GIPA Act Series

In our GIPA Act Series we will be highlighting and analysing frequent problems encountered by those who who seek access to government information in NSW pursuant to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW). We will share helpful tips and write about pitfalls awaiting the unsuspecting GIPA applicants. Read on to learn about the application process, GIPA case conferences at NCAT, hearings and more. Do you want to share with use something of interest? Please get in touch!

Symbolic representation of workings of NCAT Act.

4 workings of NCAT Act worth knowing about

For newcomers, especially of little legal knowledge, the NCAT Act can be a lot to chew on. In this r…

Five and a half fun facts about the NSW Information and Privacy Commission

Five and a half fun facts about IPC NSW

Unwind with a cup of coffee (or tea) over our five and a half fun facts about the Information and Pr…

How to calculate time under the GIPA Act?

How to calculate time under the GIPA Act?

If you made an application under the GIPA Act, the correct calculation of time is important if you d…

5 tips for a more successful IPC review

5 tips for a more successful IPC review

Many people seeking the IPC review do so full of high hopes and without knowing what to expect and w…

NSW IPC – the “what” and the “what for”

NSW IPC – the “what” and the “what for”

NSW IPC is perhaps most widely known as the place where you can get a review of a decision made on y…

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What will happen at the GIPA case conference at NCAT?

What happens at the GIPA case conference in NCAT depends on many factors. Read on to find out what t…


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