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*Once the institution receives a request, it has 30 days to give notice of whether access will be given. Senior officials can extend this time limit if they give notice of extension. If third parties are involved, the time limit is 80 days. If access is refused, they must inform the person making the request of the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner. | *Once the institution receives a request, it has 30 days to give notice of whether access will be given. Senior officials can extend this time limit if they give notice of extension. If third parties are involved, the time limit is 80 days. If access is refused, they must inform the person making the request of the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner. | ||
**'''NOTE:''' It can take up to one year to receive records to which access is given. There is no meaningful redress for delays of this nature. | **'''NOTE:''' It can take up to one year to receive records to which access is given. There is no meaningful redress for delays of this nature. | ||
**'''NOTE:''' The federal government has introduced changes to the Access to Information Act which will strengthen the powers of the Information Commissioner to make binding orders to government institutions. | **'''NOTE:''' The federal government has introduced changes to the ''Access to Information Act'' which will strengthen the powers of the Information Commissioner to make binding orders to government institutions. | ||
*Complaints should be sent in writing to: | *Complaints should be sent in writing to: | ||
