Right to Information

Council is committed to being open and accountable. We therefore fully support the Queensland government's policy to proactively publish public information. We already make a large amount of information available to residents in an open and friendly way. Information is available via this website, leaflets and numerous other publications.

From 1 July 2009, the Right to Information Act and the Information Privacy Act came into place. At the same time, the Freedom of Information Act was withdrawn.

Right to Information is the Queensland government's approach to giving the community greater access to information.

The Right to Information Act provides a legal right of access to information held by government unless it is deemed to be contrary to the public interest to provide that information.

The Right to Information website contains all the links and information you will need to make an enquiry under the new Act. Qld Government - Right to Information website (PDF opens in new window). This form can be found from the following State Government website: www.smartservice.qld.gov.au .