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Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI)

The Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI) replaced the Freedom of Information Act 1991 on 1 July 2010 and created a new framework for the disclosure of information to the Tasmanian Community. 

The new framework in the Act has four key elements, which are:

• It mandates the proactive release of information;
• It includes an enhanced role for the Ombudsman in relation to both the review and the monitoring of the release of information;
• It minimises fees payable for the formal release of information; and
• For the first time seeks to clarify what exactly the public interest test consists of.

A copy of the Act is available on the Tasmanian Government Legislative database: www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

General information about the RTI is also available from the Office of the Ombudsman http://www.ombudsman.tas.gov.au/home

Information about the operation of RTI in the Skills Institute is available from the Office of the CEO by phoning (03) 6336 4244 or emailing [email protected]