The Freedom of Information Act 2016 provides a right to access information held by the Office of the Legislative Assembly, except where the disclosure of that information is contrary to the public interest.

The Office has made a range of information freely available on its website under the Open Access Information Scheme. Before submitting a request for access to information under the FOI Act, check whether the information is already available under Open Access or elsewhere on this website. Alternatively, please contact one of the Office's Information Officers on (02) 6207 5919 or OLA@parliament.act.gov.au to see whether the information can be made available to you without the need for a formal request.

If the information you are seeking is not already available, you may submit a request for access under the FOI Act. In the request you should clearly identify the document(s) you are requesting, providing as much information as possible, as well as your contact details and preferred method of access (i.e. hard copy, email etc).

Requests should be forwarded to:

Freedom of Information Officer
Office of the Legislative Assembly
GPO Box 1020
Canberra  ACT  2601

Requests can also be delivered to the public entrance of the Legislative Assembly building located at Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra City, or emailed to OLA@parliament.act.gov.au.

Further information on submitting a FOI request, and what you can expect throughout the process, can be found in the following factsheet:

FOI factsheet pdf_fileFOI Factsheet (PDF, 257.44 KB) word_docFOI Factsheet (DOC, 428 KB)

‘The ACT Freedom of Information Act 2016 requires the publication of a disclosure log providing information about freedom of information requests received by us, except for requests for personal information.’

Documents released under the previous Freedom of Information Act 1989 can also be found on this website.

Reference No.Date of applicationDate of publicationInformation requestedDecisionDate of decisionFees (paid or waived)Time spent on applicationOmbudsman decision (if relevant)ACAT decision (if relevant)
NoticeInformation givenAdditional information
18/01417720 November 2018N/AFinal briefing notes and documents prepared for the 2017-18 Annual Reports hearings.

pdf_fileOLA18-014177-FOI-Decision-Notice (PDF, 188.54 KB)

 No briefing notes or documents were prepared N/A 26 November 2018 N/A 5 days N/A N/A
OLA20/0221 30 July 2020 N/A Any and all documents or records (but not limited to correspondence, advice, meetings or decisions) held by the Legislative Assembly regarding or in support of the Speaker’s consideration of Mark Parton MLA’s social media activities or social media presence, created from 1 June to 30 July 2020.

pdf_fileOLA20-0221-FOI-Decision-Notice (PDF, 140.6 KB)

 Application was refused because it related to government information that is contrary to the public interest to disclose under Schedule 1, Section 1.1 (c)(i) of the FOI Act. N/A 08 September 2020 N/A 5 days N/A N/A
OLA20-0232 31 August 2020 24 September 2020 Documents related to the Canberra Liberals delegation – MLAs and their staff – to China in March 2019.

pdf_fileOLA20-0232-FOI-Decision-Notice (PDF, 2950.77 KB)

 13 documents containing information within the scope of the application. N/A 16 September 2020 N/A 6 days N/A N/A
OLA21-0056 03 March 2021 N/A Documents provided to Education Minister Berry and her office that relate to the 69 Canberra schools identified as containing hazardous material, including hazardous material survey and management plans for the schools. N/A Transferred to Education Directorate N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
OLA21-0083 07 May 2021 N/A The classification and position numbers on Executive Contracts tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly on:
- 2012 Weekly Hansard 14 February 2012 for
      - David E Grey
      - Colm Mooney, dated 8 December 2011
- 2011 Weekly Hansard 18 October 2011 for
      - David A Roulston, dated 5/9/2011
- 2011 Weekly Hansard 15 November 2011 for
      - Colm Mooney, dated 26 October 2011
      - Glenn Lacey, dated 21 October 2011 		N/A Transferred to Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate N/A N/A N/A 1 day N/A N/A
OLA21-0122 13 May 2021 10 June 2021 a) Information regarding Legislative Assembly member James Milligan's use of an email list to write to supporters he was re-establishing his business after the 2020 territory election
b) any correspondence between the Office of the Clerk and Mr Milligan, his office or staff regarding the email list; and
c) any correspondence or advice the Office of the Clerk has provided to members of the assembly regarding the
use of email lists since the election of the 9th assembly.

pdf_fileOLA21-0122-FOI-Decision-Notice (PDF, 800.3 KB)

 Application was refused because it related to government information that is contrary to the public interest to disclose under Schedule 1, Section 1.1 (c)(i) of the FOI Act. N/A 10 June 2021 N/A N/A N/A N/A
OLA21-0116 29 June 2021 N/A Copy or weblink to the scientific evidence used to support the Sunday 27th June mandatory face mask requirement. N/A Transferred to Health Directorate N/A N/A N/A 1 day N/A N/A
  03 November 2021 N/A Copy of the Guide for Members of Assembly Committees, as referred to in the recent Review of Committee Support published by the Standing Committee on Administration and Procedure. N/A Application was refused because information is already  publicly available (s45(a)). N/A 11 November 2021 N/A 7 days N/A N/A
OLA21-0262 05 December 2021 N/A Any and all documents held by the ACT Government that describe the modelling, expected outcomes, and downstream effects of any and all government actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. N/A Transferred to Health Directorate N/A 15 December 2021 N/A 8 days N/A N/A
OLA22-0145 18 August 2022 14 September 2022 Correspondence from the Work Health Safety Commissioner to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly regarding the prohibition notice.

pdf_fileOLA22-0145-FOI-Decision-Notice (PDF, 135.51 KB)

 Application was refused as there was no correspondence from the Work Health Safety Commissioner to the Clerk on the prohibition notice. N/A 13 September 2022 N/A 18 days N/A N/A
OLA22-0187 10 October 2022 03 November 2022

Information pertaining to the recent submission made by Bret Walker SC to the Select Committee on Privileges (including documents, emails, records or invoices) pertaining to:

- Was Mr Walker engaged by any person or office within the Legislative Assembly?

- If so, what was the cost?

- Is the ACT Government, or the Legislative Assembly meeting the Costs of Mr Walker’s submission to the Select Committee on Privileges.

- Any other information pertaining to this matter.

The time period for this search should span between today, and August 15, 2022.

pdf_fileOLA22-0187-FOI-Decision-Notice (PDF, 194.93 KB)

 8 documents containing information within the scope of the application. N/A 03 November 2022 N/A 18 days Upheld N/A
OLA22-0213 09 November 2022  

Information pertaining to Worksafe ACT Prohibition Notice, including any correspondence

between Mr Tom Duncan and Mr Peter Garrisson AM SC.

This should include any emails, letters or other correspondence regarding the Worksafe ACT

Prohibition notice issued on the Legislative Assembly, and should be for the time period of 15

August 2022 to todays date (10 November 2022).

pdf_fileOLA22-0213-FOI-Decision-Notice (PDF, 185.79 KB)

 Full release of 4 documents and partial release of 1 document. N/A 01 December 2022 N/A 16 days Pending  
OLA22-0219 24 November 2022 N/A

The report, including findings and recommendations, as completed by Proximity, of

the Independent Review of the Office of Minister Emma Davidson, MLA, the Minister for

Disability, Minister for Justice Health, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Veterans and

Seniors, and Assistant Minister Families and Community Services. The focus of the review was

on both the functions of the office (including roles, responsibilities, capabilities, and governance)

and the culture, behaviours and working protocols within the office.

 N/A Transferred to the Office of Minister Rattenbury N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
OLA23-0170 Application letter dated 3 August 2023, received via post 9 August 2023 N/A

1. Report: Mismanagement at the Motor Vehicle Registry provided to all members of the Legislative Assembly about 1993

2. Report to Wayne Berry, the then Health Minister in relation to shortcomings at Occupational Health and Safety – the Injury Prevention and Management Unit 1995

pdf_fileOLA23-0170-FOI-Decision-Notice (PDF, 69.22 KB)

 Application was refused as neither report had been tabled in the Legislative Assembly N/A 11 August 2023 N/A 2 days N/A N/A
OLA23-0177 31 August 2023 N/A

Access to:

  • All video and audio files created in the course of broadcasting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) public hearings held on 14, 15 and 16 August 2023.
  • All transcripts of the ATSIEB public hearings held on 14, 15 and 16 August 2023

pdf_fileOLA23-0177-FOI-Decision-Notice (PDF, 4255.43 KB)

 6 documents containing information within the scope of the application N/A 19 September 2023 N/A 13 days N/A N/A

This page contains releases made under the Freedom of Information Act 1989.

FOI Reference Number FOI Request summary Date of release onlineDocuments
ACTLA FOI 006 Study trip by MLAs to investigate overseas prostitution laws 15 May 2014  pdf_file006-Decision Letter (PDF, 112.29 KB)
    pdf_file006-Released Documents (PDF, 3856.78 KB)
    pdf_file006-Schedule (PDF, 165.76 KB)
ACTLA FOI 005 MLA Study trips not yet approved 15 April 2014  pdf_file005-Decision Letter (PDF, 12.4 KB)
    pdf_file005-Released Documents (PDF, 452.96 KB)
    pdf_file005-Schedule (PDF, 59.2 KB)
ACTLA FOI 004 Unpaid Australia Post account  4 December 2013  pdf_file004-Decision Letter (PDF, 8.12 KB)
    pdf_file004-Released Documents (PDF, 6582.4 KB)
    pdf_file004-Schedule (PDF, 73.12 KB)
ACTLA FOI 003 Traffic infringement notices - 7th Assembly  10 June 2012  pdf_file003-Decision Letter (PDF, 80.67 KB)
    pdf_file003-Released Documents (PDF, 4013.67 KB)
    pdf_file003-Schedule (PDF, 102.33 KB)
ACTLA FOI 002  Pledges of staff salary allocations  16 May 2012  pdf_file002-Decision Letter (PDF, 9.04 KB)
    pdf_file002-Released Documents (PDF, 2264.91 KB)
    pdf_file002-Schedule (PDF, 423.12 KB)
ACTLA FOI 001  Members' staff attendance records - compliance  10 February 2012  pdf_file001-Decision Letter (PDF, 11.53 KB)
    pdf_file001-Released Documents (PDF, 2498.16 KB)

Open Access Information

The Office of the Legislative Assembly publishes of a wide range of information as specified in the Freedom of Information Act 2016.