Freedom of Information (FOI) gives the public a right to access government documents, subject to some limitations.
Freedom of information
In Western Australia, under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (the FOI Act), the right applies to documents held by most State government agencies (such as departments, public hospitals, public universities and State government authorities), Ministers and local government.
Documents accessible under the FOI Act include paper records, plans and drawings, photographs, tape recordings, films, videotapes or information stored in a computerised form.
View the Department's Access to information policy (May 2020)
You might also find these Frequently asked questions about FOI useful
- The Department's Information statement (updated May 2020) outlines our commitment to the Freedom of Information process and explains the procedures for obtaining access to information.
- The Freedom of Information Process document explains how the FOI process works and what’s involved.
You can also find out more about the FOI Act by visiting the WA Office of the Information Commissioner’s website.
For further information, please contact the Department's FOI coordinator via email to foi.coordinator@dtwd.wa.gov.au.
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Page last updated February 09, 2024