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Right to Information (RTI) is the Queensland Government’s approach to giving the community greater access to information, equal access across all sectors of the community, and appropriate protection for individuals’ privacy. This is established under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act). Under the RTI Act an individual or entity has the right to request access to information held by an agency, including the right to request access or amendment to any documents containing their personal information.
Under the RTI Act, Government agencies are required to provide access to information it holds, unless it is not in the public interest to do so.
You can find additional information about how to make an access or amendment application under the RTI Act to the Board below.
How do I access information?
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1.Check existing information
Before applying for information, check if what you are looking for is already available on our website.
We publish routinely released information organised into categories via our publication scheme. You can also check the disclosure log for information previously released through RTI applications (subject to certain restrictions).
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2.Contact us before you make an RTI application
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us to find out whether the information you need can be released administratively. You can contact us at:
Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
Level 6, 288 Edward Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Ph: (07) 3210 3100
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3.Lodge a RTI or IP application
Lodge a RTI or IP application
If you wish to make a formal application to access documents under the Right to Information Act 2009 the application must contain the following information:
· be in writing and accompanies by an application fee (if applicable);
· give sufficient information concerning the document to enable BPEQ to identify the document;
· state an address for the notices to be sent (this can be an email address); and
· for an application for access to document containing your personal information, evidence of your identity.
Alternatively, your application can be submitted using the approved form.
You may submit your application via:
Email: legal@bpeq.qld.gov.au
Post: GPO Box 5216, BRISBANE QLD 4000
In person: Level 6, 288 Edward Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
You do not need to pay the application fee if the only documents you apply for contain your personal information. The current fee for an application under the RTI Act is $57.65. This fee must be paid for your application to be valid. Depending on what information you request, processing charges and access charges may apply.
RTI decisions
If you disagree with a decision made under the RTI Act you can apply for a review of the decision. Generally, you may do this by:
requesting an internal review in writing to the Registrar of the Board within twenty (20) business days of the date of the decision letter. A person at the same level or more senior to the original decision-maker will make a new decision; or
requesting an external review in writing to the Office of the Information Commissioner within twenty (20) business days of the date of the decision letter. The Information Commissioner may try to mediate a settlement between the parties or make a new
Review of RTI decisions
If you disagree with a decision made under the RTI Act you can apply for a review of the decision. You can do this by: requesting an internal review in writing to the Registrar of the Board within twenty (20) business days of the date of the decision letter. A person at the same level or more senior to the original decision-maker will make a new decision; or requesting an external review in writing to the Office of the Information Commissioner within twenty (20) business days of the date of the decision letter. The Information Commissioner may try to mediate a settlement between the parties or make a new decision.
Amending personal information in a document
Under the RTI Act, you may request to amend personal information in a document if you believe the personal information is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or misleading. In the first instance, please contact us to amend your details. If you wish to make a formal application, you can submit an RTI application. There are no charges for applications to amend personal information.