8Definition of freedom of information functions

8 Definition of freedom of information functions

The freedom of information functions are as follows: (a) promoting awareness and understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the objects of that Act (including all the matters set out in sections 3 and 3A of that Act); (b) assisting agencies under section 8E of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish information in accordance with the information publication scheme under Part II of that Act; (c) the functions conferred by section 8F of the Freedom of Information Act 1982; (d) providing information, advice, assistance and training to any person or agency on matters relevant to the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982; (e) issuing guidelines under section 93A of the Freedom of Information Act 1982; (f) making reports and recommendations to the Minister about: (i) proposals for legislative change to the Freedom of Information Act 1982; or (ii) administrative action necessary or desirable in relation to the operation of that Act; (g) monitoring, investigating and reporting on compliance by agencies with the Freedom of Information Act 1982; (h) reviewing decisions under Part VII of the Freedom of Information Act 1982; (i) undertaking investigations under Part VIIB of the Freedom of Information Act 1982; (j) collecting information and statistics from agencies and Ministers about the freedom of information matters (see section 31) to be included in the annual reports mentioned in section 30; (k) any other function conferred on the Information Commissioner by the Freedom of Information Act 1982; (l) any other function conferred on the Information Commissioner by another Act (or an instrument under another Act) and expressed to be a freedom of information function.