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Summary of What's New
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Release of two records management advice sheets - Whistleblowers Protection Act, 1993 - Implications for Records Management and Day Batching of Official Records. Across-Government Records Management Advice Sheets |
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Announcing the release of Annual Reports, recently tabled in Parliament, for the year ended 30 June 2008. Annual Reports for 2007-2008 Now Available |
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September listing of recent transfers of records to State Records archival custody. Recent Transfers of Records to Archival Custody |
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State Records Council has approved the permanent retention of all pre-1901 official records. Pre-1901 Records Made Permanent |
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FOI Information SheetsOn This Page
FOI Information StatementSection 9 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1991 deals with the publication of information about an agency and information that an agency holds. Among other things, the Minister responsible for a State Government agency must publish an up-to-date information statement at least every 12 months. Local Government Councils and Universities must also publish an up-to-date information statement at least every 12 months. This information sheet explains what an agency information statement is, what an information statement must contain, and how and agency must publish its information statement. An Information Sheet explaining the role of the mandatory FOI Information Statement.that all Agency web sites must publish. Related Information: 
Managing FOI through Administrative ChangeDecisions of the South Australian Government can result in 'administrative changes' to South Australian agencies. An 'administrative change' refers to a change in the responsibilities for the administration of government functions. These changes can occur as a result of:
When such changes occur the records relating to the function in question need to be transferred to the new agency responsible for the function. An agency, therefore, would be required to relinquish control, and transfer ownership and custody of official records to another agency. The purpose of this information sheet is to provide recommendations on how to manage Freedom of Information (FOI) applications and other FOI responsibilities of an agency when administrative change occurs. A Freedom of Information Circular explaining how to manage FOI applications during administrative change in South Australian Government Agencies. Related Information:
FOI Fees and ChargesThis information sheet outlines when a fee or charge can be required by an agency under the Freedom of Information Act, 1991. An FOI Information Sheet covering how fees and charges may arise while processing an FOI application within a South Australian Government agency. Related Information:
What is an Accredited FOI Officer?This information sheet provides an explanation of what an Accredited Freedom of Information Officer is, their role and responsibilities and how a person becomes an Accredited Freedom of Information Officer. This FOI Information Sheet describes the roles and responsibilities of a designated Freedom of Information Officer. Related Information:
Reporting Requirements under FOIThis information sheet outlines the reporting obligations of agencies subject to the Freedom of Information Act, 1991. This information outlines the reporting responsibilities of agencies under the FOI Act, 1991 and its amendment.
FOI Management System (FOIMS) - Info SheetThe South Australian Freedom of Information Management System (FOIMS) has been developed as an across government tool for recording, processing and reporting freedom of information applications. FOIMS is also able to report on contracts containing confidentiality clauses as required under clause 13(6) schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1991. The following information sheet gives a broad outline of FOIMS. An overview of the Freedom of Information Management System (FOIMS).
Freedom of Information and ContractingThe 2004 amendments of the Freedom of Information Act, 1991 that came into effect on 1 January 2005 have had a significant impact on contract documents. There is now greater access to contracts entered into by the Crown or an Agency under FOI. An Agency includes all State Government Agencies, Local Government Agencies (Councils) and Universities. The following information sheets cover the impact of these changes and the requirements that now exist. The amendments to the FOI Act, 1991 that occurred in 2004 have increased the requirements for access to contracts. This information sheet describes these changes for Local Government and Universities. and how to handle them.
Amendments to the FOI Act 1991On 1 January 2005 the last significant amendments to the Freedom of Information Act, 1991 came into force. By clicking on the link below, FOI Officers and other interested staff can access information on those amendments. Legal Bulletin 33, issued by the Crown Solicitor's Office, provides advice to State Government agencies on the 2004 amendments, in particular in relation to the amendments to clauses 7 and 13 of Schedule 1. This is of particular interest to those who negotiate and administer government contracts. Please note that only State Government agencies can access this Legal Bulletin from the Government's intra.sa website. If required, Local Government and Universities can contact State Records for advice regarding these clauses. Information on amendments to the FOI Act of 1991 that came into force on 1 January 2005. These include increases in the cost of administering the Act.
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The FOI Information Statement (57 KB PDF File)
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