Applying for assessed disclosure
Applicants should note the following.
- Released information will be published in the Disclosure log [link] if they are granted a waiver of the application fee on the basis of general public interest, or that they are a journalist or MP, and the information is likely to be of interest to the public.
- If information is published, the subject of the application and the category of applicant will be published alongside. Applicant categories are: Member of Parliament, media representative, private individual.
- All third party personal information discovered in a search will be treated as out-of-scope, unless it relates to Tasmanian Government statutory officers, decision-makers, Senior Executive Service officers, senior Ministerial staff, or individuals already publicly identified.
How do I apply for 'assessed disclosure'?
If you haven’t been able to get the information you want by other means, find out how to apply for assessed disclosure.
What happens after I lodge my application?
Learn more about what happens after your application is submitted.
What if I'm not happy with a decision?
Learn more about the review process.
What information is exempted from disclosure?
Some information you apply for may not be disclosed to you because it is exempted from disclosure under the Act. Find out more about the exemptions provided in the Act.
The Ombudsman's Right to Information Act Manual and Guidelines
Links to resources that provide information on the Right to Information Act