PIAC aims to ensure that the public interest is paramount in all reforms to Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation at the State and Commonwealth level, and that governments are called to account when FOI matters are not dealt with in a transparent or satisfactory manner.

PIAC’s record

• Key PIAC recommendations incorporated into NSW Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA) legislation

• PIAC advocating in the public interest on proposed FOI changes at Commonwealth level

• Active involvement in FOI matters of national and international significance.