Right to Information and Privacy

Council is committed to open and transparent governance while protecting the privacy of individuals. Under the Right to Information Act 2009  (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009  (IP Act), you have the right to access information held by Council and to request amendments to your personal information if its inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

We aim to make information available pro actively where possible. If the information you seek is not publicly accessible, you may submit a formal application under the RTI Act. Council also takes reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is collected, stored and used in accordance with the Queensland Privacy Principles.

Your Right to Information

Council is making it easier for you to access information. This includes information about our policies, financial reports, public registers and documents relating to our decisions.

Applying for Access to Information

Guidance and information around making a Right to Information Application

Rockhampton Regional Council Publication Scheme

Our publication scheme describes and categorises information routinely available from the Council. It has been developed to give the community greater access to information held by Council.

Privacy and Personal Information

Information outlining how Council collects, uses, stores and protects personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009

Disclosure Log (previous RTI applications)

Council’s disclosure log provides details of non-personal information released under the Act.

Administrative Access

Rockhampton Regional Council’s Administrative Access Scheme allows people to be given access to information through a streamlined process.

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