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How to file an RTI seeking information from the police?

How to file an RTI seeking information from the police?

-> You must address the RTI to the concerned Public Information Officer (PIO) or Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO). Every public authority has a designated PIO or APIO, it is therefore not necessary to name the officer in the application.

Where can I find my right to information?

You may also contact our Right to Information (RTI) officers who can help you find the information you need. The RTI officer can also advise you on whether you will need to make a Right to Information (RTI) or Information Privacy (IP) application, and how to do so.

Who is the right to information and privacy team?

The Subpoena team sits within the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Right to Information and Privacy Unit. The team is the authorised delegate to accept service of summonses and subpoenas and other formal notices to produce records on behalf of the Commissioner of the QPS.

How is the right to Information Act 2009 being processed?

Access and amendments applications under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) and Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) will continue to be processed by RTI&PU staff. However, due to the impact of COVID19 we anticipate delays in processing applications and responding to inquiries.

You may also contact our Right to Information (RTI) officers who can help you find the information you need. The RTI officer can also advise you on whether you will need to make a Right to Information (RTI) or Information Privacy (IP) application, and how to do so.

When to Know Your Rights from law enforcement?

Know your rights when encountering questions from law enforcement. What kind of law enforcement officers might try to question me?

The Subpoena team sits within the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Right to Information and Privacy Unit. The team is the authorised delegate to accept service of summonses and subpoenas and other formal notices to produce records on behalf of the Commissioner of the QPS.

Are there political parties under the right to Information Act?

But in August 2013 the government introduced a Right To Information (Amendment) Bill which would remove political parties from the scope of the law. Currently no parties are under the RTI Act and there has a case been filed for bringing all political parties under it.