As a member of the public, you have the right to access certain government information.
Burnie City Council is committed to open and transparent governance, proactively sharing information on our website, including annual and strategic plans, budget estimates, local laws, regulations, and council policies.
For assistance, contact our friendly customer service team at (03) 6430 5700 or email burnie@burnie.tas.gov.au.
If you cannot find the information you need or it is not publicly available, you can apply for an assessed disclosure under the Right to Information Act 2009 by completing the application for: Right to Access Information (RTI)(PDF, 108KB)
Please address your applications to:
Burnie City Council
PO Box 973
BURNIE TAS 7320
Or email to: burnie@burnie.tas.gov.au
Your application will be assessed under the Right to Information Act 2009, and you will receive a written outcome. If all or part of your request is refused, the decision will include the reasons for refusal and information on your right to seek a review.
For details about reviews by the Ombudsman, visit the Ombudsman's website.
Application Fee
Applications are to be accompanied by the application fee: Right to Information Application for Assessed Disclosure fee(PDF, 583KB)
You may apply to have the fee waived if:
- you are in financial hardship with evidence provided to support your receipt of Centrelink or veterans affairs payments
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if you are a member of parliament and the application is in connection with your official duty
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if the information sought is intended to be used for a purpose that is of general public interest or benefit, with evidence provided to support this.
The Right to Information Act 2009 commenced on 1 July 2010. In accordance with this Act, a legally enforceable right is provided to members of the public to obtain information contained in the records of the Government and public authorities.
Section 3 defines the object of the Right to Information Act 2009
(1) The object of this Act is to improve democratic government in Tasmania –
(a) by increasing the accountability of the executive to the people of Tasmania; and
(b) by increasing the ability of the people of Tasmania to participate in their governance; and
(c) by acknowledging that information collected by public authorities is collected for and on behalf of the people of Tasmania and is the property of the State.
(2) This object is to be pursued by giving members of the public the right to obtain information held by public authorities and Ministers.
(3) This object is also to be pursued by giving members of the public the right to obtain information about the operations of Government.
(4) It is the intention of Parliament –
(a) that this Act be interpreted so as to further the object set out in subsection (1); and
(b) that discretions conferred by this Act be exercised so as to facilitate and promote, promptly and at the lowest reasonable cost, the provision of the maximum amount of official information.