Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
ACCESS APPLICATION
Please complete this form to apply for formal access to information under the Government
Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act). If you need help completing this, please contact
the Right to Information Officer at xxxx@xx.xxx.xx
or phone (02) 9850 4259
1. Your Details
Surname:
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Title: Mr/Ms
Other names:
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Postal address:
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Postcode: ……………………...….
Day-time telephone:
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Facsimile: …….…………………….
Email:
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Do you have special needs for assistance with this application: …………………………………
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I agree to receive correspondence at the above email address.
I understand that my personal information is being collected for a request for access to
information. My personal information held by Macquarie University may be disclosed inside
and outside NSW to process and administer this application or any associated reviews relevant
to this application. Information on Macquarie University's Privacy Management Plan and Policy
is available at:
https://www.mq.edu.au/about/about-the-university/governance/privacy I agree to the release of my name and the reason why I am making this application, to any other
third parties Macquarie University needs to consult as part of my application. I understand that
my refusal could affect the outcome of my application.
2. Proof of identity
Only required when an applicant is requesting information on their own behalf.
When seeking access to personal information, an applicant must provide proof of
identity in the form of a certified copy of any one of the following documents:
Australian Driver’s Licence
Current Australian Passport
with photograph, signature
and current address
Other proof of signature and current address details
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3. University information
Please describe the information you would like to access in enough detail to allow us to
identify it.
Note: If you do not give enough details about the information, the agency may refuse to
process your application.
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Student seeking access to their own file
Staff member seeking access to their own file
4. Form of access
How do you wish to access the information?
Inspect the document(s)
A copy of the document(s)
Access in another way (please specify)
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5. Application Fee
I attach payment of the $30 application fee:
Cash payment – apply in person (with your completed application form) at
Archives and Records, 19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Money order / cheque via post (with signed application form) to
Archives and Records, 19 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Please note that cash payments can only be made in person on campus. Please contact the Right to
Information Officer on 9850 4259 to organise for EFT payment.
6. Disclosure log
If the information sought is released to you and would be of interest to other members of the
public, details about your application may be recorded in the agency’s ‘disclosure log’. This is
published on the agency’s website.
Do you object to this?
Yes / No (circle one)
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7. Discount in processing charges
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f you are given access to the information sought, you may be asked to pay a charge for
processing the application ($30/hour). Some applications may be entitled to a 50% reduction
in their processing charges. If you wish to apply for a discount, please indicate the reason:
Financial hardship – please attach supporting documentation (eg: a pension or
centrelink card).
AND / OR
Special benefit to the public – please specify why below:
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General information about the GIPA Act is available by calling the Information and Privacy
Commission on free call 1800 472679 or by visiting the IPC websi
te www.ipc.nsw.gov.au
8. Signature
Applicant’s signature: …..……………………………………………………………………………………………
Date:
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Completed forms may be lodged at
xxxx@xx.xxx.xx or mailed to the following address for
i nitial processing:
Manager Records and Archives
Building E11A 19 Eastern Road Room 120
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Office use only
Date application received: …..……………………………………………………………………………………………
File reference:
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