Rights and Protections Publications
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Freedom of Information (FOI) Better Practice Guide
In 2013, the Better Practice Guide for Commonwealth agencies administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 was published to assist agency officers and Ministerial advisers manage FOI requests efficiently and effectively.
G.B. v Australia (11/2013) Views of 1 April 2016
11/2013 concerning refusal to accommodate the author's disability to perform jury duty.
Universal Periodic Review – National Report of Australia – 2010
Australia lodged a national report for its first UPR in October 2010.
Universal Periodic Review – Australia's response to UPR recommendations – 2011
Australia formally responded to the recommendations made as part of Australia's first UPR on 8 June 2011.
Nystrom et al v Australia (1557/2007) Australian Government Response
1557/2007 concerning visa cancellation and removal to Sweden
Nystrom et al v Australia (1557/2007) Views of 18 July 2011
1557/2007 concerning visa cancellation and removal to Sweden.
Universal Periodic Review – Report of the UPR Working Group – 2011
Report of the UPR Working Group for Australia’s first cycle UPR
Section 8 plan
Subsection 8(2) of the Freedom of Information Act requires agencies to publish certain information on their websites. The information to be published by this department is contained in the Section 8 plan.
Emergency (Queensland and New South Wales floods) Declaration 2011 (No. 1) Privacy Act 1988
Download the 2011 Emergency Declaration about the New South Wales and Queensland floods.
Emergency (Victorian bushfires) Declaration 2009 (No. 1) Privacy Act 1988
Downloads of the 2009 Emergency Declaration about the Victorian bushfires.