Accessing Information
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The Authority publishes a large volume of material on this website and tries to release as much government information as possible, either through our website or in another appropriate way, free of charge or at the lowest reasonable cost.
Information provided is also from the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Sports Venues (Aquatic Centre, Athletic Centre, Archery Centre, Sports Centre, Hockey Centre, Sports Halls).
Under the Government Information (Open Access) Act 2009, certain information is required by law to be available on our website, free of charge. This is called 'open access information' and includes:
The information you are seeking may already be publicly available via the above links.
In addition to the 'open access information', which the Authority is required by law to make available, the Authority proactively releases a large volume of other information.
Our Resource Centre contains a vast range of publicly available information including environmental reports, annual reports, policy documents, research papers and promotional material.
Some publications may only be available on the payment of a fee, and the Authority will advise you if that is the case.
Make an informal request
If the information you seek has not already been released, the Authority may be able to release it to you on request, subject to any reasonable conditions, without having to make a formal application.
An informal request can be made by email, telephone or letter. For further information please contact the Right to Information Officer below.
Make a formal access application
If the information you are seeking is not available on this website and is not otherwise routinely provided by the Authority on request, then you have a right to formally apply for access to specific information.
You can make a formal application by downloading and completing the government information access form and sending it to the Right to Information Officer at the address at the bottom of this page.
The Government Information (Open Access) Act 2009 states that Agencies are only able to accept valid access applications – the information access form above includes all the requirements to make a valid application.
If your application is deemed invalid it will not be processed.
However, the Authority will let you know and assist you, if possible, to make a valid application.
The Authority will write and acknowledge receipt of a valid access application within 5 working days, and will deal with your application within 20 working days (subject to any extension allowed for under the Act).
If any extension of time is required to deal with your application you will be advised in writing.
Application fees and processing charges
The fee for making an access application is $30. Processing charges can also be imposed at the rate of $30 per hour.
In some circumstances an advance deposit can be required. The Authority will let you know in writing if that applies to your application.
Certain discounts may apply – for more details see the Information Commissioner Fact Sheets.
Information that is not available in response to an access application
Although an access application may be made for all other government information held by the Authority, the Authority will not release information if there is an overriding public interest against the disclosure of the information as defined in the Government Information (Open Access) Act 2009.
Need Assistance?
If you cannot find the information you are seeking you can contact:
Right to Information Officer
Sydney Olympic Park Authority
8 Australia Ave
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Ph: (02) 9714 7300
Email: gipa.privacy@sopa.nsw.gov.au
