The Western Australian Freedom of Information Act 1992 (the FOI Act) gives you the right to apply for access to documents held by State Public Sector agencies which includes: Government Departments; Local Authorities; Statutory Authorities and Ministers.

The City of Wanneroo as an Agency is required to assist the public obtain access to documents at the lowest reasonable cost, and to ensure that personal information held is accurate, complete, up to date and not misleading. Your right to apply is not affected by any reasons you have for wishing to obtain access, or the agency’s belief as to what your reasons are for applying.

If the documents you require access to are obtainable via a website or can be purchased or are available under the Local Government Act they cannot be applied for under the Freedom of Information Act.

The format of documents to which you may request access includes paper files, computer records, maps, plans, photographs, tape recordings, films, videotapes and electronically stored information.
More information relating to the Freedom of Information Act 1992 or other WA Act and regulations can be found at the WA Staff Law Publisher at www.slp.wa.gov.au or at the Office of the Information Commissioner website at www.foi.wa.gov.au

To download this statement please click below:

FOI Information Statement.PDF

For help or more information on making an application via the Freedom of Information Act in writing, please contact us and ask for the FOI Coordinator. By telephone please call (08) 9405 5403 (dial 9405 5000 for the main switchboard)

You can contact us with your query from our Contact Us page

or by fax:
(08) 9405 5499
or post at:
City of Wanneroo, Locked Bag 1, Wanneroo WA 6946