FOI definition

FOI. – means The Freedom of Information Act 2000.
FOI means the Freedom of Information Act 2000, "Exempt Information" means information falling into the exemptions set out in the FOI, "Confidential Information" means information to which the confidentiality or commercial interests exemptions within the FOI may apply and "Working Day" means Monday to Friday inclusive except bank holidays.

Examples of FOI in a sentence

  • Under the FOI Act, members of the public can seek access to documents held by the Australian Government.

  • The CEO will advise the member of the public that the information may be sought in accordance with the FOI Act 1992.

  • This right of access is limited only by the exceptions and exemptions necessary to protect essential public interests and private and business affairs of persons in respect of whom the information relates.If someone requests a document under the FOI Act, we will release it (though we may need to consult with you and/or other parties first) unless it meets one of the exemptions set out in the FOI Act.

  • Upon exhaustion of administrative FOI appeal remedies, the requesting party may file the appropriate judicial action in accordance with the Rules of Court.

  • Under the FOI Act, people can ask for documents the Australian Government has.


More Definitions of FOI

FOI means Freedom of Information. The Executive Branch recognizes the right of the people to information on matters of public concern, and adopts and implements a policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public interest, subject to the procedures and limitations provided in E.O. No. 2. This right is indispensable to the exercise of the right of the people and their organizations to effective and reasonable participation at all levels of social, political and economic decision-making.
FOI means the Form of Instruction representing the Rights held through the CSN
FOI has the meaning set forth in Subsection 14.2;
FOI has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7.
FOI has the meaning set forth in Section 26.01;
FOI means the Freedom of Information Acts, 1997 to 2003;