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Presentation to Australian Law Librarians' Association Conference James Popple

Presentation to Australian Law Librarians' Association Conference James Popple Freedom of Information Commissioner. Open government reform. FOI reforms intended to create a pro-disclosure culture within Government and the public service to ensure transparency and accountability

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Presentation to Australian Law Librarians' Association Conference James Popple

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  1. Presentation to Australian Law Librarians' Association Conference James Popple Freedom of Information Commissioner

  2. Open government reform • FOI reforms intended to create a pro-disclosure culture within Government and the public service to ensure transparency and accountability • As part of these reforms the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) commenced operation on 1 November 2010 2

  3. Office of the AustralianInformation Commissioner • FOI, privacy and information management policy integrated in a single scheme and a new office • OAIC given comprehensive functions and powers • complaint investigation; merits review; promoting open government; publishing guidelines; training and advice; monitoring; legislative review; advice to government 3

  4. FOI reforms • pro‑disclosure cultural shift exemplified by new objects clause in the Act • Other key changes relate to: • FOI request and review process simplified; • applying the public interest test; • contracted service providers; and • publication of public sector information (IPS and disclosure log)

  5. Promoting awareness and understanding of FOI Promoting good FOI practices protecting the public’s right of access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982(the FOI Act). Role of the OAIC in FOI Merits review and complaints Overseeing the Information Publication Scheme 5

  6. Principles on open PSI Open access to information—a default position Engaging the community Effective information governance Robust information asset management Discoverable and useable information Clear reuse rights Appropriate charging for access Transparent enquiry and complaints processes

  7. FOI statisticsNovember 2010-June 2011 * *1 November 2010 – 30 June 2011

  8. Issues raised in complaints

  9. Conclusion • FOI continues to influence news headlines • Increased agency compliance with new requirements – most progressing IPS and Disclosure Log • Strong internal leadership on information management vital to achieve the pro‑disclosure cultural change 9

  10. 2011 Information Policy Conference • National Convention Centre, Canberra, 15 November • Hear information experts from the public and private sector talk about information management • Find out more about the open government reforms • Discover how technology provides new opportunities for information management, exchange and sharing • Network! • Register now at www.oaic.gov.au

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