Information Publication Scheme
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Reforms to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) introduce a new Information Publication Scheme (IPS) and require agencies to publish a broad range of information on their websites. The IPS commenced on 1 May 2011.
The tribunals are obliged to publish the following documents:
Tribunals' Publication Plan
 Information Publication Plan
Who we are and what we do
Information regarding the structure of the organisation; details of the tribunals’ functions and powers; and statutory appointments is available under the About the Tribunals page.
Information relating to the tribunals’ functions and powers (operational information) is available under the following pages:
Reports to Parliament
Information is available under the Publications page.
Consultation
If comments are sought from members of the public in relation to specific policy or procedural documents, we will provide details about the document, including how and to whom comments may be made under the News page. The tribunals also consult with representatives of non-government organisations and Government agencies which have an interest or involvement in issues related to the tribunals. Further information about these arrangements is available under the Community Liaison page.
Information routinely released in response to FOI requests
The tribunals routinely give applicants access to case information which is mostly personal information. This access is provided under the FOI Act or under the Migration Act 1958.
FOI Disclosure Log
From 1 May 2011 the tribunals are required to make available information (subject to certain exceptions) released in response to FOI requests within 10 working days after the day on which a person is given access to the document. For further information please refer to the tribunals’ FOI Disclosure Log.
Contact us
If you have any questions, wish to make comments or require information regarding access to the tribunals’ information or documents under the FOI Act, please contact:
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New South Wales
Policy Officer,
Policy and Coordination
Phone (02) 9276 5000
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Victoria
Policy Officer,
Policy and Coordination
Phone (03) 8600 5900
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email IPS@mrt-rrt.gov.au.
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