Government information public access
Government information public access
In 2010 the NSW Government replaced the Freedom of Information Act 1989 (NSW) with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW).
A comprehensive system was created for public access to government information.
This promoted open, accountable, fair and effective government in NSW, members of the public have the right to access government information.
This right is restricted only where there is an overriding public interest against disclosure. The public access to government information system is overseen by the Office of the Information Commissioner.
If you would like to report suspicions of fraud, corruption and maladministration by Sydney Olympic Park Authority employees and/or contractors, please email ethics@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
Searching this website
We publish a large volume of material on our websites and try to release as much government information as possible, either through our website or in another appropriate way, free of charge or at the lowest reasonable cost.
Information provided is also from the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Sports Venues (Aquatic Centre, Athletic Centre, Archery Centre, Quaycentre, Hockey Centre, Sports Halls).
Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, certain information is required by law to be available on our website, free of charge.
In addition to the 'open access information', which we are required by law to make available, we proactively release a large volume of other information.
Our Resource Centre contains a vast range of publicly available information including environmental reports, annual reports, policy documents, research papers and promotional material. Some publications may only be available on the payment of a fee, and we will advise you if that is the case.
Accessing information
If the information you seek has not already been released, the Authority may be able to release it to you on request.
Information guide
The Authority has published a large volume of information from environmental reports, annual reports, research papers, planning documents to promotional material on the website.
Open access information
We have a number of policies that guide our decisions, actions and procedures in fulfilling the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Act 2001 No 57.
The Authority is currently reviewing all policies and will progressively publish those policies, which may impact on members of the public.
Publicly available Sydney Olympic Park Authority Policies are available in the Resource Centre under Publications.
Below is a table detailing requests received by us and how to access information provided by us.
| Reference number | Date decided | Type of release | Description of information provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| F12/31 | 28 March 2012 | Released in full | Parking meter information Car Park P6d |
The GIPA Act requires all government agencies (including local councils) to record and publish certain information about some contracts with private sector bodies.
Contracts that will be included in the government contracts register are those which are:
- between an agency and a private sector contractor
- signed after 1 January 2007 or, for local councils and state-owned corporations, after the commencement of the GIPA Act
- for a value of $150,000 or more, and involve:
- the contractor undertaking a specific project such as
construction, infrastructure or property development - the contractor agreeing to provide specific goods or services/eTenders
- the transfer or lease of real property.
- the contractor undertaking a specific project such as
Details of all contracts entered into with the Authority, exceeding $150,000, can be found on NSW eTendering.