Freedom of Information

Since its introduction in 1982, the Freedom of Information Act has given people the right to obtain information held by State Ministers, State Government departments and statutory authorities. From 1994 this legislation has also applied to local councils.

The Act gives people the right to request documents relating to their personal affairs and any activities of a government agency or council. A person may request documents created or received by an agency.

A Freedom of Information application must be made in writing. For your application to be valid it must include the $33.60 application fee or evidence you qualify to have the fee waived, such as a current Health Care Card.

 

To facilitate this process, applicants are required to use the Council's Freedom of Information Application Form.

WWSC Freedom of Information Application Form(PDF, 313KB)

The application fee increases on 1 July each year, as gazetted by the Victorian Government. 

You can send your application by post, with a cheque or money order made payable to West Wimmera Shire Council and addressed to:

Freedom of Information Officer

PO Box 201

Edenhope VIC 3318

Or emailed to council@westwimmera.vic.gov.au

Or in person at our reception with cash.

Other charges may be levied in accordance with the Freedom of Information Regulations, once the initial application has been received and assessed. 

Further information can be viewed at the Freedom of Information (FOI) website pages of the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner - OVIC - www.ovic.vic.gov.au