’s Freedom of information laws.
Media statement: Public to gain greater access to Cabinet documents (20/08/08)
The announcement followed a Cabinet decision in September 2007 to review the existing system in Queensland. Former chair of the Electoral and Administrative Review Committee, Dr David Solomon AM, was appointed to chair a three-member independent panel that provided recommendations to the government.
Queensland's Freedom of Information Act review
The Freedom of Information Independent Review Panel was established on 17 September 2007 to review Queensland’s Freedom of Information laws.
The three-member panel was chaired by former chair of the Electoral and Administrative Review Committee Dr David Solomon AM.
Response to Queensland's Freedom of Information Act review
The Right to Information Report was delivered by Dr Solomon to the Queensland Government on 10 June, 2008.
The report proposed a complete rethink of the way we store, manage and release information.
The government's response, The right to information – A response to the review of Queensland’s Freedom of Information Act – is a revamp of existing laws.
Read the response:
Last updated Thursday, July 16, 2009
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