Repeat GIPA Applications – Irvine v Temora Shire Council
This decision shows when a council can refuse to deal with a repeat GIPA application where the same information has already been considered.
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This decision shows when a council can refuse to deal with a repeat GIPA application where the same information has already been considered.
Read MoreThis case explains how agencies should assess whether dealing with a GIPA request would require an unreasonable and substantial diversion of resources.
Read MoreLegal professional privilege remains a powerful reason to refuse access under the GIPA Act, including where the advice comes from in-house council lawyers.
Read MoreTwo common GIPA issues are considered – what counts as reasonable searches for documents, and how legal professional privilege applies.
Read MoreWhen information is released, it is treated as disclosure to the public at large, not just to the person who made the application.
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