OIC Freedom of Information (FOI) Request form

Freedom of Information (FOI) Access Application
Under the Western Australian Freedom of Information Act 1992 (the FOI Act) you have a right to be given access documents held by Western Australian State and local Government agencies subject to some limitations.

The FOI Act applies to Western Australian:
- government departments
- Ministers
- local councils
- public hospitals
- public schools, universities and TAFEs
- statutory authorities
Applications for documents under the FOI Act must be made directly to the agency you believe holds the documents.
Before you make a formal FOI access application - contact the agency that you believe holds the document(s) you want to access.

The agency may be able to tell you how to obtain the document(s) without having to make a formal FOI access application, or whether another agency holds the document(s).

Although you are not required to do so, you may consider telling the agency why you seek access to the document(s) or information, or if you plan to use the document(s) or information for a specific purpose. This may assist the agency to clarify which document(s) you are seeking and help you focus your request. It may also enable the agency to consider whether it can informally release the document(s) or information to you without the need for a formal FOI access application.
Making an FOI access application

Under section 12 of the FOI Act, your application has to:
- be in writing;
  give enough information to enable the requested documents to be identified;
  given and Australian address for notices to be sent (an email address alone is not sufficient); and
  be lodged at the agency with the appropriate fee ($30 if you are seeking information that is not just about you - no application fee is payable for access to personal information that is just about you)
If your application is not valid, the agency is required to reasonable steps to help you make a valid application.
Agency

Your application should be made to the agency that you think holds the documents (if you want to request documents from more than one agency, you will need to complete a separate request for each agency).
Agency

Your application should be made to the agency that you think holds the documents you are seeking. Complete a separate request for each agency from which you are seeking documents.
You can submit an online FOI access application to a number of Western Australian government agencies using this form. For other WA governmnet agencies select 'Agency NOT listed'. You will be given information about how and where to send your written FOI access application.
Use the online FOI access application to submit your application to one of the Western Australian government agencies listed below.

When it receives your application, the agency will assess whether you have made a valid FOI access application. It will advise you if further information is required.

For other WA government agencies select 'Agency NOT listed'. You will be given information about how and where to send your written FOI access application.
Agency FOI Acronym for ID#
Which agency are you requesting information from? Make one request per agency. *
Department of Finance

The Department of Finance constructs and maintains government buildings, manage major state projects, lead government procurement, and administer revenue, grant and subsidy schemes.

It is recommended that you contact the Department of Finance before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

FOI contact details

Email: foi@finance.wa.gov.au

Telephone: 61 8 6551 1125

Mail:

Manager FOI
Department of Finance
Locked Bag 11
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6000

In person:

Manager FOI
Department of Finance
Optima Centre
16 Parkland Road
Osborne Park WA 6017

The Department of Finance Information Statement provides further information about the functions of the Department and the kind of documents it holds.
Department of Treasury

Treasury WA is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor we influence outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia.

It is recommended that you contact the Department of Treasury before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

FOI contact details

Email: foi.treasury@finance.wa.gov.au

Telephone: 61 8 6551 1125

Mail:

Manager FOI
Department of Treasury
28 Barrack Street
Perth WA 6000

In person:

Manager FOI
Department of Treasury
28 Barrack Street
Perth WA 6000

The Department of Treasury Information Statement provides further information about the functions of the Department and the kind of documents it holds.
Department of Justice

We support the community, government, judiciary and Parliament by providing access to high quality justice, legal and corrective services, information and products.

It is recommended that you contact the Department before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

FOI contact details

If you are seeking the dedicated Department of Justice FOI form, it is available to download here.

Email: foi@justice.wa.gov.au

Telephone: 61 8 9264 9538 or 61 8 9264 1124

Facsimile: 61 8 9481 8504

Mail:

Freedom of Information
Department of Justice
GPO Box F317
PERTH WA 6841

In person:

Freedom of Information
Department of Justice
Level 2, Gordon Stephenson House
140 William Street
PERTH WA 6000

Note: the public entrance is via Railway Lane off the Murray Street Mall

Applications for documents dealing with legal matters that involve the State Solicitor’s Office should be addressed to:

FOI Coordinator
State Solicitor’s Office
PO Box B83
PERTH WA 6001

Applications for documents dealing with wills, trusts and estate management should be addressed to:

FOI Coordinator
Public Trustee
GPO Box M946
PERTH WA 6843

Applications for documents relating to personal guardianship should be addressed to:

Public Advocate
PO Box 6293
PERTH WA 6892

Applications for documents relating to the State Administrative Tribunal should be addressed to:

State Administrative Tribunal
GPO Box U1991
PERTH WA 6845

The Department of Justice Annual Reports provide further information about the functions of the Department and the kind of documents it holds.
Equal Opportunity Commission

The main objective of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 is to promote equality of opportunity in Western Australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of the Act. The Commissioner carries out this role by conducting community education and training, investigating and conciliating complaints of discrimination, and providing information to the community about equal opportunity.

FOI contact details

Email: eoc@eoc.wa.gov.au

Telephone: 61 8 9216 3900

Mail:

Freedom of Information
Equal Opportunity Commission
PO Box 7370
CLOISTERS SQUARE, PERTH WA 6850

In person:

Freedom of Information
Equal Opportunity Commission
Albert Facey House
469 Wellington Street
PERTH WA 6000
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

We work to develop and protect Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector, aquatic resources, and build vibrant regions with strong economies.
It is recommended that you contact our department before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

FOI contact details

Email: foi@dpird.wa.gov.au

Telephone: 61 8 6552 2193

Mail:

Freedom of Information
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Level 2, Gordon Stephenson House
140 William Street
PERTH WA 6000

Note: the public entrance is via Railway Lane, off the Murray Street Mall

The department's FOI webpage - https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-primary-industries-and-regional-development/about-the-department-of-primary-industries-and-regional-development

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Information Statement provides further information about the functions of the department and the kind of documents it holds.
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is responsible for the economic development, international trade and tourism, and promotes the defence, international education, science and innovation sectors.

It is recommended that you contact the Department before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

FOI contact details

Email: foi@jtsi.wa.gov.au

Telephone: 61 8 6277 3000

Mail:

Freedom of Information Coordinator

Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Level 11, 1 William Street

PERTH WA 6000

The Department's FOI webpage - https://www.jtsi.wa.gov.au/freedom-of-information

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Information Statement provides further information about the functions of the Department and the kind of documents it holds.
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

The Department of Water and Enviromental Regulation manages and regulates the state’s environment and water resources.

Is is recommended that you contact the Department before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

FOI contact details

Email: foi@dwer.wa.gov.au

Telephone: 61 8 6364 6596

Mail:

FOI Coordinator
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Locked Bag 10
Joondalup DC WA 6919

In person

FOI Coordinator
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Prime House
8 Davidson Terrace
Joondalup WA 6027

The Department's FOI webpage - https://www.der.wa.gov.au/about-us/freedom-of-information

The Department of Water and Enviromental Regulation Information Statement provides further information about the functions of the Department and the kind of documents it holds.
Department of the Premier and Cabinet

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet leads the public service in providing whole-of-government advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the WA community.

It is recommended that you contact DPC before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

FOI contact details

Email: foiunit@dpc.wa.gov.au

Telephone: (08) 65525591 or Switchboard (08) 65525000

Mail:

Freedom of Information

Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Locked Bag 3001
West Perth WA 687

In person:

Freedom of Information

Dumas House
2 Havelock Street
West Perth WA 6005

The Department's FOI webpage https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/freedom-of-information-information-statement

The DPC Information Statement provides further information about the functions of the Department and the kind of documents it holds.
Energy Policy WA

We provide policy advice to government to facilitate the delivery of secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services to Western Australians.

It is recommended that you contact Energy Policy WA before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

FOI contact details

Email: info@energy.wa.gov.au

Telephone: (08) 6551 4600

Mail:

FOI Coordinator

Energy Policy WA
Locked Bag 11 Cloisters Square WA
Perth WA 6850

In person:

FOI Coordinator
Energy Policy WA
Level 1, 66 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000
Perth WA 6850
Infrastructure WA

Infrastructure WA's role is to provide advice and assistance to the WA Government on infrastructure matters.

It is recommended that you contact the Infrastructure WA before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

The FOI Unit of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet coordinates the administration of FOI access applications made to Infrastructure WA

FOI contact details

Email: foiunit@dpc.wa.gov.au

Telephone: (08) 65525591 or Switchboard (08) 65525000

Mail:

Freedom of Information
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Locked Bag 3001
West Perth WA 687

In person:

Freedom of Information
Dumas House
2 Havelock Street
West Perth WA 6005
The Department's FOI

The FOI Unit of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet will coordinate dealing with your FOI access application on behalf of Infrastructure WA.
Office of the Premier

Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations

Making an FOI access application to the Office of the Premier

The FOI Unit of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet coordinates the administration of FOI access applications made to the Office the Premier.

It is recommended that you contact the Department of the Premier and Cabinet FOI Unit before submitting your online access application. The documents or information you are seeking may be available without having to complete this form.

FOI contact details

Email: foiunit@dpc.wa.gov.au

Telephone: (08) 65525591 or Switchboard (08) 65525000

Mail:

Freedom of Information
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Locked Bag 3001
West Perth WA 687

In person:

Freedom of Information
Dumas House
2 Havelock Street
West Perth WA 6005
The Department's FOI

The FOI Unit of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet will coordinate dealing with your FOI access application on behalf of the Office of the Premier.
Public Sector Commission

The Public Sector Commission’s job is to develop a future-fit public service for the people of Western Australia.

Our Information Statement provides further information about our functions and the documents we hold which include:
- correspondence we receive
- a register of lobbyists and their clients
- information and documents related to:
  - legislative administration, policy and practice
  - government projects we manage
  - leadership services and strategies
  - diversity and inclusion initiatives, and workforce planning
  - integrity promotion, prevention and education and evaluation.
It is recommended that you contact the Commission before submitting your online access application to clarify that the documents sought relate to our functions.

Many of our documents can be accessed free of charge on WA.gov.au. If you would like access to a specific document or information which is not published online, please contact our FOI Coordinator via phone or email before lodging an FOI application.

FOI Contact details

Email: psc-foi@psc.wa.gov.au

Phone: (08) 6552 8550

Mail:

FOI Coordinator
Public Sector Commission
Level 1, Dumas House
2 Havelock Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
If the agency is not listed in the box above, you can still make an access application.

For information about making a valid application not using the online form - go to the Office of the Information Commissioner guide - Requirements of a valid access application

The following links may assist you to contact the relevant agency:
If you cannot find contact information for the agency you are seeking documents from, contact the Office of the Information Commissioner - info@foi.wa.gov.au for information about where to send your access application.

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