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 $24.40 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 as specific as
possible. Avoid using phrases like ‘all documents about' a topic.
If you are making a request
for a document relating to the personal affairs of another person, you may be
asked to provide an authority signed by that person.
If you are making a request
for a document relating to your personal affairs you may be asked to provide
proof of your identity.
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 advised if these charges are likely to be more
than $50 and asked if you want to continue.
If payment of the application
fee would cause you financial hardship you can ask for it to be waived by
providing evidence.
Response
In most cases, Goulburn-Murray
Water is required to respond to your request within 45 days after receiving a valid request.
If your request is unclear or
too general you may be asked to resubmit your request so that it is clear or
describes specific documents or timeframes.
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.