The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is an independent Australian Government agency established under the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010.
The OAIC has three primary functions:
1. Privacy functions, conferred by the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) and other laws
2. Freedom of information functions, in particular, oversight of the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under that Act
3. Government information policy functions, conferred on the Australian Information Commissioner under the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010.
Sections
Key People
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non-corporate Commonwealth entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Primary body
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
GGS
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Materiality
Small
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PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
GPO Box 5288, Sydney NSW 2001
Enquiry Lines
| Title | Phone Number | Hours of Operation | Description |
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| Freedom of Information Enquiries Line | 1300 363 992 | The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Enquiries Line covers FOI and Privacy enquiries | |
| Privacy Enquiries Line | 1300 363 992 | The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Enquiries Line covers FOI and Privacy enquiries |
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