The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is an independent Australian Government agency established under the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010.
The OAIC has three primary functions:
- privacy functions, conferred by the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) and other laws
- freedom of information functions, in particular, oversight of the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under that Act
- government information policy functions, conferred on the Australian Information Commissioner under the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
3
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 3, 175 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner | Mr. Leo Hardiman PSM QC | 19 April 2022 | 18 April 2027 |
| Commissioner | VACANT | ||
| Commissioner | Ms. Angelene Falk | 16 August 2021 | 15 August 2024 |
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