You can request access to documents held by Goulburn-Murray Water by applying under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
How to access Goulburn-Murray Water documents under FOI
A request for access to documents must be in writing and include payment of a $25.10 application fee. Applicants may elect to use the Goulburn-Murray Water FOI Application Form
All requests should be addressed to:
Legal Unit
Goulburn-Murray Water
PO Box 165
TATURA VIC 3616
What to include in a request
You need to provide enough information for the documents you seek to be identified.
Requests should be specific and as clear as possible.
If you write your request too broadly you may be charged for documents which you do not intend to receive.
Fees and Charges
In addition to the application fee, additional charges may be payable for photocopying, search time and other forms of access. You will be notified if these charges are likely to exceed $50 and asked if you wish to proceed.
You can ask for the application fee to be waived if payment of the fee would cause you financial hardship.
Response
In most cases, Goulburn-Murray Water is required to respond to your request 45 days after receiving a valid request.
If your request is unclear you may be asked to resubmit it so that the documents you wish to access can be identified.
If a decision is made to deny access to part or all of a document sought, you will be provided with reasons and notified on how a review of the decision may be sought.
Further Information
Contact the Legal Unit by telephone (03) 5826 3500 or by email foi@g-mwater.com.au
Further FOI information can also be obtained by visiting the Department of Justice FOI page.