Information Disclosure

The Hobart City Council (the Council) supports 'open government' and 'open data' which is the core vision for government information management in Australia. It is recognised that public sector information is a national resource that should be published for community access and use.

The Council is a public authority as defined under the Right to Information Act 2009 (the Act). The Council holds information and data of potential value to others outside of the Council, and for and on behalf of Tasmania, in order to perform its functions under the Local Government Act 1993.

It is acknowledged that Council data can be used by third parties to develop knowledge and insights beyond the scope and intent of the original data.

Section 23 of the Act requires principal officers (the Chief Executive Officer, CEO) of public authorities to prepare and promote policies and procedures for the release of information under the Act. This policy and procedures document has been issued in compliance with the Act and explains the disclosure policy and processes for the four types of information disclosure specified in the Act.

This policy and procedures meet the requirements for policies and procedures specified in section 23 of the Act. It has been developed to be used within the Council.

This policy and procedures is based on the Right to Information Act.