13Charges for access to records

13 Charges for access to records

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 36(2)(b), (c) or (d) of the Act, the determined charge for access to a record by a person is an amount equal to, or less than, the cost of giving such access. Waiver of charge (2) The Director‑General may waive the whole or part of a charge under subsection (1) if the Director‑General is satisfied that: (a) payment of the charge would cause the person financial hardship; or (b) the cost of giving access to the record is low; or (c) access to the record is for a charitable purpose; or (d) it is appropriate to do so for the efficient and effective management of records; or (e) it is in the interests of the Commonwealth’s international relations or relations with a State or Territory; or (f) it is in the public interest. (3) If the Director‑General refuses to waive the whole or part of the charge, the Director‑General must give the person written notice of the decision, including the reasons for the decision. Review of refusal to waive charge (4) Applications may be made to the Administrative Review Tribunal for review of a decision of the Director‑General to refuse to waive the whole or part of a charge under subsection (2).