Freedom of Information
5. First Contact
Authors: Staff Legal Eagle
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Last updated: 27 Jul 2015
- If you are not able to access the information from your own research, contact the government department or agency and ask if you can access it.
- Some commonly requested information such as personal information and criminal checks are easily accessible without a formal FOI request.
- You may obtain this information by contacting the government department or agency that holds the information. Contact details are generally available on the department or agency's website.
- The government department or agency may request you to provide a written application. A lawyer can help write the letter for you if you are unsure about what to say.
- You may be asked to pay a fee. The fee covers processing costs such as searching or photocopying.
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