Fees and charges under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA ACT) are the same as those that have applied to Freedom of Information applications since 1989.  In some instances, Centennial Parklands and Moore Park Trust may waive, reduce or refund any fee or charge. 

A formal access application fee is $30.  The fee covers the first hour of processing time and must be paid when lodging a formal access application form. If the financial hardship application is accepted the $30 fee will cover the first two hours of processing time.

There is no charge where a formal access application is not decided within the standard processing time of 20 days.  This time may be extended by 10 to 15 working days where consultation with a third party is required or information must be retrieved from archived records.

Centennial Parklands and Moore Park Trust may request a deposit in advance, advising the applicant of the estimated processing charge and giving at least four weeks for payment to be made.

Any additional charge to the application fee is based on estimated time necessary to deal efficiently with the application.  Additional processing charge is calculated at $30 per hour.  If the deposit is not received within 20 working days the application is deemed rescinded.

The GIPA Act continues the right of applicants seeking their own personal information to receive up to 20 hours processing without additional charge.

General information about the GIPA Act is available by calling the Office of the Information Commissioner on freecall 1800 INFOCOM (1800 463 626) or at its website: www.oic.nsw.gov.au