Make a freedom of information (FOI) request
Anyone can make a request for information, subject to the exemptions in the FOI Act or exceptions under the EIR.
We must inform you whether we hold that information and, if so, must communicate that information to you providing no exemptions/exceptions apply. The request for information must satisfy certain conditions.
FOI conditions
Your request must:
- be in writing
- state the name of the applicant
- state an address for correspondence (postal or email)
- clearly describe the information requested
EIR conditions
The regulations do not specify how a valid request must be made. Requests can be made verbally or in writing, so a request could be made by:
- telephone
- letter
- online form
- social media such as Facebook or X
- websites such as WhatDoTheyKnow
If the information you want is not already published by us, your request will be dealt with under:
- FOI Act 2000
- EIR 2004
- access rights available to you under other legislation, such as the Data Protection laws