GIPA vs Confidentiality: Sandercock v The Hills
This case explains that calling a document “commercial-in-confidence” isn’t enough. The GIPA Act requires councils to prove why.
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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.
Read MoreWhen a GIPA Request Is Too Burdensome – Efremov v NSW Health Administration Corporation
This 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 Under GIPA: Curtis v Penrith City Council
Legal professional privilege remains a powerful reason to refuse access under the GIPA Act, including where the advice comes from in-house council lawyers.
Read MoreReasonable Searches and Privilege – McNeill v Clarence Valley Council
Two common GIPA issues are considered – what counts as reasonable searches for documents, and how legal professional privilege applies.
Read MoreWhen GIPA Disclosure Means Disclosure to the World – Adams v Commissioner of Police
When 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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