Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (FOI Act) provides members of the public   with a legally enforceable right of access to information held by South Australian government agencies, subject to certain restrictions (or exemptions) set out within the legislation.

Freedom of information statement

The following information statement for the OECD is published pursuant to section 9 of the FOI Act.

An overview of how Freedom of Information operates in South Australia is available from the State Records of South Australia website.

Our structure and functions

The OECD was formed with a clear mandate: to create a fairer and better future for all children in South Australia. To achieve this, the OECD is responding to recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.

The Royal Commission made recommendations about the best way to deliver universal quality preschool programs for 3-year-old children, and how families can be supported in the first 1000 days of their child’s life.

Our reform pillars

• Universal preschool.
• Empowering Aboriginal families.
• Growing and supporting South Australia’s early childhood workforce.
• Connecting services for the best start.

Read more on the OECD website.

How to make a freedom of information request

If you wish to access OECD documents, including documents relating to your personal affairs, you must apply in writing by either:

• completing and submitting an online application form or
• emailing OECD.FOI@sa.gov.au.

Your request must:

• be for the OECD
• specify you are asking for information under the FOI Act
• provide enough detail to identify relevant documents
• provide an Australian reply address.

There is usually a fee for making an application. More information on making a freedom of information request is also available on the Government of South Australia FOI website.

Freedom of information disclosure log

The OECD must publish a list of FOIs after their release, in accordance with Premier and Cabinet Circular P045 - Disclosure logs for non-personal information released through freedom of information .

Agencies must publish information online that have already been disclosed to an FOI applicant that:

• are not related to the personal affairs of an individual
• could not be claimed as exempt documents or material pursuant to Schedule 1 of the FOI Act, when being publicly released
• could not be considered defamatory or a breach of confidentiality or reasonably be anticipated to cause harm to a person.

A copy of the determination may be available by contacting OECD.FOI@sa.gov.au.