How do I submit a Freedom of Information request?

Freedom of information

The proclamation of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA) on 1 November 1993 gives the community a legal right of access to documents held by all state and local government organisations.

A document includes any record or part of a record, and any copy or reproduction. It therefore covers files, computer printouts, maps, plans, photographs, tape recordings, films, video tapes or electronically-stored information.

This Information Statement (PDF 183 KB) is prepared for the purposes of section 96 of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (FOI Act). 

Submitting an application

All FOI applications must:

  • be in writing
  • give specific information so that the documents requested can be identified
  • give an Australian address to which notices can be sent
  • be lodged at the agency with the relevant application fee payable.

FOI applications, payments, correspondence and general inquiries may be directed to:

  • Synergy FOI Representative
  • GPO Box F366
  • Perth WA 6841

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