Information exempt from public release

Some information, documents or parts of documents may be exempt from public release under provisions of the Act.

Common examples of exempt documents include those which if released:

• Would include unreasonable disclosure of the personal affairs of another person

• Could endanger personal or public safety and security

• Could affect a judicial process or law enforcement

• Would breach provisions in another Act - eg Copyright

• Would have an adverse effect on the commercial, professional or business affairs of another person or agency.

Details of restricted and exempt documents can be found within the Freedom of Information Act.