The public has a right to access government information, unless there is an overriding public interest against its release. This is an enforceable right, detailed in the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act).

Access to Information

The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) establishes a proactive, open approach to providing public access to government information in NSW.

The GIPA Act:

  • authorises and encourages the proactive release of information by NSW Government agencies
  • gives members of the public a legally enforceable right to access government information
  • ensures that access to government information is restricted only when there is an overriding public interest against releasing that information

Museums of History NSW facilitates access to government information in the following ways: