Government Information Public Access (GIPA) application

 You can apply for formal access to government information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. 

Online

Step 1.Contact us

Council has a range of open access information already available to the public. If you are unsure whether a formal access application needs to be submitted, please contact our Customer Service Centre, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, on 02 4921 0333 or email [email protected] to discuss your enquiry.

Step 2.Consider the information you require

As part of you application, you will be asked to clearly identify the information you are seeking to access. Please ensure sufficient detail is provided to allow thorough searches to be undertaken.

Step 3.Apply online

A $30 application fee is payable when lodging your formal access application.  Ensure you select the GIPA application, which is located at the bottom on the page, when you select 'Apply now'.

Apply now

In person

Step 1.Contact us

Council has a range of open access information already available to the public. If you are unsure whether a formal access application needs to be submitted, please contact our Customer Service Centre, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, on 02 4921 0333 or email [email protected] to discuss your enquiry.

Step 2.Consider the information you require

As part of you application, you will be asked to clearly identify the information you are seeking to access. Please ensure sufficient detail is provided to allow thorough searches to be undertaken.

Step 3.Visit us

Visit our Customer Service Centre at 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, and we will assist you to complete your application online. A $30 application fee is payable when lodging your formal access application. You can also apply by downloading and completing the GIPA Formal Access application(PDF, 102KB) and submitting it in person to Council.