Disclosure log
This disclosure log lists information released by the ACT Ombudsman from 1 January 2018, in response to a freedom of information request (open access application). Personal information is not released.
Date of publication | Access application | Information requested | Decision | Information released | Fees | Time | Person(s) who may apply to the Ombudsman for review | Review status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/10/2020 | 2020-101407 | Re: XXXX-X-XXXX – ‘…any documentation pertaining to the above reference number that details the reasoning behind the decision…’ | Access not given –Schedule 1, s 1.12(c) | N/A | N/A | 2 | Applicant | No Ombudsman or ACAT review. |
| 4/09/2020 | 2020-100995 | access to documents and government information relating to the ACT Ombudsman's enquiry into the Policies (your reference 2020-1-0016) as they relate to. ……’ | Access refused Section 1.12(c) | N/A | N/A | 8 | Applicant | No Ombudsman or ACAT review. |
| 25/06/2020 | 2020-100373 | ‘…the letter to from the ACT RO to the Ombudsman in relation to this complaint…’ ‘…the initial letter to the ACT RO…’ ‘…other correspondence between ACT RO to the Ombudsman in relation to this enquiry…’ | Information not disclosed per Schedule 1 section 1.12 | N/A | N/A | 16 | Applicant | No Ombudsman or ACAT review. |
| 31/03/2020 | 2020-100133 | Reasons for the conclusion that ACTEWAGL is outside the Ombudsman's jurisdiction | Partial release | re request for legal advice | N/A | 12 | Applicant | No Ombudsman or ACAT review |
| 27/02/2020 | 2020-100087 | Documents concerning an application to the Ombudsman for an extension of time | Full release | Extension of time | N/A | 6 hours | Applicant | No Ombudsman or ACAT review |
| 7/2/2019 | 2019-500421 | Skilled visa statistical information | No Information held | N/A | N/A | 1 hour | Applicant | No Ombudsman or ACAT review |
| 11/1/2019 | 2018-510174 | Annual report hearings briefing materials | Partial release | Briefing material | N/A | 14 hour | Applicant | No Ombudsman or ACAT review |
24/8/2018 | 2018-507471 | Information on certain property blocks in Kingston ACT | No information held | N/A | N/A | 1 hours | Applicant | No Ombudsman or ACAT review |
Request a review
If you are unhappy with the outcome of your access application you can seek a review.
Requests for a review must be in writing. Please email us actfoi@ombudsman.gov.au or post to
GPO Box 442, Canberra ACT 2601.
In your request, please outline why you believe the decision about your access application was incorrect and what outcome you are seeking. We recommend that you should include a copy of the decision-record, where available. Use the Applying for an Ombudsman Review form to ensure you include all the required information.
In most cases, you must apply for an Ombudsman review within 20 days after the day the notice of the decision was published in the above disclosure log
Another option for review of decisions on access applications may be available under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1989. Advice about pursuing this option may be obtained from a qualified legal practitioner.