Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 1992 provides the right to apply for documents held by the Shire of Coolgardie and to enable the public to ensure that personal information in documents is accurate, complete, up to date and not misleading.
The following documents are available for inspection, free of charge. Members of the public may purchase copies of these documents please refer to the current Fees and Charges.
- Council Agenda
- Council Minutes
- Policy Manual
- Annual Financial Statements
- Council Local Laws
- Planning Application Register
- Building Application Register
- Register of Elected Members and Management
- Financial Interests
- Register of Delegations
Requests for other information not included above, will be considered in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
How to apply:
You can request access to documents by completing the Shire's online Freedom of Information (FOI) application form.
When you submit your application, you must provide as much information as possible and clearly describe the documents you would like to access, including any additional information relevant to your request, such as information relating to a specific incident, subject matter and date ranges.
If you are applying for access to documents containing personal information that is just about you, your application must be accompanied by a copy of a primary identification document, such as a driver’s licence or passport.
If you are requesting access to information that is not just about you, such as information that relates to the department’s functions and services or personal information about other people, please indicate that you are requesting access to non-personal information in your application.
How much will it cost :
There is no fee for requesting access to documents containing personal information about you.
If your application requests access to non-personal information, that is, a document that contains personal information about a third party (other than you), or documents relating to the department’s functions and services, you are required to pay a $33.00 application fee (as per the Shire's 2024-2025 fees & charges). Payment is required at the time of lodging the application.
How to pay application fee:
Payments can be made by the following:
- In person: Kambalda Community Recreation Facility or Coolgardie Community Recreation Centre
- By phone: 08 9080 2111
- Bank transfer:
- BSB: 016-719
- Account: 2015-87602
- Reference: FOI + Applicants surname
In some circumstances applicants may be required to pay additional charges to cover the costs associated with processing your application. These charges will be for administrative tasks such as photocopying, collation of documents, editing, postage etc. If charges are applicable you will be notified and provided with an estimate
Enquiries:
All enquiries should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 138 Kambalda WA 6442 or delivered in person to the Shire Offices, Bayley Street, Coolgardie or Irish Mulga Drive, Kambalda, telephone 08 9080 2111 or email mail@coolgardie.wa.gov.au.
Applications will be acknowledged in writing and applicants will be notified of the decision within 45 days.
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