Access to information
PAIA
The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) provides a process for requesting access to records held by private and public bodies, subject to the Act's requirements and grounds for refusal.
Making a request
A formal request generally needs to identify the record sought and provide enough information for the relevant body to locate it. The applicable request form, submission address, identity or authority requirements, fees and response process depend on the current PAIA rules and the relevant entity.
This page is an overview only. It is not a substitute for the approved PAIA manual or the prescribed request process.
What must be confirmed
PWG must confirm which legal entity or entities are covered, publish the current PAIA manual and identify the designated information officer and official request channel. Any prescribed forms, fees, response periods and available review or appeal procedures must be checked against current requirements before publication.