Freedom of Information
FOI Requests
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, anyone can request access to documents held by Commonwealth agencies. Agencies must respond within 30 days. Requests are tracked here from the OAIC disclosure register.
✓ Decided — documents released (fully or partially)✗ Refused — access denied under exemptions⏳ Pending — awaiting agency decision
6 requests
Decided — Partially ReleasedDepartment of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Inland Rail cost overrun reports — Infrastructure
Request for internal reports on cost blowouts in the Inland Rail project.
Requested: 28 Feb 2024
Decided — Documents ReleasedDepartment of the Treasury
Budget modelling for Stage 3 tax cuts — Treasury
Request for internal modelling and advice on the Stage 3 tax cuts redesign.
Requested: 10 Jan 2024
Decided — Partially ReleasedDepartment of Home Affairs
Immigration detention centre contracts — Home Affairs
Request for contracts with private operators of immigration detention facilities.
Requested: 22 Nov 2023
Decided — RefusedDepartment of Defence
AUKUS submarine briefing documents — Defence
Request for ministerial briefings on AUKUS nuclear submarine acquisition.
Requested: 15 Aug 2023
Decided — Documents ReleasedDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Santos Narrabri Gas Project approval documents — DCCEEW
Request for internal advice and correspondence on the Narrabri Gas Project environmental approval.
Requested: 18 May 2023
Decided — Partially ReleasedDepartment of Health and Aged Care
COVID-19 vaccine procurement contracts — Health
Request for contracts with vaccine manufacturers including pricing and indemnity clauses.
Requested: 1 Mar 2022