Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act, 1992 ('FOI' Act) allows individuals to make an application for access to documents created or held by UWA, or to amend personal information that is contained in UWA documents.

The object of the FOI Act is to:

• enable the public to particpate more effectively in governing the State; and
• make the persons and bodies that are responsible for State and local government more accountable to the public.

FOI legislation applies to all Australian government agencies, including the Commonweath, State, local government authorities and universities.  

UWA administers the FOI Act by:

• assisting the public to obtain access to UWA documents;
• allowing access to UWA documents to be obtained promptly and at the lowest reasonable cost; and
• assisting the public to ensure that personal information contained in UWA documents is accurate, complete, up to date and not misleading. 

This right of access is subject to certain restrictions where there are matters of public or private concern which need to be protected.