Freedom of Information Act 1992
Part 4External review of decisions; appeals
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Part 4 — External review of decisions; appeals
Division 3 — Complaints and procedure for dealing with them
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Complaint against agency’s decision, making 34
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Complaint, form etc. of 35
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Commissioner may decide not to deal with a complaint 36
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Complaint, agency etc. to be notified of 36
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Complaint, who are parties to etc. 36
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Complaint, procedure for dealing with 37
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Complaint, conciliation etc. of 38
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Information etc. relevant to complaint, Commissioner’s powers to obtain etc. 38
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Examination on oath, powers as to 39
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Exempt matter etc., Commissioner to ensure non‑disclosure of 40
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Document held by agency, Commissioner may require production of 40
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Commissioner’s other powers and duties when dealing with complaint 41
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Exemption certificate, review of grounds for etc. 42
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Question of law on complaint, referral of to Supreme Court 43
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Commissioner may give notice of officer’s conduct 44
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Disclosure of information and giving of evidence to Commissioner 45
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Failure to give information etc. when required, offence 46
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Costs of parties to complaints 46
Division 5 — Appeals to the Supreme Court
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What may be appealed etc. 47
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Parties to an appeal 48
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Court’s powers on appeal 48