Freedom of Information (FOI)

The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (FOI Act) is to promote openness and accountability within the South Australian Government and to enable public participation in government decision making. A comprehensive introduction to freedom of information is available on the State Records website.

About Freedom of Information

The FOI Act gives members of the public a legally enforceable right to access documents, subject to certain restrictions, held by South Australian Government agencies, local government authorities, statutory and regulatory bodies and South Australian universities. The FOI Act also gives you the right to apply to have your personal records amended if the information is incomplete, incorrect, out of date or misleading.

Detailed information regarding all aspects of Freedom of Information applications visit State Records | Making a Freedom of Information Application which will also provide information on:

Application to access documents
Application to access Cabinet documents
Application to amend personal information
Application fees and charges
Application processing times
Application to review a decision under FOI

Detailed information regarding the MFS and the types of information you can access is available here MFS Freedom of Information Statement.

Making an application

If you are ready to apply and pay online now use the online Freedom of Information application form.

If you prefer to submit an application in writing, you can access the application as a word document here Making an FOI Application.

When making an application ensure you:

specify that the application is made under the FOI Act
include your name and address in Australia to which information can be sent
be accompanied by the prescribed application fee (exemptions apply for Members of Parliament, pensioners or health card holders). If submitting online, payment to be made with a credit card
clearly identify the documents being sought or the matter they relate to
specify if the documents contain your personal information
request the form of access you are seeking, for example specify if you require a copy of the documents or if you wish to inspect the documents.

For more information or assistance with making an application, please telephone 0429 094 736 or email mfs.freedomofinformation@eso.sa.gov.au

Send your applications to;

Accredited Freedom of Information Officer
SA Metropolitan Fire Service
GPO Box 98
ADELAIDE SA 5001

The Accredited FOI Officer can be reached on 08 8204 3515 or 0429 094 736 Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm or via email mfs.freedomofinformation@eso.sa.gov.au

Applications to Review a Determination under FOI

If you are refused access to all or part of a document that you requested access to, you will be informed of the reasons why and advised of your rights to seek a review or appeal.

You can also seek a review or appeal if you have applied for your personal records to be amended under FOI and amendment has been refused. For further details download.

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