Freedom of Information (FOI)

Applications for access to documents held by an agency must:

• be made in writing
• specify that the application is made under the FOI Act
• be accompanied by an application fee of $42.00 (pensioners or healthcard holders and other financially disadvantaged applicants can apply for a reduction in fees, including the application fee). Please provide supporting evidence of your concession card with your application. If you seek a reduction in fees due to financial disadvantage, please telephone the Freedom of Information Officer on (08) 8204 9128
• specify an address in Australia to which information can be sent
• clearly identify the documents being sought and the matter to which they pertain
• specify whether the documents being sought contain information of a personal nature
• specify the desired type of access to the document, such as a copy of the document or inspection of the document at an arranged location.

Applications or enquiries regarding access to documents and policies, or amendment of personal records, can be via:

• online
• email (please attach your FOI application form)
• post: The Freedom of Information Officer, Environment Protection Authority, GPO Box 2607, Adelaide SA 5001.

The FOI Act allows agencies to calculate fees and charges for the processing of applications in relation to finding, sorting, compiling and copying documents and undertaking any consultation required. 

To arrange a payment via cheque, money order, credit card or EFT, please contact the FOI Officer on telephone (08) 8204 9128 or email.

The government has committed to the establishment of disclosure logs for all state government agencies to provide central access to non-personal information that has been released under the FOI Act.

Agencies are required to make available on their websites, information and documents that have already been disclosed to an FOI applicant that:

• are not related to the personal affairs of an individual; and
• could not be claimed as exempt documents/material pursuant to Schedule 1 of the FOI Act, when being publicly released; and
• could not be considered defamatory or a breach of confidentiality or reasonably be anticipated to cause harm to a person.

In some cases, some documents may be deemed too large to upload online and a copy of the determination may be available by contacting the agency.

A charge may be imposed to reimburse the EPA for the cost incurred in copying or reproducing the information or sending it to you. You will be notified if any charge is payable and if you will be required to pay the charge before the information is provided.

For further information regarding information in this disclosure log please contact the FOI Officer on (08) 8204 9128 or by email.

Disclosure logs are updated monthly. Please contact the FOI officer for access to released documents.