How is a request to amend refuse to amend the information, a statement of information dealt with? reasons for the refusal. Can I appeal the decision? The Information Officer, Information Access Team within CMTEDD Corporate will consider any request The applicant can appeal a refusal by an agency to to amend information held by CMTEDD. government information relating to the A decision will be made to either amend or refuse individual. to amend the information. Where the Information The Appeal should be made to the Ombudsman. Officer is intending to refuse to amend the The information, they will tell the applicant of the provides details of the process for intention to refuse to amend the information, and requesting a review including an form. provide the applicant with a reasonable opportunity to respond and provide any additional information Further Information relevant to the request. Further information on this factsheet can be The Information Officer has 20 working days to obtained from the Information Officer, Information make a decision. If the Information Officer is Access Team. intending to refuse a request the time given to the applicant to consider the proposed decision is not Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic included in the 20 working days. Development Directorate Once the decision has been made the Information Officer must provide the applicant with a copy of (02) 6207 7754 the amended information. Or, if the decision is to
How is a request to amend information dealt with? The Information Officer, Information Access Team within CMTEDD Corporate will consider any request to amend information held by CMTEDD. A decision will be made to either amend or refuse to amend the information. Where the Information Officer is intending to refuse to amend the information, they will tell the applicant of the intention to refuse to amend the information, and provide the applicant with a reasonable opportunity to respond and provide any additional information relevant to the request. The Information Officer has 20 working days to make a decision. If the Information Officer is intending to refuse a request the time given to the applicant to consider the proposed decision is not included in the 20 working days. Once the decision has been made the Information Officer must provide the applicant with a copy of the amended information. Or, if the decision is to refuse to amend the information, a statement of reasons for the refusal. Can I appeal the decision? The applicant can appeal a refusal by an agency to government information relating to the individual. The Appeal should be made to the Ombudsman. The provides details of the process for requesting a review including an form. Further Information Further information on this factsheet can be obtained from the Information Officer, Information Access Team. Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (02) 6207 7754
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