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Right to Information Bill and Information Privacy Bill release of exposure drafts On 10 June 2008, the Independent Review Panel (the Panel), chaired by Dr David Solomon released The Right to Information: Reviewing Queensland’s Freedom of Information Act (the Report). On 20 August 2008, the Government released its response to each of the 141 recommendations contained in the Report. In its response the Government gave a commitment to provide exposure drafts of the Right to Infor
Right to Information and Information Privacy Bills 2009 On 4 December 2008, the Government released exposure drafts of the Right to Information Bill, the Right to Information Regulation and the Information Privacy Bill 2009. The draft Bills were released for public consultation for a period of almost four months until 31 March 2009. The Bills implement recommendations of the review of the operation of Queensland’s Freedom of Information Act 1992 und
Review Right to Information and Information Privacy Acts 2009 Cabinet noted the issues raised in the review of the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009. Cabinet approved the release of two discussion papers: Review of the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009: RTI Act and Chapter 3 of the IP Act and Review of the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009: Privacy provisions of the IP Act
Appointments Information and Right to Information Commissioners Section 123 of the Right to Information Act 2009 (the RTI Act) establishes the Information Commissioner and Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). Under the RTI Act and Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act), the Information Commissioner is an independent statutory office holder appointed by the Governor in Council to exercise functions under the RTI Act and IP Act. Such functions include, b
Appointment of Privacy Commissioner Section 141 of the Information Privacy Act 2009 (the Act) states there is to be a Privacy Commissioner. The term of appointment of the former Privacy Commissioner, Ms Linda Matthews, ended in 2011. Section 142(1) of the Act provides that the Privacy Commissioner’s role is that of a deputy to the Information Commissioner, with particular responsibility for matters relating to the Information Commis
Review of the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009 The Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) gives a right of access to documents held by government agencies and Ministers. It also requires government agencies to proactively make information available through publication schemes and disclosure logs. The Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) provides a right of access to and amendment of personal information and details privacy principles that g
Court and Civil Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 The justice portfolio encompasses the administration of over 150 statutes which are periodically reviewed to identify amendments to ensure that the Acts continue to operate in the manner intended. The Court and Civil Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 makes miscellaneous amendments to various statutes in the justice portfolio, including amendments to: the Classification of Computer Games and Images
Report of the Review of Right to Information and Information Privacy Act 2009 Section 183 of the Right to Information Act 2009 (the RTI Act) and section 192 of the Information Privacy Act 2009 (the IP Act) require the Minister to commence a review of the Acts by 1 July 2011. The review must consider whether the primary objects of the Acts remain valid, whether the Acts are meeting their primary objects and whether the provisions of the Acts are appropriate for meeting their
Appointment of Privacy Commissioner Section 141 of the Information Privacy Act 2009 (the Act) states there is to be a Privacy Commissioner. Section 142(1) of the Act provides that the Privacy Commissioner’s role is that of a deputy to the Information Commissioner, with particular responsibility for matters relating to the Information Commissioner’s functions under the Act. Section 143 of the Act provides that the Privacy Commissione
Motor Accident Insurance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 In July 2018, at the Parliamentary Estimates Hearing, the Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships committed to bringing legislation to Parliament to stop claim farming in Queensland’s Compulsory Third Party insurance scheme. Claim farming involves anonymous persons cold-calling members of the public about whether they, or their family members,
Queensland Law Reform Commission Report on Civil Surveillance On 20 July 2018, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Leader of the House (Attorney-General) asked the Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC) to review Queensland’s laws relating to civil surveillance and the protection of privacy in the context of current and emerging technologies. On the same date, the Attorney-General also asked the QLRC to review laws relating to workplace survei
Amendments during consideration in detail Public Health and Other Legislation (Further Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Bill 2021 Proactive and effective contact tracing has been critical to preventing widespread community transmission of COVID-19 when positive cases have been detected in the community. The ‘Check In Qld’ app (App) has significantly enhanced Queensland’s contact tracing system and is widely used across the State. Amendments will be moved during consideration in detail to the Public Health and Other Legislat
Consultation on legislative framework for journalist privilege to shield disclosure of confidential sources The introduction of shield laws is a complex issue that requires detailed analysis and proper consideration and consultation. Journalist shield laws need to balance a journalist’s obligation to maintain the confidentiality of their sources in the interests of a free, independent and effective press and the public interest in the ability for the court to have access to all relevant evidence. A Con
Evidence and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 In June 2021, a discussion paper titled Shielding confidential sources: balancing the public’s right to know and the court’s need to know was released seeking feedback on the development of shield laws to better protect journalists’ confidential sources. The Evidence and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (the Bill) amends the Evidence Act 1977 (Evidence Act), Criminal Code, Magistrates Act 19
Appointment of the Privacy Commissioner Section 141 of the Information Privacy Act 2009 (the Act) states there is to be a Privacy Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner is a member of the staff of the Office of the Information Commissioner. Section 142 of the Act provides that the Privacy Commissioner’s: role is that of a deputy to the Information Commissioner, with particular responsibility for matters relating to the Information C
Appointment of the Privacy Commissioner Section 141 of the Information Privacy Act 2009 (the Act) states there is to be a Privacy Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner is a member of the staff of the Office of the Information Commissioner. Section 142 of the Act provides that the Privacy Commissioner’s: role is that of a deputy to the Information Commissioner, with particular responsibility for matters relating to the Information C
Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 The Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill) contains amendments making key reforms to the information privacy framework, including to: align the definition of ‘personal information’ in the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) with the definition in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Commonwealth Privacy Act); adopt a single set of privacy principles in the IP Act, based
Information Privacy and Right to Information reforms Queensland's Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) regulates the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information. It also provides a right for a person to access or amend their own personal information. The Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) plays an important role in our modern democratic society. It provides a right of access to government information unless, on balance, it
Consultation on civil surveillance reforms On 20 July 2018, the former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Leader of the House asked the Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC) to review Queensland’s laws relating to civil surveillance and the protection of privacy in the context of current and emerging technologies. On 29 June 2020, the QLRC’s Report No. 77 - Review of Queensland’s laws relating to civil surveillance and the pr
Proactive release and Cabinet Handbook The Queensland Government committed to implement all of the recommendations in the report by Professor Coaldrake Let the sunshine in: Review of culture and accountability in the Queensland public sector, including recommendation two which suggested that “Cabinet submissions (and their attachments), agendas and decisions papers be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of
Appointment of Information Commissioner Section 123 of the Right to Information Act 2009 (the RTI Act) establishes the Information Commissioner and Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) and provides that the Information Commissioner is an officer of the Parliament. The OIC is an independent statutory body whose role is to: promote access to government-held information; protect people’s personal information held by the public sec