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Freedom of Information (FOI)

The Freedom of Information Act gives individuals:

a right to obtain access to documents held in the records of the University, a right to request amendments of personal information held by the University if it is found to be incorrect and a right to appeal (Internal Review, Ombudsman, ADT Appeal)against a decision not to grant access to documents or to amend personal records. read more
Internal Review		If you are unhappy with a decision made by the Univeristy on your FOI request, or if no decision has been made, you are entitled to ask for an internal review. read more
Ombudsman		If you already sought an internal review and are unhappy with the result, the NSW Ombudsman may act on your behalf. read more
ADT Appeal		If you wish to pursue the matter further, you are entitled to take your appeal to the Administrative Decisions Tribunal (ADT). read more

The following Freedom of Information pages are based on the guidelines and publications of the NSW Premier's Department.

Contact for Questions
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Freedom of Information Officer of Macquarie University.

 

FOI FORMS - FOI application form (pdf) - FOI amendment form (pdf) - FOI review form (pdf) FOI POLICY - Macquarie University FOI policy (pdf)   Please forward completed Applications to; Mr Lachlan Morgan Freedom of Information Officer Building E11A  Room 120 Macquarie University NSW 2109 OR  by facsimile to FAX No: 02 9850 7363