Right to Information Regulation 2025

What is this law?

This is Queensland's Right to Information Regulation 2025 — the rulebook that supports Queensland's freedom of information system. It replaces the 2009 version of the same regulation and sets out the practical details for how Queenslanders can request access to government documents.

Who does it affect?

• Ordinary Queenslanders who want to access government documents (e.g. your own records, or documents held by government agencies)
• Government agencies and Ministers who receive and process those requests
• The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) — the independent watchdog that oversees the system
• The Bar Association of Queensland, which is declared a "public authority" (meaning it must comply with right to information rules) for its regulatory functions

What does it actually do?

1. Proving your identity

If you apply to access documents, you may need to prove who you are. Acceptable ID includes passports, birth certificates, driver licences, photo ID cards, digital licence apps, and — for prisoners — a certified prison ID card. A statutory declaration (a formal written statement) from someone who has known you for at least a year also counts.

2. Fees for accessing documents

• Application fee: Set at 52.60 fee units (a fee unit is a dollar amount set by the government each year, roughly around $1–$1.10). No fee applies if you're asking for your .