Formal Access to Information

Formal Request

Make a formal request for access by completing the below forms: -  

Click here to download a Formal Access Request Form (PDF 262.5KB)

Please note that Tamworth Regional Council restricts access to information only when there is an overriding public interest against disclosure in accordance with Section 14 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. 

Review a Decision

If you wish to review a decision made under a formal request, please complete the below form:

Click here to download the Internal Review Application (PDF 178.4KB)

Fact Sheets

If you would like to know more about Public Access to information, how the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 informs the way that we provide and release information as well as how you can request information from council, please refer to the following fact sheets: -

• Fundamentals for deciding an Access Information under GIPA Act  (PDF 171.7KB)
• Your Review Rights under the GIPA Act  (PDF 245.9KB)
• Reasonable Searches under GIPA Act  (PDF 154.2KB)
• Why Consult with a Third Party  (PDF 219.5KB)