What is the right to information?

What is right to information?

The Right to Information is the Queensland Government's approach to giving the community greater access to information.

The Queensland Government has made a commitment to provide access to information held by the Government, unless on balance it is contrary to the public interest to provide that information.

The Right to Information aims to make more information available, provide equal access to information across all sectors of the community, and provide appropriate protection for individuals' privacy. The introduction of the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009 are part of this process.

Our publication scheme describes and categorises information routinely available from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (the Commission). It has been developed to give the community greater access to information as part of the response to the review of Freedom of Information laws. Information is grouped and accessible through seven classes described under Published information below.

More detailed information about right to information is available at:
http://www.qld.gov.au/righttoinformation

How do I access information? The options for accessing information

The Commission will make as much information as possible available through its publication scheme. Where practical, this information will be accessible on our website. Where we are not able to make information available on the website, or if you do not wish to access information on the website, we will advise you how the information can be accessed, and any applicable charges.

You can also apply to access documents under the Right to Information Act 2009. Information about that process and the application form are available at: https://www.smartservice.qld.gov.au/services/information-requests/home.action

If you only want to obtain your own personal information and no information that relates to another person, you may be able to obtain access through our administrative release process. However, if the documents you seek contain any information about another person (including their name) you might not be able to get access to that information administratively.

If you have queries about information access, you can contact the Commission as follows:

Location of Premises
Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian
Level 17, 53 Albert Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Postal Address
Right to Information Coordinator
Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian
PO Box 15217
Brisbane City East QLD 4002

Other means
Telephone (07) 3211 6700 or Freecall 1800 688 275
Fax           (07) 3035 5900
Email        ccyp_rti@ccypcg.qld.gov.au
Website    www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au

Charges for accessing information under the publication scheme

The purpose of the publication scheme is to make the maximum amount of information available at minimum cost and inconvenience to the public.

Material which is published and accessed on the Commission’s website will be provided free of charge. Charges may apply to information accessed under the Right to Information Act 2009.

Requested information (disclosure log)

The disclosure log provides access to documents disclosed by the Commission in response to Right to Information applications.

In our disclosure log you will find details of non-personal information released under the Right to Information Act 2009 that has wider public interest.

The Right to Information Act 2009 came into effect from 1 July 2009 and at this time our disclosure log does not contain any requested information. Our disclosure log will be updated as information is released under the RTI process.

Published information (publication scheme)

Our publication scheme describes and categorises information routinely available from the Commission. It has been developed to give the community greater access to information as part of the response to the review of Freedom of Information laws.

Information is grouped under these seven classes:

1. About Us – (Who we are and what we do)
   Agency information, location and contacts, constitutional and legal governance
2. Our Services (The services we offer)
   A description of the services offered by the agency, including advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases
   
3. Our Finances (What we spend and how we spend it)
   Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts
4. Our Priorities (What our priorities are and how we are doing)
   Strategy and performance information, plans assessments, inspections and reviews
5. Our Decisions (How we make decisions)
   Policy proposals and decisions, decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, and consultations
6. Our Policies (Our policies and procedures)
   Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities
7. Our Lists (Lists and registers)

Information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the agency

Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your experience using this site. Please forward your comments to us at info@ccypcg.qld.gov.au
 
Alternatively, you can contact us at http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/about/email.aspx

Last Updated: October 15, 2009

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