What is the Information Act?

The Information Act is designed to promote the free flow of government information and protection of personal information.

Its primary purpose is to encourage the view within government that access to information is of a positive benefit and those public sector organisations should adopt a culture of readily providing the public with access to government information.

Exceptions for non-disclosure include matters contrary to public interest. Under the Act and for the first time in Australia, the related issues of Freedom of Information (FOI), Privacy and Records and Archives management are brought together.

The Act protects the privacy of personal information held by public sector organisations such as Tourism NT and Territory Discoveries, in accordance with Information Privacy Principles scheduled in the Act. These principles set standards for the manner in which personal information is collected and handled.

1 - Collection
2 - Use and Disclosure
3 - Data Quality
4 - Data Security
5 - Openness
6 - Access & Correction
7 - Identifiers
8 - Anonymity
9 - Transborder Data Flow
10 - Sensitive Information

- A right of access to government information, including personal information except where an exemption applies
- The appointment of an Information Commissioner
- Effective and responsible record keeping and records management
- The protection of personal information in the public sector by applying IPPs

The Act received assent on November 8 November 2002 and is to commence on 1 July 2003.

Application to Access Government Information (including Personal Information)
Application for Review of a Decision
Application to Correct Personal Information
Application to Waive or Reduce Fees

Fees for Applications and Complaints
Schedule document is currently under construction, for more information contact the Information Officer

Document currently under construction, for more information contact the Information Officer

Requirements of Tourism NT and Territory Discoveries under the Information Privacy Principles
Document currently under construction, for more information contact the Information Officer

Information Officer
Tourism NT
Territory Discoveries
GPO Box 1155, Darwin NT 0800
Telephone: (08) 8999 3830
Facsimile: (08) 8999 3888
Email: informationofficer.nttc@nt.gov.au