Read a selection of the Ombudsman’s Freedom of Information external review determinations.

These determinations show the types of external reviews regularly conducted by the Ombudsman and provide insight into the Ombudsman’s interpretation of the Freedom of Information Act 1991.

June

(Anonymised) Local Health Network (2024/02218) (PDF, 114.0 KB)
External review in which the Ombudsman assessed whether an agency’s decision to provide access to documents through a registered medical practitioner pursuant to section 26(4) is reviewable. Clauses 4(1) and 6(1) also considered.

September

(Anonymised) University of South Australia (2024/02034) (PDF, 242.8 KB)
External review in which the Ombudsman assessed the validity of an extension of time determination which included confusing and conditional requests of the applicant. Clauses 6, 7 , 8 and 16 also examined.

November

SA Housing Trust (2024/03124) (PDF, 108.3 KB)
External review in which the Ombudsman considered clause 6(1) and clause 4(2)(a)(v)

SA Police (2024/03581) (PDF, 106.8 KB)
External review in which the Ombudsman considered clause 6(1) and clause 12(1) in the context of the Police Complaints and Discipline Act 2016