Freedom of Information Policy
The City of Vincent is reviewing its Freedom of Information Policy and is seeking community feedback on proposed changes.
Background
The process for formal Freedom of Information (FOI) requests is complicated and involves both cost and potential delays to members of the public seeking information that can be provided rapidly.
The Freedom of Information Policy was developed to respond to those applications that could be processed within a short timeframe while still protecting the personal information of third parties.
This policy was adopted in April 1998 and was last reviewed in February 2013.
In December 2024, Council approved proposed amendments to the Freedom of Information Policy for the purpose of community consultation.
Policy details
The proposed amendment seeks to further improve the experience of applicants by waiving the need for a formal Freedom of Information request, and fee, where the information can be provided:
- with less than two hours of officer time; and
- unedited or edited to the extent that identification of a third party is protected.
The amendment effectively doubles the time available to the officer as the current policy allows for one hour only.
The draft Freedom of Information Policy is available to view in the document library to the right of this page.
Share your thoughts
Please provide your feedback on the proposed amendments to the Freedom of Information Policy by completing the short survey below.
You can also contact us in any of the following ways:
- By phone 9273 6000
- By email mail@vincent.wa.gov.au (External link)
- In person at the City of Vincent Administration Building, 244 Vincent Street (corner Loftus Street), Leederville
- In writing, by mail to PO Box 82, Leederville, 6902
Hard copy surveys are available on request.
This consultation closes 4pm Friday, 21 February 2025.
What will happen next?
After this consultation period closes, feedback we receive will be reviewed and a report presented to Council for consideration.
Everyone who provides feedback, and contact details, will be notified when this will be considered by Council. Members of the public are welcome to attend the Council Briefing and Council Meeting to ask questions or comment on the proposal.
Information on this page is available in alternative formats on request.
