Information Commissioner—Freedom of information applications
709. Hon Nick Goiran to the parliamentary secretary representing the Attorney General:
I refer to the Office of the Information Commissioner.
(1) Is the Attorney General aware of the number of freedom of information external review applications that are presently backlogged in the office?
(2) If yes to (1):
(a) what is the current number of applications yet to be finalised;
(b) what is the age of the oldest application; and
(c) what is the median age of the applications?
(3) If no to (1), will the minister undertake to ascertain this information and provide it to Parliament during the September sittings?
Hon Dan Caddy replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) Yes.
(2) As at 31 August 2025, it was:
(a) 214;
(b) 1,539 days; and
(c) 274 days.
(3) Not applicable.
