Exemptions
Information Act
Where the release of information is prohibited by another Act, it is automatically exempt from disclosure. A three (3) year sunset period applies for this exemption.
Cabinet and Executive Council information, security and law enforcement information, and privacy and cultural information can be excluded as categories of information that are often not in the public interest to release.
Other exemptions may be granted in particular cases if they pass the harm tests outlined in the Act. For example, if disclosure would prejudice specified interests such as police investigations, the right of a person to a fair trial, or intergovernmental relations. In other cases, information only falls within the exemption provisions if its disclosure would have a substantial adverse effect on other specified interests, such as the management of the University or the financial or property interests of the University.
In addition, University commercial undertakings are protected where they might be exposed unreasonably to disadvantage by exercise of rights under this Act.
The Chief Minister is the only person able to issue an exemption certificate. Exemption certificates are valid for up two years and are renewable.
