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 Review of Queensland's Freedom of Information Act found that a new approach was needed from the Government, putting forward 141 recommendations for reform. The Government agreed, supporting in full or part 139 of the recommendations, and released a response to the Freedom of Information Act review.
The Right to Information reforms aim to make more information available, provide equal access to information across all sectors of the community, and provide appropriate protection for individuals' privacy.
New legislation to replace the current Freedom of Information laws and provide appropriate safeguards for the way the public sector handles individuals personal information are also part of this process.
Additional information
Accessing information
A considerable amount of information is publicly available on the University's web-site.
The University's Right to Information Officer is the Pro Vice Chancellor (Administration), Mr Colin McAndrew. Initial enquiries about accessing information in the University may be made to the Executive Officer (Council) on telephone no. (07) 3735 7190.
If you wish to make a formal application for documents under the Right to Information legislation, you must lodge your request by filling out the Queensland Government's Right to Information application form.
- Submit the completed form to:
- Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor (Administration)
- Griffith University
- Nathan Qld 4111
- Facsimile: +61 07 3737 7507
- Email:c.mcandrew@griffith.edu.au