CITY of SWAN
Administration Centre – 2 Midland Square, Midland
Correspondence: PO Box 196, Midland, Western Australia, 6936
Telephone: (08) 9267 9000 Facsimile: (08) 9267 9444
e-mail: xxxx@xxxx.xx.xxx.xx
website : www.cityofswan.com
Freedom of Information Act 1992
APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS
DETAILS OF APPLICANT
Surname: ________________________________________
Given Names:
Postal Address: _____________________________________
Telephone No:
Email:
Organisation Name (if application is on behalf of an organisation):
DETAILS OF REQUEST
I am applying for access to document(s) concerning matters which are: Personal
Non-Personal
(tick whichever is appropriate)
These document(s) are:
FORM OF ACCESS (Tick whichever is appropriate)
I wish to inspect the document
Yes
No
I require a copy of the document(s)
Yes
No
I require access in another form
Yes
No
Specify form required ____________________________________________________________________
FEES AND CHARGES
Attached is a cheque/cash to the amount of $ 30.00 to cover the application fee. I understand that before I
obtain access to documents I may be required to pay processing charges in respect of this application and that
I will be supplied with a statement of charges if appropriate.
NOTE:
In certain cases a reduction in fees and charges may apply (see the section on fees and charges on
the back of this form). If you consider that you are entitled to a reduction, submit a request with copies of
supporting documents with this form.
I am requesting a reduction in fees and charges
Yes
No
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE _________________________________ DATE ______________________
(Office Use only)
FOI Reference Number ______________
Deadline for response ____/____/____
Received on ____/____/____
Acknowledgment sent on ____/____/____
Proof of Identity (if applicable)
Type
Signed
NOTES
FOI Applications
• Please provide sufficient information to enable the correct document(s) to be
identified.
• The City of Swan may request proof of your identity.
• If you are seeking access to a document(s) on behalf of another person, the City of
Swan will require authorisation in writing.
• Your application will be dealt with as soon as practicable (and, in any case, within
45 days) after it is received.
• Further information can be obtained from the FOI Co-ordinator.
• The
Freedom of Information Act 1992 is available for purchase from the State
Government Bookshop, 815 Hay Street, Perth.
Telephone: (08) 9222 8216 or visit their website at www.wa.gov.au/statutes
Forms of Access
You can request access to documents by way of inspection, a copy of a document, a copy
of an audio or video tape, a computer disk, a transcript of a recorded document or of
words recorded in shorthand or encoded form, or a written document in the case of a
document from which words can be reproduced in written form.
Where the City of Swan is unable to grant access in the form requested, access may be
given in a different form.
Fees and Charges
• $30.00 application fee (non-personal information ONLY).
• An applicant who is the holder of a currently valid concession card issued on behalf
of the Commonwealth Government under the
Rates and Charges (Rebates and
Deferments) Act 1992 may be eligible for a reduction of 25% in the charges
associated with the application.
• No reduction is applicable to the application fee.
Lodgement of Applications
Applications may be lodged:
By post addressed to:
In person at:
The FOI Co-ordinator
City of Swan Front Counter
City of Swan
2 Midland Square
PO Box 196
MIDLAND
MIDLAND WA 6936