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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When 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 MoreCopyright under the GIPA Act – Amos v Central Coast Council
The decision in Amos v Central Coast Council [2018] NSWCATAD 101 provides insight into how copyright interacts with requests to access information about developments.
Read MoreRecords, Searches and Copyright – McNeill v Clarence Valley Council
In this judgment, the Civil and Administrative Tribunal of New South Wales examined a dispute over access to government information relating to a project in the local government area.
Read MoreFirst GIPA Judgment of 2025 – Jundu Pty Ltd and Mogul Stud Pty Ltd v The Hills Shire Council
The first GIPA judgment for 2025 is here and provides an examination of the competing public interest considerations for and against disclosure of government information in growth centres.
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